Strathmore 500 Series Bristol Plate Surface Sheet – 30x40, 2-Ply

Strathmore 500 Series Bristol Plate – 2-Ply, 30x40 Sheet is the professional artist’s choice for creating highly detailed, precision-driven artwork. Made from 100% cotton, this archival-quality sheet is constructed by pasting together multiple drawing sheets for strength and stiffness.

The plate surface is created using a unique hand-finished process exclusive to Strathmore®, where sheets are pressed between smooth metal plates under high pressure to create an ultra-smooth finish. This surface is unmatched in consistency and ideal for technical pen, airbrush, colored pencil, marker, and pen & ink work.

Trusted by professional illustrators and designers since 1893, Strathmore’s 500 Series Bristol delivers both luxurious surface quality and superior durability.

Key Features:

• Size: 30" x 40", 2-ply sheet

• 100% cotton, archival quality

• Ultra-smooth plate surface for fine detail and crisp lines

• Ideal for pen & ink, technical pen, marker, airbrush, and colored pencil

• Created using Strathmore's exclusive hand-finished plate process

• Stiff and durable – perfect for presentation or final artwork

• Made in the USA