The Strathmore 300 Series Printmaking Pad contains a natural white paper made for printmaking. Ideal for relief printing with block or linocut, screen printing, practicing, & proofing; this paper utilizes a medium-textured surface that is both soft & durable to absorb large amounts of ink. The Strathmore 300 Series Printmaking Pad contains high levels of alpha cellulose wood fiber to improve absorption while making your images pop. The history of Strathmore Paper Company began on St. Patrick's Day in 1892 when its founder, Horace Moses, opened the Mittineague Paper Mill in West Springfield, MA. Strathmore has been a leading supplier of fine art papers for 130 years & founded with the belief that better paper makes better art. Strathmore provides artists of all levels with one of the widest ranges of quality surfaces for producing beautiful works of art, no matter the choice of medium. Listening to the needs of artists & providing inspiration, education, & innovating new products is at the core of what matters to Strathmore. The Strathmore 300 Series provides art students & intermediate hobbyists a range of better quality paper for quick studies, technical practice & final pieces in art class or at home. Including a wide variety of surface types, artists working with watercolor paint, acrylic paint, oil paint, pastel, colored pencil, charcoal, marker, pen, ink & more have a curated pad customized for their needs. Trusted by art teachers & affordable for parents & students, the 300 Series is the best way to help build confidence in intermediate artists! Sold as a pack of 2. Recommended age 8+ years