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product_id: 280854335
title: "(469-305 400 Series Hardbound Toned Tan Mixed Media Art Journal, 8.5\"x5.5\", 24 Sheets"
brand: "strathmore"
price: "A$65"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Strathmore"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/280854335-469-305-400-series-hardbound-toned-tan-mixed-media-art
store_origin: AU
region: Australia
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# 184 lb / 300 gsm heavyweight paper 8.5"x5.5" portable size 100% recycled with 30% post-consumer fiber (469-305 400 Series Hardbound Toned Tan Mixed Media Art Journal, 8.5"x5.5", 24 Sheets

**Brand:** strathmore
**Price:** A$65
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Elevate your art game with Strathmore’s heavyweight, eco-friendly mixed media journal!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** (469-305 400 Series Hardbound Toned Tan Mixed Media Art Journal, 8.5"x5.5", 24 Sheets by strathmore
- **How much does it cost?** A$65 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/280854335-469-305-400-series-hardbound-toned-tan-mixed-media-art)

## 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

- • **Eco-Chic Creativity:** Crafted with 100% recycled materials, blending sustainability with artistic excellence.
- • **Heavyweight Performance:** 184 lb / 300 gsm paper supports wet and dry media without warping or bleed-through.
- • **Made in the USA Quality:** Trusted American craftsmanship guarantees consistent, professional-grade results.
- • **Durable Hardbound Elegance:** Smyth-sewn binding and textured matte cover ensure longevity and a premium feel.
- • **Versatile Mixed Media Mastery:** Perfectly engineered mid-tone paper balances light and dark media for stunning contrast.

## Overview

The Strathmore 400 Series Hardbound Toned Tan Mixed Media Art Journal features 24 sheets of 184 lb (300 gsm) heavyweight, acid-free paper designed for both wet and dry media. Its mid-tone tan surface enhances contrast for light and dark media, while the durable Smyth-sewn binding and textured hardbound cover provide a premium, long-lasting sketchbook experience. Made in the USA with 100% recycled materials (30% post-consumer fiber), this journal combines sustainability with professional-grade quality in a convenient 8.5"x5.5" size.

## Description

A heavyweight paper intended for use with wet and dry media. This mid-tone paper has been created specifically to work well with light and dark media. Hardbound Art Journals have a lightly-textured, matte cover in dark chocolate brown, and feature durable Smyth-sewn binding, allowing pages to lay flatter.

Review: I'm looking forward to using this book for drawings in black heightened with white. The mixed media paper is substantially heavier than that in Strathmores spiral bound Toned Tan and Toned Gray books. My initial tests suggest it works very nicely with ink (yielding lovely crisp lines), simple washes and acrylic pens, as well dry media such as pencils and crayons. Watersoluble colour pencils and crayons, and watersoluble graphite/carbon/charcoals also work nicely. Obviously not great for traditional watercolour because of the strong grey tone and the fact that the paper is very smooth, but it does hold up to wet media quite well. I haven't tested the paper with gouache but I imagine that would work well too. The paper has a kind of fleck to it – it's not absolutely smooth grey. The format and size is useful and the cover is Strathmore's usual hardbound with textured brown finish. This American brand of papers and sketchbooks can be relatively expensive in Australia, and not that many retailers stock them, but they can sometimes be found on desertcart AU at deeply discounted prices.
Review: Superb paper quality, Excellent weight, Hard Cover no Issues with Binding: The paper can handle Acrylic Gouache, Watercolor, Oil Pastel and on. Love it. Will Definitely purchase again. Forwarded Gouache Field in Scotland on Strathmore Tan in Acrylic Gouache.

## Features

- Heavyweight paper for use with wet and dry applications.
- This mid-toned paper has been created to work well with light and dark media.
- 100% recycled with 30% post-consumer fiber.
- 184 lb / 300 gsm; acid free
- Made in the USA

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0767X3D34 |
| Batteries required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,253 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #66 in Drawing Pads & Books |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (176) |
| Date First Available | 6 December 2017 |
| Included components | Paper Pad |
| Is assembly required | No |
| Item Weight | 363 g |
| Item model number | P469-305 |
| Product Dimensions | 14.61 x 22.23 x 1.91 cm; 362.87 g |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Strathmore
- **Colour:** Toned Tan
- **Material:** Paper
- **Paper finish:** Matte
- **Sheet size:** 21.6 x 14 cm

## Images

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## Available Options

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by T***Y on 25 September 2024*

I'm looking forward to using this book for drawings in black heightened with white. The mixed media paper is substantially heavier than that in Strathmores spiral bound Toned Tan and Toned Gray books. My initial tests suggest it works very nicely with ink (yielding lovely crisp lines), simple washes and acrylic pens, as well dry media such as pencils and crayons. Watersoluble colour pencils and crayons, and watersoluble graphite/carbon/charcoals also work nicely. Obviously not great for traditional watercolour because of the strong grey tone and the fact that the paper is very smooth, but it does hold up to wet media quite well. I haven't tested the paper with gouache but I imagine that would work well too. The paper has a kind of fleck to it – it's not absolutely smooth grey. The format and size is useful and the cover is Strathmore's usual hardbound with textured brown finish. This American brand of papers and sketchbooks can be relatively expensive in Australia, and not that many retailers stock them, but they can sometimes be found on Amazon AU at deeply discounted prices.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***N on 18 January 2026*

Superb paper quality, Excellent weight, Hard Cover no Issues with Binding: The paper can handle Acrylic Gouache, Watercolor, Oil Pastel and on. Love it. Will Definitely purchase again. Forwarded Gouache Field in Scotland on Strathmore Tan in Acrylic Gouache.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by S***W on 26 January 2025*

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*Last updated: 2026-02-25*