Sketchbooks with 100% COTTON watercolour paper

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5 жыл бұрын

These are the best watercolour sketchbooks made with 100% cotton watercolour paper. I don't think you can find other watercolour journals better than these. Correct me know if I'm wrong.
CONTENTS:
01:30 - Koval
06:59 - Etchr
08:16 - The Perfect Sketchbook
09:46 - Arkademie
13:26 - Khadi Papers
15:25 - SPD
KOVAL SKETCHBOOK
kovalshop.com/en/
/ kovalsketchbooks
ETCHR LAB
etchrlab.com/
Kickstarter - kck.st/2CRUqKh
THE PERFECT SKETCHBOOK
etchrlab.com/collections/sket...
/ theperfectsketchbook
ARKADEMIE
www.arkademie.com/
/ arkademie
Review - bit.ly/arkademie-heritage
Review - bit.ly/arkademie-somerset
SPD SKETCHBOOK
Review - bit.ly/spd-sketchbook
Store - eshop.spd.org.sg/products/wat...
KHADI PAPERS
Review - bit.ly/khadi-sketchbook
Store - bit.ly/khadi-on-jacksons-art
Store - bit.ly/khadi-13x16-on-ebay
Store - www.colnart.com/
Strathmore Travel Journals
www.strathmoreartist.com/pain...
Laloran sketchbooks
book-sketch.blogspot.com/
Winsor & Newton Spiral Journals
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UK: amzn.to/2FUYuLF
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@miyutakahada5691 5 жыл бұрын

"And this is the sound of 300 gsm paper" *rubs microphone on edge of paper* You surprised me, I laughed a lot >.

@leahevergreenart 5 жыл бұрын

I didn't know i could get 100% cotton sketchbooks for that reasonable price. I just never looked for them assuming they would be expensive. Thank you for sharing

@pru5730 5 жыл бұрын

Every time you review products, my wallet gets lighter. Thank you?

@teohyc 5 жыл бұрын

I get that “complain” a lot 😂

@ruthwalton3457 5 жыл бұрын

Mine to 😂😂😂

@catlisa4627 5 жыл бұрын

hahaha.

@hannamelba375 5 жыл бұрын

Same here...

@peacefulLifeKeepCalm 5 жыл бұрын

:D true

@KoriandrOfTheStars 5 жыл бұрын

You WOULD post this after I gave up looking for one and started making my own, Teoh. 😭😆😆😆

@erlson Жыл бұрын

I actually came here just to look at your sektches, they're full of so much energy and life

@gwensimmons_gigi1629 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting even 3 years later! Thank you! 🥰👍🏾

@themightierpencil 6 ай бұрын

This is the video that got me addicted to Koval sketchbooks

@lindyashford7744 5 жыл бұрын

I love the khadi books, it would not surprise me if they stood the test of time better than the more refined looking books. The paper is so non threatening to work with, and dries down so flat that it is really worth trying, the only downside is I can never find exactly what I want, size wise, when I want it! I think I would be very intimidated by those lovely leather covered books!

@Thatonegirl989 5 жыл бұрын

Lindy Ashford I love them too! They're so unique

@lindyashford7744 4 жыл бұрын

Maéva Mt , try googling for khaki sketchbooks and paper.

@aesea57804 Жыл бұрын

In US I’ve used Bee Paper 100% cotton wire bound sketchbooks, various sizes. Price is very reasonable and I think it takes watercolor pretty well. Not designed to use for finished paintings. A friend of mine doesn’t like them, but I still do. Personal choice-and budget!

@annak2575 4 жыл бұрын

"This is the sound of 300GSM paper....." aaaah Teoh I've missed your videos so much - they just keep getting better and better!! Thanks for the tactile experience through visual and auditory media! :D

@ElectricAlice 5 жыл бұрын

you are a life saver. I have so many problems finding watercolor sketchbook with paper I actually like and I'm at that desperation point where price is not an issue, I just want a sketchbook I like. and several of those looked exactly what I'm looking for. Thank you!

@frannypie. 5 жыл бұрын

i get so excited for your videos :) you have such unique and thoughtful content that keeps us coming back and i also love the way you talk lol thank you for staying true to teoh and creating videos that artists are genuinely interested in with all the details and questions we have in mind

@AngeliqueLins 5 жыл бұрын

It is not easy to find good quality sketchbooks, thank you for the tips. I didn't know any of them. Very interesting review, Teoh!

