500 Series Bristol
Weight:
► 2-ply (152lb. / 250g/m2)
► 3-ply (228lb. / 375g/m2)
► 4-ply (304lb. / 500g/m2)
Surface: Medium (Vellum) / Ultra-Smooth (Plate) / Slightly Textured (Semi-Smooth)
Media Applications:
Medium (Vellum): graphite pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, sketching stick, pen & ink, marker, soft pastel, mixed media, oil
pastel, light wash and collage
Ultra-Smooth (Plate): technical pen, pen & ink, marker, airbrush, mechanical pencils
Slightly Textured (Semi-Smooth): pen and ink, pencil, specialty pens and markers
Created in 1893, this 100% cotton bristol is an industry standard. Plate surface has an ultra-smooth finish that is unsurpassed for detailed work with technical pen, airbrush and marker. Vellum surface has a toothy finish that is excellent for pencil, charcoal, pastel and oil pastel as well as pen, airbrush, and light washes. Not recommended for traditional watercolor techniques.
| Item# | Size | Description | Sheets/Pad |
|---|---|---|---|
| 580-62 | 11" x 14" | 2-Ply Vellum Surface - Tape Bound (11") | 15 |
| 580-72 | 11" x 14" | 2-Ply Plate Surface - Tape Bound (11") | 15 |
| 580-82 | 14" x 17" | 2-Ply Vellum Surface - Tape Bound (14") | 15 |
| 580-92 | 14" x 17" | 2-Ply Plate Surface - Tape Bound (14") | 15 |
| Item# | Size | Description | Sheets/Pkg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 235-062 | 23" x 29" | 2-Ply Vellum Surface | 20 |
| 235-063 | 23" x 29" | 3-Ply Vellum Surface | 15 |
| 235-064 | 23" x 29" | 4-Ply Vellum Surface | 10 |
| 235-072 | 23" x 29" | 2-Ply Plate Surface | 20 |
| 235-073 | 23" x 29" | 3-Ply Plate Surface | 15 |
| 235-074 | 23" x 29" | 4-Ply Plate Surface | 10 |
| 235-0362 | 30" x 40" | 2-Ply Vellum Surface | 20 |
| 235-0363 | 30" x 40" | 3-Ply Vellum Surface | 15 |
| 235-0364 | 30" x 40" | 4-Ply Vellum Surface | 10 |
| 235-0372 | 30" x 40" | 2-Ply Plate Surface | 20 |
| 235-0373 | 30" x 40" | 3-Ply Plate Surface | 15 |
| 235-0374 | 30" x 40" | 4-Ply Plate Surface | 10 |
| 235-082 | 23" x 29" | 2-Ply Semi-Smooth Surface | 20 |
