--- product_id: 1098616 title: "Strathmore 300 Series Tape Bound Bristol Pad, 100 lb. Vellum Surface, 9 X 12 inches, White, 20 Sheets (342-109)" brand: "strathmore" price: "R97" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Strathmore" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1098616-strathmore-300-series-tape-bound-bristol-pad-100-lb-vellum store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 20 thick, vellum surface sheets 9x12 inch ideal sketch size 100% cotton rag for premium texture Strathmore 300 Series Tape Bound Bristol Pad, 100 lb. Vellum Surface, 9 X 12 inches, White, 20 Sheets (342-109) **Brand:** strathmore **Price:** R97 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Elevate your art game with Strathmore’s vellum — where every sheet inspires brilliance! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Strathmore 300 Series Tape Bound Bristol Pad, 100 lb. Vellum Surface, 9 X 12 inches, White, 20 Sheets (342-109) by strathmore - **How much does it cost?** R97 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1098616-strathmore-300-series-tape-bound-bristol-pad-100-lb-vellum) ## Best For - strathmore enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted strathmore brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Premium Cotton Vellum:** 100% cotton rag paper ensures smooth, durable texture for flawless blending. - • **Tape-Bound Convenience:** Easy tear-out sheets keep your work pristine and ready to showcase. - • **Trusted Artistic Legacy:** Strathmore’s 125+ years of craftsmanship elevates every stroke and shade. - • **Perfectly Portable Canvas:** Compact 9x12 inch size fits your creative flow anywhere. - • **Versatile Media Compatibility:** Optimized for graphite, charcoal, pastels, ink, and even light watercolor washes. ## Overview The Strathmore 300 Series Tape Bound Bristol Pad features 20 sheets of 100 lb. vellum surface paper, sized 9x12 inches, crafted from 100% cotton rag. Designed for professional and aspiring artists alike, it supports a wide range of dry and light wet media including pencil, charcoal, pastels, ink, and light watercolor. Its tape-bound format allows easy, clean sheet removal, making it perfect for on-the-go creativity and finished artwork presentation. ## Description The Strathmore 300 Series Bristol Vellum Pad is the ideal pad for artists of all levels. With a surface that readily takes pencil, charcoal, sketching sticks, airbrush, marker, pen, and ink; this pad provides the perfect texture for realistic blending and shading with dry media. This Bristol Weight Board is designed for finished artwork and allows for concepts and designs to flourish. Paper is our art form, and we celebrate artists. We have kept the tradition of creating beautiful, high-performing papers alive for over 125 years. Choice of paper is one of the most important decisions an artist makes in determining the outcome of their work. No matter your choice of medium, you can be confident Strathmore paper will enhance your artistic efforts. Review: BEst paper pad - I was in a design program and I pick the Bristol Pad and I am very happy I picked it because it was the perfect size and the texture of the paper was great, and I am a really bad ripper (LOL) so the tapebound made it easy to rip the paper out. The durability was great because I have a lot of traveling to do. In my option the paper was amazing for my sketches. I did so watercolors and the paper absorbed it all. Overall, its a rly good paper pad for a design class. Review: Thick and smooth - Nice thick smooth paper,I used acrylic paint on it and it went on very well. There was no issues also great for using with pencil sketching and even lite water colors without it running through. I bought it strictly for my acrylic paintings it worked out well and used this for paintings for my scrapbook as I use canvas for my more serious paintings. ## Features - 9-x-12-inch - 20 sheet pad - Use with graphite pencil - colored pencil - charcoal - soft pastel - oil pastel - Vellum is rated very Good for pencil drawing - charcoal - mixed media - 100% Cotton rag ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0027A7K22 | | Best Sellers Rank | #701 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #5 in Arts & Crafts Vellum | | Brand | Strathmore | | Brand Name | Strathmore | | Color | Vellum | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 13,221 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00012017366093 | | Item Dimensions L x W | 12"L x 9"W | | Item Type Name | 300 Series Bristol | | Item Weight | 0.47 kg | | Manufacturer | Strathmore | | Material | Paper | | Material Type | Paper | | Paper Dimensions | 9 x 12 inches | | Paper Finish | Smooth | | Paper Weight | 24 | | Product Dimensions | 12"L x 9"W | | Recommended Uses For Product | Drawing | | Sheet Count | 20 | | UPC | 012017366093 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | No Warranty | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Strathmore - **Color:** Vellum - **Material:** Paper - **Paper Dimensions:** 9 x 12 inches - **Paper Finish:** Smooth ## Images ![Strathmore 300 Series Tape Bound Bristol Pad, 100 lb. Vellum Surface, 9 X 12 inches, White, 20 Sheets (342-109) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71wQrtBRp3L.jpg) ![Strathmore 300 Series Tape Bound Bristol Pad, 100 lb. Vellum Surface, 9 X 12 inches, White, 20 Sheets (342-109) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81USB6YX3yL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Pattern, Color, Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does it come with pre-made panel templates or can you create your own?** A: This particular one that I bought is blank. There are ones with the borders drawn in already with a blue print with guidelines for drawing panels. Usually they are labeled. **Q: is it good for water colors? and is pure white paper?** A: No, this paper disintegrates with water. Watercolor paper is for watercolor. Paper with out sizing in it ( like this paper ) is no good with water. Mixed media paper that is sized like the Strathmore 500 series mixed media paper....and watercolor paper are good for watercolor. WATERCOLOR PAPER = GOOD FOR WATERCOLOR.... not watercolor paper = no good for watercolor **Q: How is this paper for calligraphy nibs and dip ink? This brand of drawing paper bled when I did calligraphy.** A: I use this paper for dip pen calligraphy, using watered-down Sumi ink. The paper is thick, so no bleeding through at all. **Q: Can you see through when placed on top of a computer screen in a dark environment? I need to be able to see through the paper to get an outline.** A: Yes! I was surprised because it’s a heavyweight paper but I tested it in a dark room by placing a piece over my iPhone and I could see the image behind it very well. Hope this helps. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ BEst paper pad *by L***C on July 13, 2026* I was in a design program and I pick the Bristol Pad and I am very happy I picked it because it was the perfect size and the texture of the paper was great, and I am a really bad ripper (LOL) so the tapebound made it easy to rip the paper out. The durability was great because I have a lot of traveling to do. In my option the paper was amazing for my sketches. I did so watercolors and the paper absorbed it all. Overall, its a rly good paper pad for a design class. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thick and smooth *by J***. on June 14, 2026* Nice thick smooth paper,I used acrylic paint on it and it went on very well. There was no issues also great for using with pencil sketching and even lite water colors without it running through. I bought it strictly for my acrylic paintings it worked out well and used this for paintings for my scrapbook as I use canvas for my more serious paintings. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice paper for crafting *by L***2 on June 28, 2026* Sturdy smooth craft paper. Using with Lavinia card making. They are very easy to work inks on. ## Frequently Bought Together - Strathmore 300 Series Bristol Paper Pad, Vellum, Tape Bound, 9x12 inches, 20 Sheets (100lb/270g) - Artist Paper for Adults and Students - Charcoal, Pen and Ink, Marker, and Pastel - Faber-Castell Erasers - Drawing Art kneaded Erasers, Large Size Grey - 4 Pack - Strathmore 475-3, 400 Series Bristol, 2-Ply Vellum, 9"x12" Tape Bound, 15 Sheets , White --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1098616-strathmore-300-series-tape-bound-bristol-pad-100-lb-vellum](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1098616-strathmore-300-series-tape-bound-bristol-pad-100-lb-vellum) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-08-05*