Strathmore - 300 Series Tracing Paper Pad
Trace designs cleanly, then add vibrant color with markers or pastels
Translucent 25 lb. tracing paper handles markers, pastels, and colored pencils without the bleed-through that ruins cheaper sheets. The weight strikes a practical balance, substantial enough to resist wrinkling under wet media, light enough to maintain clarity when layering multiple tracings. Tape binding keeps sheets secure while you work but releases cleanly when you need to remove a finished piece.
Strathmore engineers this paper specifically for color media rather than just graphite transfer work. Felt markers lay down saturated color without feathering. Pastel pencils grip the surface for controllable shading. Even wax-based crayons glide smoothly instead of skipping across the tooth. Fifty sheets per pad means you can iterate freely, trace, refine, trace again until the composition works. Architecture students use it for overlay studies. Illustrators trace clean line work from rough sketches. Pattern makers create variations without redrawing from scratch.
The 300 Series designation means accessible pricing for practice and process work. You get reliable performance for transferring drawings, developing compositions through successive refinements, and experimenting with color placement before committing to final surfaces.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
- 25 lb. weight for marker work
- 50 sheets per tape-bound pad
- Works well with felt markers
- Suitable for pastel pencils and crayons
- Economical choice for frequent tracing
- Smooth surface accepts vibrant color
