Not sure which paper to buy for your big drawing project?

In this video I'll test different paper types to see how they compare for shading in pencil and smoothing with a blending stump.

Textured papers:
Student Cartridge Paper 230gsm 01:34
Strathmore Bristol 400 Vellum, 270gsm/100lb 03:54
Hahnemühle Toscana Watercolour Paper 05:34

Smooth papers:
Student Wetstrength Paper 230gsm 07:56
Fabriano Hot Press Watercolour Paper 140lb 10:04
Strathmore Bristol 400 Smooth, 270gsm/100lb 12:19



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PRODUCT LINKS:
Strathmore 400 Series Bristol Smooth 14 x 17in: https://amzn.to/3Kwm02x
Strathmore 400 Series Bristol Smooth 9 x 12in: https://amzn.to/3s1ere5
Strathmore 400 Series Bristol Vellum 9 x 12in: https://amzn.to/3DIxfB5
Fabriano Hot Press Watercolor Paper 11 x 14in: https://amzn.to/44NLy3n

Blending Stump & Tortillon Set With Sandpaper Included: https://amzn.to/3O5po6B Blending stumps vary a lot between brands. If you want to try them out, I'd suggest getting a cheap set like this and give them ago before buying individual sizes from an art store.

Tombow Mono Zero Eraser Pen https://amzn.to/39UqOQr
Tombow Mono Pencil Set incl sharpener: https://amzn.to/3LBN2FJ
Tombow Mono Pencil Set incl Eraser Pen (pencils require sharpening): https://amzn.to/3LDxodT

Staedtler Mars Technico, comes with a 2mm HB lead and has a sharpener in the top https://amzn.to/3iJvoVx I use 4B leads (pack of 12): https://amzn.to/3VLFuDZ
Faber Castell Kneadable Eraser: https://amzn.to/3OE9kGM

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