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CONDA 8.5"x11" Double-Sided Hardbound Sketchbook, Heavyweight Hardcover Sketchbook, Spiral Sketch Pad, Durable Acid Free Drawing Paper, Ideal for Kids & Adults

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$ 9.99

Score By Feature

Based on 5,420 ratings
Durability
8.68
Giftable
8.28
Value for money
8.28
Sturdiness
8.08

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Product Description

The spiral bound drawing pad looks like this In addition, using the spiral will provide the best access to flip the pages over to the backs, so that you can easily draw in a sketch book without removing the pages, and it will keep these papers safe and secure.
The hardbound sketch pad looks like this Double-click the menu item It is a handmade hardcover and the paper is perfect for all types of artistic This is a hard bound, textured, black, slick-looking book. Protect your phone with a smooth and water-resistant This is definitely an asset to the protection of I have found that the pages are pretty durable and can withstand repeated erasures and hard pressure. It would make the best gift ever for all the artists in your life, one which they would cherish for a lifetime.
The following are examples of high-quality papers The paper is 90gsm, 60lb fine textured bright paper 8 pads of 80 sheets each There is a perforation at the edge of each page so that it is easy to tear Paper that is unbleached and acid free. All dry media including pencil, pen, pastels, charcoal, sketching sticks, gel pens, and so on can be used on it These markers are excluded from this rule.
WOULD MAKE A GOOD KEEPAKE By filling up this book with nice drawings it will make for an excellent keepsake and something you will be able to hold on to for many years to come.
Assure the quality of products or services We offer you a ONE YEAR unconditional money back guarantee - if you are not happy with this product, it can be returned within 365 days for a full refund. You will not be asked any questions.

Questions & Answers

Can you tell whether the front and back covers are What can you recommend for a sketchbook that is hardbound?

This is a sturdy product

Is the micron pen going to bleed if I use it on the sketchbook?

A Mickey and similar drawing pen will not bleed through most papers, even those with a thin surface. I used microns in my sketchbook, 60 lb/90 gsm, and it did not A bleed through is not likely to be seen, but you'll likely see ghosting and show

How can I color this sketchbook with Copic Markers?

It works well, but they do bleed through a bit so you need a piece of paper under the paper.

Pages are perforated, are they not? Here are the eight. What is the significance of the 5x11 saying that it is, but the 9x12 not responding?

Please be aware that at present there is only an 8 available. The pages of the 5x11 format are perforated

Selected User Reviews For CONDA 8.5"x11" Double-Sided Hardbound Sketchbook, Heavyweight Hardcover Sketchbook, Spiral Sketch Pad, Durable Acid Free Drawing Paper, Ideal for Kids & Adults

This sketchpad has a great paper quality and is hardcover
5/5

This book has a hardcover cover and a large size, which makes it ideal It is my husband's favorite and he uses it every day.

Kase Wolfe
Kase Wolfe
| May 28, 2021
You're doing great! The size of the pages is just right, and it is spiral-bound, which I like
4/5

In spite of this, the pages are thinner than I anticipated and my micro pens bleed through (thankfully, just to the back of the page and not to the next! Another thing I would like would be an easier way to fold the sketchbook in half so I can draw on a single page, but if I fold it backwards without being particularly careful, I fear I will tear the page. I would rate it as a pretty good sketch book, since it's great for those using only.

Liberty Beck
Liberty Beck
| Jul 15, 2021
A cheaply made product
3/5

After all, my sketch books are all full so I thought it would be nice to have a new one. As it arrived today, it had a bent line in the cover that seemed to be caused by the package being twisted. It contains two pages that have been torn out and bent half way through. It is nearly impossible to turn the sketch book. The metal has a long line which prevents the spine from arching too far back. Because you are so cheap, I would have known that it would always be like The price is low. You should avoid buying this product unless you're okay with pages being ripped out or you take the time to do so.

Journi Roth
Journi Roth
| Jul 23, 2021
These are adequate for what I need from them
3/5

For cookie decorating ideas, nature journaling, and drawing wild plants that I encounter, I bought these to use as pens for me. Hence, I won't be using watercolors on the paper since it is too thin. While it might not be ideal for colored pens and pencils, it's fine for pencils and charcoal.

The back of the pad is fairly thick cardboard, but the cover is pretty thin and the sheets inside are thick enough to handle pencils and charcoal. According to the papers, they can be used with ink, but I haven't found this to be true. Their ink goes straight through them when I write in calligraphy. Generally speaking, my shipping experience was not very positive. Atop the pad, the spirals had been bent and the pad came in pretty worn condition. The thing is, I was not eager to return them because I wanted to begin my sketches right away. Even though the wires were mostly straightened and the edges were slightly bent, I am okay with them. It would not be a good product for work with watercolors or calligraphy, but it might be okay for students.

Emerald Hall
Emerald Hall
| Mar 26, 2021
Damaged when it arrived The quality of the product was poor
3/5

A 100-count box of these came to me a while ago I purchased two 60-page plain black sketchbooks a few weeks ago, and I had no problems with them, so I decided to purchase two more The sketchbooks have black pages. Unfortunately, both of the books arrived damaged, with the spiral binding crushed on both, which makes them impossible to read and turn As a result of both notebooks being wrapped in plastic upon arrival, they both have a few marks on the cover that indicate wear. A section of the inside pages has been bent over and is tipped up near the binding, which seems unfinished. They were damaged before shipping and even packing, so it's clear they were damaged before shipping. So that I can turn the pages, I hope I can bend the spiral back into place. My preference is to go with a reputable brand like Strathmore or Canson, both of which This was also my first sketchbook purchase and it was excellent - I can't wait to get another one. Normally, I have no problems with the sketch book paper I get, however these two that I just received are indicative of poor quality control or.

Preston Page
Preston Page
| Jun 03, 2021
Several pages have been torn and are dirty
3/5

My initial reaction was one of happiness, followed by disappointment. There was no damage to the package when it was received because it was wrapped in plastic. The book was hard cover as promised, so I knew it would be easy to draw anywhere. In spite of this, the first 4 pages had to be torn down due to a very large rip on them that looked to be from the manufacturer since the outside was sealed and there were no tears on the As I noticed most of the pages had black smudges on them from the hard cover of the pad just rubbing off on them, I became even more disappointed. The next time I buy this, I won't.

Stephanie Lamb
Stephanie Lamb
| Feb 21, 2021
I find it ok, but if you are looking for a nice quality sketchbook, this is not the one
3/5

I'm just not that impressed with this drawing book. As the pages of the book are marked, they can be removed from the book, which is the best solution for my needs. As you can see from the photo, the paper has a yellow sheen to it. The paper quality is rather rough and thin, and it is rather rough. In my case, it was just that I wanted a book that I could do stretches in so that I would then be able to get them on watercolor paper to paint from.

Megan Kaufman
Megan Kaufman
| May 28, 2021
This is an absolute steal for any artist
5/5

As a fashion designer, I use this sketchbook to sketch and design, and I am very pleased with my selection - it is perfect. found it particularly interesting to see the thickness and sturdiness of the cardboard backing-an area that most manufacturers omit from their products (just like the paper quality, the spiral, etc-all of which made this product deserve its 5 stars). For the price, this is an absolute steal - it's competitive with far more expensive ones out there. (I ordered the "painting" graphic version) The cover is very beautiful and comfortable to hold. It's hard to fault the sketchbook in any way, although the cover could be thicker and stronger (for those who may bang up/stress their sketchbooks more than I do, it may be an issue, despite.

Corey Huff
Corey Huff
| Jul 13, 2021

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