consumable$8–15used in 3 side quests
Mixed media paper pad
Heavy paper designed to handle wet and dry media on the same surface without warping or pilling. Textured enough to grip charcoal and pencil but smooth enough for ink work.
What to look for
- 1Weight at least 98lb (160gsm)—lighter paper warps with water
- 2Spiral or glued binding you can tear pages from cleanly
- 3Acid-free to prevent yellowing if keeping finished work
- 4Tooth (texture) suitable for both wet washes and dry pencil
Skip
- Pads labeled mixed media under 90lb—they buckle immediately
- Glue that tears paper when removing sheets
Used for: combining watercolor and ink in one piece · collage work that requires tearing and gluing · loose experimental sketches with varied materials
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