CANSON 1557 Sketch Pad, 120 g/m², A5, 30 Sheets, Spiral Bound
CANSON 1557 is an A5 sketch pad with a spiral binding and clean white paper made from 100% alpha cellulose, with no wood fibers. It is designed for artists, students, and schools, for precise drawing and light wet techniques. Thanks to its fine grain, strength, and sizing on both sides, it holds pigment reliably and withstands repeated erasing without damaging the surface.
Product details
- Brand: CANSON
- Product line: 1557
- Format: A5
- Weight (g/m²): 120 g/m²
- Number of sheets: 30
- Binding: spiral binding
- Material: 100% alpha cellulose (no wood fibers, acid-free, FSC certified)
- Color and surface: clean white, fine grain
- Pack: 1 pc (weight 0.258 kg)
Uses and techniques
The pad is ideal for drawing with pencils, colored pencils, charcoal, or soft pastels, and allows for smooth shading. Thanks to its durability, it also withstands light wet media, such as ink or diluted watercolor, making it suitable for classroom instruction and independent artwork.
Frequently asked questions
Can I erase repeatedly on Canson 1557 paper? The paper’s surface and internal sizing allow repeated erasing without roughening the surface.
Is this paper also suitable for wet techniques? Yes, the paper withstands light wet techniques, such as drawing with ink or painting with diluted watercolor.
Why is the paper made from acid-free alpha cellulose? Its acid-free composition and lack of wood fibers, along with FSC certification, help the paper remain dimensionally stable and strong, and ensure the durability of the artwork.