@yourablob 5 жыл бұрын

Love your wide angle sketches in the book

@jesstolley7193 5 жыл бұрын

I tried out the Khadi sketchbook after watching your review on it. I gotta say, it's a pretty fantastic sketchbook. :)

@susansacco7583 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this review on beautiful sketchbooks. I love the khadi sketchbooks and they are easy to find where I live. When I want a sketchbook with very white paper I use the stillman and birn alpha series. Love the way color pops and granulates. Know this is older video but so glad you found some lovely options for yourself. Thanks for sharing with us.💕

@isabellecade277 5 жыл бұрын

Since you made me know the sketchbook Khadipaper, I do not get tired. I finish my 4th, I tried the 2 types of paper rough and smooth and the value for money is excellent ! I may try one day the first Koval, which I do not know, others seem to me too expensive for ... my talent 😂 Thank you for this video Teoh ! 👍🏻

@thejoydecision724 5 жыл бұрын

You did it again! Interested in a product (Etchr kickstarter campaign) and just hours previously (while I was sleeping in fact) you’ve published a “review”. Great work!

@Jorigin 5 жыл бұрын

Great video as always, super useful. Love your product review /showcase videos. Never heard of Koval, so thanks for the intro. Looking forward to the Etchr line up, they're making plenty of different options at price ranges, sizes and hp/cp.

@cindyhorton6980 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video!! Been wanting to get a hold of better sketchbooks for a long time!!

@mordecai9128 4 жыл бұрын

youre paintings are absolutely beautiful, and i didnt realize 100% cotton sketchbooks were that affordable! definitely going to check them out

@sandfly60 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. It’s exactly what I was looking for. And you're not just a good artist, you’re a really nice man. I’m going to order a book like yours from the SPD.

@vm7939 4 жыл бұрын

If you already made a few paintings in the Koval watercolor sketchbook, I would love a review of it! Great reviews as always

@imissmypencils 5 жыл бұрын

I really love sketchbooks but for pencil and ink. These are great options for us wet media artists. I usually stick to various sizes of watercolor blocks from Blick's since they're easy to find here in California and are 100% cotton. Thank you for another great video, Teoh

@madhavmankar1898 Жыл бұрын

Nice and Interesting 100/Cotton % New Hand interesting paper.❤🎉

@3ooth 5 жыл бұрын

great guide, once I finish filling the mountain of sketchbooks that I have I'll treat myself to one of those. thank you.

@aisazia 5 жыл бұрын

I've been wondering about this! Thanks for sharing Teoh!

@colorcrazy2944 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing so many options. So many are sold out now too, lol I think they should be thanking you also :D

@RanggaInoue 5 жыл бұрын

I really like your customized sketchbooks. Too bad I don't live in Singapore. If I was, I'd definitely have my own sketchbook customized! I have used a Khadi sketchbook and initially, I bought it because of it's unique appearance. I loved it's deckle edge pages and the paper itself is fantastic for floral paintings. I haven't heard of the Koval brand before, but the quality seems top-notch! I'd definitely get one for myself if I get the chance.

@lindamullahy5752 5 жыл бұрын

Great video full of helpful information so thank you very much for sharing your videos with us and looking forward seeing your next video soon.

@alicem1111 5 жыл бұрын

Although it’s wire bound, I just got a RKB Fatpad with Saunders Waterford paper from Jackson’s art- 19x28 cm with 25sheets. The shipping was very minimal and I think the sketchbook was around $24. I’ve used this paper before and really enjoyed it. I’m excited to try and keep a sketchbook- I usually use single sheets.

@patcheshire2595 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Teoh, I did back Etchr, but have also bought Kilimanjaro 100% cotton from Cheap Joes, which offers this paper in a sketch book. Thanks for the video. had no idea there were that many sketch books with 100% cotton.

