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product_id: 129738563
title: "500 Series Bristol, Paper, Plate, 2 Ply, 11x14"
brand: "strathmore"
price: "KSh18979"
currency: KES
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Strathmore"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/129738563-500-series-bristol-paper-plate-2-ply-11x14
store_origin: KE
region: Kenya
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# 15 sheets per pad 11x14 inch ideal canvas Smooth 2-ply heavyweight Bristol 500 Series Bristol, Paper, Plate, 2 Ply, 11x14

**Brand:** strathmore
**Price:** KSh18979
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Elevate your art game with Strathmore’s pro-grade Bristol paper!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 500 Series Bristol, Paper, Plate, 2 Ply, 11x14 by strathmore
- **How much does it cost?** KSh18979 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/129738563-500-series-bristol-paper-plate-2-ply-11x14)

## Best For

- strathmore enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted strathmore brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Generous Canvas Size:** 11x14 inches to unleash your creative vision
- • **Ultra-Smooth Surface:** Perfect for pen, ink, marker & airbrush precision
- • **Heavyweight Durability:** 2-ply Bristol paper that holds layers without warping
- • **Artist-Approved Quality:** Trusted by top creatives for final artwork finesse
- • **Versatile Medium Compatibility:** Works beautifully with pencils, inks, and markers

## Overview

Strathmore 500 Series Bristol Paper offers a heavyweight, ultra-smooth 2-ply surface in a convenient 11x14 inch size, perfect for professional artists using pen, ink, markers, and pencils. Each pad includes 15 sheets designed to handle multiple layers without warping, making it a trusted choice for final artwork and detailed creative projects.

## Description

Strathmore Paper 580-72 500 Series Bristol

Review: Great Paper - I brought this paper having seen that the amazing artist Heather Rooney uses this paper. My techniques are different to hers, however i got on reasonably well with it, it doesn't take that many layers, but more than i expected being an ultra smooth paper. The subtraction method works amazing using a slice tool & the tombow mono eraser for Highlights. It blends beautifully being so smooth, but also has drawbacks for realism. I used Polychromos and Luminance pencils, which do work lovely with this paper and i would definitely use it again. However i think i will probably stick to pastelmat for most of my wildlife drawings, as light over dark works great, and it holds tons of layers, to get in all those details. I ended up using touch up texture in a few places to get more layers and my darks darker. Photo is taken in a dark room. So its not completely true to the finished peice. @larissa_chadney_artist
Review: Top rated artist paper - I have found my paper, perfect for my graphite work. Unfortunately so difficult to get hold of in larger sizes

## Features

- Heavyweight Bristol paper for final artwork
- Ideal for pen, ink, mechanical drawing, air brush, and marker
- 11"x14" Tape Bound
- 15 Sheets per Pad
- International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B003YPODLU |
| Best Sellers Rank | 794,277 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 15 in Bristol Paper |
| Brand | Strathmore |
| Brand Name | Strathmore |
| Colour | White |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 259 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00012017668111 |
| Included Components | Paper |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 35.6L x 27.9W centimetres |
| Item Type Name | 500 Series Bristol |
| Item Weight | 526 g |
| Item height | 0.25 inches |
| Manufacturer | Strathmore |
| Material | Paper |
| Material Type | Paper |
| Paper Finish | Smooth |
| Paper Size | 11x14 |
| Paper Weight | 67 |
| Paper finish | Smooth |
| Product dimensions | 35.6L x 27.9W centimetres |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Drawing, Sketching, Arts |
| Sheet Count | 15 |
| Sheet size | 11x14 |
| UPC | 012017668111 |
| Unit Count | 15.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Strathmore
- **Colour:** White
- **Material:** Paper
- **Sheet size:** 11x14
- **Paper finish:** Smooth

## Images

![500 Series Bristol, Paper, Plate, 2 Ply, 11x14 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81B7kb65MBL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Compared to Stonehenge how toothy is the bristol vellum?**
A: Thanks for reaching out to us!  We reached out to one of our art educators about your question and this is what she came back with: "I would describe the 500 Bristol Vellum as having a more prominent texture than Stonehenge.  The 500 Bristol Vellum's texture is also very regular- it has more of an even, distinct pattern. The Stonehenge paper doesn't have a regular pattern, the texture is more like the texture on Strathmore's 500 Mixed Media.  Also, Stonehenge has a softer surface than the 500 Bristol Vellum, so the texture flattens out a bit more when you shade on it vs. the 500 Bristol Vellum which has a firmer surface and therefore holds its texture more during shading (which makes the texture more prominent when you draw/shade on it.)

**Q: Is this cold press Bristol?**
A: This is a Plate surface Bristol so it would be more like a hot press than a cold.

**Q: Good for pencil ?**
A: Thanks for writing to us, our 500 Series Bristol Plate works well with graphite pencil, pen & ink, marker, mixed media and collage

**Q: What paper do you recommend for fine detail like Zentangles using micron pens. It also needs to be heavyweight for making tiles.**
A: I use my Strathmore 500 primarily for colored pencil but did find the Micron lay down was smooth with no skips. I would want a heavier wait for tiles.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Paper
*by L***. on 16 May 2023*

I brought this paper having seen that the amazing artist Heather Rooney uses this paper. My techniques are different to hers, however i got on reasonably well with it, it doesn't take that many layers, but more than i expected being an ultra smooth paper. The subtraction method works amazing using a slice tool & the tombow mono eraser for Highlights. It blends beautifully being so smooth, but also has drawbacks for realism. I used Polychromos and Luminance pencils, which do work lovely with this paper and i would definitely use it again. However i think i will probably stick to pastelmat for most of my wildlife drawings, as light over dark works great, and it holds tons of layers, to get in all those details. I ended up using touch up texture in a few places to get more layers and my darks darker. Photo is taken in a dark room. So its not completely true to the finished peice. @larissa_chadney_artist

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top rated artist paper
*by K***E on 9 May 2023*

I have found my paper, perfect for my graphite work. Unfortunately so difficult to get hold of in larger sizes

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is a great product..
*by F***Y on 19 December 2022*

With qualities all it's own this product is a joy to use . Excellent service too.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-19*