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Stillman & Birn Beta Series Wirebound Sketchbook, 7" x 7", 270 GSM (Extra Heavyweight), White Paper, Cold Press Surface

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Paper Finish Watercolor
Product Dimensions 7"L x 7"W

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  • EXTRA HEAVYWEIGHT PAPER: Stands up to advanced dry & wet media techniques. Great for working in heavier washes or overlaying washes (glazing) of watercolor or gouache.
  • CRAFTED FOR MIXED MEDIA: Double-sized (from non-animal materials) for enhanced wet strength and glowing color.
  • ERASABLE & TOUGH: Accepts multiple erasures of dry media and lifting of wet media.
  • DURABLE: Thick board, premium U.S. coil binding, and heavy-duty art paper equals a sketchbook that is built for serious use.
  • PREMIUM QUALITY: Exceptional features make Stillman & Birn the popular sketchbook choice, cherished by artists of all levels.
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Beta series – wirebound sketchbooks Stillman & Birn beta series wirebound sketchbooks, 270 gsm (extra heavyweight) White paper, cold press surface. Suitable for dry and wet media, Watercolor and ink. . Example of recommended usage: working in heavier washes or overlaying washes (glazing) of Watercolor or gouache. Acid-free, chloride-free, lignin-free.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
268 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, versatility, weight and size of the art media paper. For example, they mention it's responsive to multiple washes, ideal for watercolor and takes watercolors, pen, and pencil equally well. Some appreciate the bleed. Opinions are mixed on texture and buckling.

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50 customers mention47 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the art media paper. They mention it's responsive to multiple washes, thick, and luxurious. Some say it'll be a great notebook for watercolor and gouache, and perfect for art journaling. Overall, customers are happy with the product and recommend it to others.

"Great for ink, watercolor, gouache." Read more

"Awesome quality paper and I love the square shape for a change of pace sometimes...." Read more

"...It works perfectly! Will be adding more to my stash once I’m partially finished with this one." Read more

"I like the weight of the paper. It works well for plein aire watercolor painting...." Read more

13 customers mention10 positive3 negative

Customers like the versatility of the art media paper. They say it's great for watercolors, pen, and pencil equally well. The square format and paper are suitable for watercolor, journaling, and mixed art projects. It holds color well and does not bleed.

"Sturdy for field use. Great for pen, colored pencil, water color...." Read more

"...It holds color well and does not bleed..." Read more

"...I have used both the Beta and Zeta - they're both ideal for watercolor, even multiple glazes. They're only slightly different...." Read more

"Love this for journaling. Can take watercolors, markers and collage." Read more

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the weight of the paper. They say it's a perfect weight for washes and is appropriate for sketch, watercolor, or mixed media.

"I like the weight of the paper. It works well for plein aire watercolor painting...." Read more

"...The paper is a perfect weight for washes, and the Beta series has some tooth!" Read more

"The paper is heavy enough to handle multiple layers of gouache with acceptable or minor buckling." Read more

"...The size is perfect for traveling and weight of the paper is great for painting both water paints & oil paints." Read more

8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers find the size of the art media paper practical, sturdy, and perfect for traveling. They say it takes up no room in their suitcase or handbag and is great for sketching.

"...But it is satisfactory and the size is perfect for traveling or to practice on before going onto a larger size paper. It is sturdy and very workable." Read more

"Lies flat. Quality paper. Great size. Perfect for art journaling. Used as a sample journal to test art skills, paints, inks, gel printing, etc...." Read more

"...The size is small enough to fit in just like any book, and the paper is excellent!..." Read more

"...The size is perfect for traveling and weight of the paper is great for painting both water paints & oil paints." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the bleed of the art media paper. They mention that it holds color well and does not bleed.

"...gel pens and Prismacolor and all have gone on smoothly and nothing bleeds through so far...." Read more

"...It holds color well and does not bleed..." Read more

"The only sketchbook I get for my clients. Never bleeds thru, no matter the medium. No page pullouts. I'll keep using this until the end of time 🙂..." Read more

"...While using needle-tipped pens and applying inks heavily, this paper did not bleed, nor buckle...." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the spiral binding and format of the art media paper.

"Fantastic quality paper. Love the spiral binding. Great for water colors, at home or on the go. I definitely recocommend this sketchbook." Read more

"Love the spiral format..." Read more

"Excellent sketch book love the spiral binding..." Read more

13 customers mention6 positive7 negative

Customers are mixed about the texture of the art media paper. Some mention that the pages are sturdy with a nice texture, while others say that it's too smooth and difficult to lift color from it. Some customers also mention that it has hard edges and granulating paint doesn't sing. Overall, opinions are mixed and the paper won't take harsh treatment well.