@pNamali 5 жыл бұрын

"The sound of 300 gsm paper" 🤣I really do love this review because I've been trying to find good watercolor sketchbooks where I can paint on the front and backside without warping issues. But most of them are super expensive :( Edit: I just purchased the Etchr Lab's bundle: three 200 gsm, cold pressed, 100% cotton, each 54 pgs watercolor sketchbooks. You get THREE high quality ones, and they're handmade for a total of ~$90 USD (depending on shipping). I'm in! This should last me for quite a while since it takes me a year to finish a 60 page sketchbook. They won't come until July, but I cannot wait o-o

@artblob 5 жыл бұрын

I just loled when he demonstrated the sound. I thought it was unexpected and adorable :D

@liahsaunt1 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you again for aall these reviews, Teoh. One detail, though: Koval is Polish, not italian.

@teohyc 5 жыл бұрын

Oops!

@patio87 3 жыл бұрын

Those Koval sketchbooks look really nice.

@theonlyjoshuscat 5 жыл бұрын

Oddly I can find 100% cotton strathmore visual journals at one of my local grocery stores, but it’s spiral bound... not my favorite by any means. Does the trick for quick sketches, and I’m excited to try out the koval and Etchr ones soon! 😍

@JessieEffendi 5 жыл бұрын

Oh man those Koval sketchbooks are really enticing with the artistico paper! I went and backed the etchr books since they come as a 3 sketchbook bundle. Hopefully they’re as good as the arches brand blocks I currently use. Thanks for the suggestions!

@Carrot-3H 5 жыл бұрын

Arches is better than fabriano, (cold pressed cotton) IMHO.

@peggyboyd4215 5 жыл бұрын

@@Carrot-3H I love both of those brands.

@Carrot-3H 4 жыл бұрын

Peggy Boyd Guess it may be similar to the Pepsi vs Coke situation, not sure one is “better”, but in my experience Arches is worth the extra money. Seems to handle inks better, stays flatter, and “feels” nice (both tooth and weight). Again, just my opinion.

@redcar6694 4 жыл бұрын

@@Carrot-3H Arches is great, but Fabriano is easier to handle when you make and bind your own sketchbooks. Arches tends to 'crack' when folded. Generally Fabriano Artistico is the 'go-to' paper for 100% cotton sketchbooks, but I have logged the other brands and weights Teoh mentioned for experimentation. (But I still buy the Khadi sketchbooks because of their 'bang for buck'.)

@Luna_and_Oshi 5 жыл бұрын

So so helpful!! Thank you so much for this!!

@nadineputry8236 Жыл бұрын

I'm really grateful to you friends, for making this video, because you recommended the sketchbook that I've been looking for

@KoriandrOfTheStars 4 жыл бұрын

Teoh I came back to this video to blame you, 😂. I stopped making my own books due to time constraints but you put me on the Koval Sketchbook and I LOVE his books! The creator is so nice and his sketchbooks are an absolute dream to work in. 😢 Especially that 9.8inx9.8in Sketchilla. 💪😎 I also found a russian company called Maxgoodz that sells professional 100%cotton sketchbooks in various sizes at reasonable prices (the Aquarelle, the Pro, and the Pro Mini) which can be bought in various colours.

@FA-11 5 жыл бұрын

I made my own with fabriano artisico and I love it!!! it doesnt have a very hard cover but I only use it at home :)

@phippygrl 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video and much appreciated!

@granthernandez1228 3 жыл бұрын

My gosh your watercolor is beautiful!

@debbiereed8341 4 жыл бұрын

This was so very helpful. Thank you.

@Yokshsjhsj 5 жыл бұрын

i feel like you read my mind. this was useful thank you

@aliyao8967 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Yi Chie, thanks for this review. I was pleasantly surprised to see some local Singapore companies! Definitely will check our SPD sketchbooks!

@teohyc 5 жыл бұрын

Their sketchbooks are good. Whenever I want to use a sketchbook for "serious" work, I go with SPD, actually I go with the customised sketchbooks I get them to make.

@tisaloewen7051 Жыл бұрын

thank you for letting us know about spd! In America I don't think I'd ever come across that otherwise. This is great!

@Waynimations 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful sketchbooks

@JNDS.Creates 3 жыл бұрын

This is the video I’ve been waiting for!!!

@debsmith7050 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! You have some great paper; thanks for your review :)

@peggyboyd4215 5 жыл бұрын

Great review! I will check out the Kouval and Etchr books.

