Speedball - Flip-Sketch sketchbooks

Flip-Sketch sketchbooks

Sketch from both sides with sturdy wire-o binding and dual backing boards

Sixty-pound sketch paper sounds light until you work with it, this weight handles pencil, charcoal, and pen without bleeding or buckling under normal pressure. Slightly textured surfaces grab graphite and conte for rich mark-making while staying smooth enough for clean ink lines. The wire-o binding lies completely flat when opened, eliminating the center gutter that compromises drawings in traditional bound books; flip it back on itself to work on a single page without the bulk of unopened sheets in your way.

Heavy backing boards provide firm support for drawing anywhere, your lap, standing at an easel, or balanced against your knee on location. Acid-free paper resists yellowing over time, preserving sketches and studies as permanent records rather than disposable exercises. One hundred sheets per book means substantial drawing time before needing replacement, while five size options accommodate everything from pocket thumbnails to studio work. Bold cover colors make individual books instantly identifiable when you maintain separate sketchbooks for different projects or media experiments.

Paper and Boards

Paper and Boards Purchase Guide

Paper and Board Types

Rough Paper Surfaces - Textured papers with pronounced tooth for creating interesting effects with dry media like charcoal and pastels.

Art and Illustration Paper - High-quality papers designed for specific mediums including watercolor paper, drawing paper, and mixed media paper.

Art Panels - Rigid painting surfaces including canvas panels, illustration boards, and specialty panels for various artistic applications.

Framing and Display Paper - Mat board, mounting board, and presentation papers for professional framing and display work.

Hobby and Decorative Paper - Decorative papers, cardstock, and specialty papers for crafts, scrapbooking, and decorative projects.

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