"...Don't scrub though! It won't take harsh treatment well." Read more

"...to some other spiral bound sketchbooks.... but I love the feeling of the hard cover, so will likely stick with this one...." Read more

"...It's not... paper is very smooth and water dries too quickly to move paints around and colors look flat.. I will continue using it to sketch with..." Read more

"...This has creamy white pages with a slight texture...." Read more

6 customers mention2 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the buckling of the art media paper. Some mention that it does not bleed or buckle, while others say that it tends to buckle a little when using watercolors.

"...Doesn’t deliver result I was expecting. Buckles when water is applied. Probably better for watercolor pencils and ink...." Read more

"I liked this mixed media paper a lot. Took a great deal of water without buckling. Could do washes and use ink on top without bleeding. I’m pleased." Read more

"...So at 270 gsm, this is a little under par. Paint produces paper to buckle a little if using much water...." Read more

"...odd gashes inside-not impressed; paper has major issues with pilling, buckles, turns an weird sort of blue tint when wet,..." Read more

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Awesome quality paper and I love the square shape for a change of pace sometimes. Maybe not perfect for all watercolor techniques but in this book you wouldn't be doing your best work anyway most likely. The 180lb paper holds a ton & I mean a ton of water before even buckling just the slightest. I often use this for inking, colored pencil, water color pencils, inktense pencils etc. Note - Alcohol markers do bleed thru. Have not yet tried but I would also think this would work well with soft and oil pastels. I also love how you can use both sides of the paper, there is a slight texture difference but it doesn't look like the back of a watercolor paper if you know what I mean, just a subtle difference. I especially love the gradation and texture in the paint it although that may have something to do with the actual paints themselves. You can especially see what I mean on the leaves of the pink flower in the photos I've attached. For all 3 examples I used Mission Gold watercolors if anyone is curious. I'm about halfway thru the book and find myself wanting to hoard the rest. :) I am very curious what the Zeta series is like and how it differs?Disclaimer - all three paintings attached where rendered off of youtube tutorials, which I always love doing to learn new techniques.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2023
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5.0 out of 5 stars You Won't Be Dissapointed
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2016
Awesome quality paper and I love the square shape for a change of pace sometimes. Maybe not perfect for all watercolor techniques but in this book you wouldn't be doing your best work anyway most likely. The 180lb paper holds a ton & I mean a ton of water before even buckling just the slightest. I often use this for inking, colored pencil, water color pencils, inktense pencils etc. Note - Alcohol markers do bleed thru. Have not yet tried but I would also think this would work well with soft and oil pastels. I also love how you can use both sides of the paper, there is a slight texture difference but it doesn't look like the back of a watercolor paper if you know what I mean, just a subtle difference. I especially love the gradation and texture in the paint it although that may have something to do with the actual paints themselves. You can especially see what I mean on the leaves of the pink flower in the photos I've attached. For all 3 examples I used Mission Gold watercolors if anyone is curious. I'm about halfway thru the book and find myself wanting to hoard the rest. :) I am very curious what the Zeta series is like and how it differs?
Disclaimer - all three paintings attached where rendered off of youtube tutorials, which I always love doing to learn new techniques.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great sketchbook for plein aire outings
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2022
I like the weight of the paper. It works well for plein aire watercolor painting. The spiral binding allows it to fold back completely out of the way as well as to protect your dry paintings. Don't scrub though! It won't take harsh treatment well.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great for mixed media
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2022
Sturdy for field use. Great for pen, colored pencil, water color. I like the size, but could understand if someone would rather have larger or even smaller (pocket).
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BLACKBEARY
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Size, Great Paper, Price-meh
Reviewed in Canada on January 22, 2024
Size: 9" x 12" 270 gsm (Extra Heavyweight)Color: WhiteVerified Purchase
GP
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
Reviewed in Canada on May 6, 2022
Size: 6" x 8" 270 gsm (Extra Heavyweight)Color: WhiteVerified Purchase
Dr. Otto Meth-cohn
5.0 out of 5 stars Just the job
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 18, 2022
Size: 6" x 8" 270 gsm (Extra Heavyweight)Color: WhiteVerified Purchase
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Dr. Otto Meth-cohn
5.0 out of 5 stars Just the job
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 18, 2022
I have been sketching for decades and after various trials have used Stillman & Birn Zeta spiral bound 6x8 sketchbooks for years, maybe 20 of them. I sketch with pen-and-waterproof ink, Elegant Writer Calligraphy pens (water soluble ink that splits beautifully with water to grey, turquoise and pink!) and watercolours. The paper is excellent. The only downside is that they are not cheap - but in my view, worth it.
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Kessy
5.0 out of 5 stars super Qualität - für Anfänger im Tuschezeichnen bestens geeignet
Reviewed in Germany on February 18, 2014
Size: 7" x 7" 270 gsm (Extra Heavyweight)Color: WhiteVerified Purchase
BLACKBEARY
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Quality - High Price for what you get
Reviewed in Canada on January 22, 2024
Size: 6" x 8" 270 gsm (Extra Heavyweight)Color: WhiteVerified Purchase