Brand | Stillman & Birn |
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Color | White |
Material | Paper |
Paper Finish | Watercolor |
Product Dimensions | 7"L x 7"W |
Sheet Count | 25 |
Manufacturer | Stillman & Birn |
Item Weight | 13 ounces |
Item model number | 300770 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Material Type | Paper |
Size | 7" x 7" 270 gsm (Extra Heavyweight) |
Manufacturer Part Number | 300770 |
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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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Brand | Stillman & Birn |
Color | White |
Material | Paper |
Paper Finish | Watercolor |
Product Dimensions | 7"L x 7"W |
About this item
- 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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For traveling | 4.8 | — | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Sturdiness | 4.7 | — | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
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ASIN | B005FY7ZVS |
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4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #52,291 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing) #391 in Sketchbooks & Notebooks |
Date First Available | August 4, 2011 |
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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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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Disclaimer - all three paintings attached where rendered off of youtube tutorials, which I always love doing to learn new techniques.
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2016
Disclaimer - all three paintings attached where rendered off of youtube tutorials, which I always love doing to learn new techniques.
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2022
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2022
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I'm put off by the price. If it's just a sketch book used for figuring things out, doodling/sketching and the contents aren't going to be archived or hung in a museum, why am I paying this much for a sketch book? I would also want more pages this sketch book only has 25 so that's $2 a page! Eek.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 18, 2022