@peggyboyd4215 5 жыл бұрын

The response and shipping is fast from Koval (Poland).

@Ieat2much 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks will check Khadi out- didn’t know I could get it in the US, but now I know you can. yaaay . Khadi initiative helps village/folk industry without middlemen so win win

@dawncfoster7698 5 жыл бұрын

U r so helpful. Thank you

@salvatore7994 5 жыл бұрын

Frabriano Artistico my love 💓

@zeldacheri 5 жыл бұрын

Inspired by your video, I checked on Etsy too, for 100% cotton watercolor paper sketch books -- there are two or three sellers there selling rustic style leather-bound sketchbooks with Fabriano Artistico, and it's also nice to support the handmade community when you can :-)

@alc3781 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Although not watercolour paper, I like the Strathmore 500 series sketchbook that appears in some of teohs videos. Thanks

@satusalmivirta9840 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this!

@ElaineRigby 5 жыл бұрын

This review came at the perfect time. I only wish that refillable watercolor sketchbooks were a thing. Do you know if the Khadi paper is anything like the Nujabi 200# handmade watercolor paper?

@nicolle2126 5 жыл бұрын

i've taken to just making my own sketchbooks instead but it's still very tempting to go and get notebooks like these when they look so nice :))

@terrisimmers9784 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your time and effort to make this video. Love Terri Simmers. PS I liked it!

@KittehNow 2 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT VIDEO

@AB-vb2mm 4 жыл бұрын

Very good! 🙏

@iraville 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Teoh! have you seen, saunders waterford also makes 100% Cotton sewn bounded sketchbooks. my personal favorite paper

@FoxyDana 3 жыл бұрын

iraville! You here! I love your illustrations! 😃❤️

@jojones7474 2 жыл бұрын

Wow I didn’t know they did any, it’s my favourite paper! Do you know where you can get them from, I’m in the UK? Thanks

@MiadeFleur 4 жыл бұрын

From Singapore! Thanks!

@tirednsnarky9555 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, I completely forgot about the Etchr project until I saw your video!

@teohyc 5 жыл бұрын

Some of the early bird bundles have sold out already

@tirednsnarky9555 5 жыл бұрын

@@teohyc I clicked on your video, went "OMG Etchr", paused, ran over to pledge and ran back to continue watching - if not for you, I would've missed out completely, so thank you for the reminder!

@teohyc 5 жыл бұрын

@@tirednsnarky9555 I released this video at the same time as the Kickstarter went live.

@pru5730 5 жыл бұрын

I missed the early bird bundles but went for it anyway!@@teohyc

@jonmahashintina 5 жыл бұрын

a guide on what could be done to cobble together our own ghetto sketchbook would be interesting. there are book making kits on ebay I think, but i dont know if theyre at all suitable for something like this.

@anthonysoto8499 4 жыл бұрын

Finally!!! A man who knows his stuff very usual vid lol

@XtianApi 3 жыл бұрын

When you rubbed the microphone on the paper I knew I was in the right place.

@LeaGalTan 5 жыл бұрын

Yes! Just what I wanted to know:-)

@geslinam9703 4 жыл бұрын

I just bought the regular CP Etchr bundle of three sizes...pretty impressive! So happy to finally have found watercolor journals that I like. You wouldn’t believe the stack of fails I have. I’d like to eventually try their hot press and the Perfect version. I’d also like to try the Koval.

@priyankakakarla4358 3 жыл бұрын

I prefer hot press :)

@TheKatiecatapillar 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you !

@lelandmyllari 4 жыл бұрын

Wow 😍

@iokarii 4 жыл бұрын

Khadi paper from India, my vote. I use it, and paint Aquarell on 300 g of coton, is really impressive.. Why vote for this? Price.. If you compare samé number of pages, samé size, Kahdi is much cheaper! Yes, Fabriano, Archer, etc. make nice sketchbooks, but I do not want to pay extra money for nice cover or rubber band (I can use mine 😊), and saved money, buy extra Kahdi sketchbook, or they produce also papers, or sketchbook of sizes A4, A3... Recommend..

@kashfiahare3190 5 жыл бұрын

Teoh, Im a long time American subscriber and am in Singapore right now! Went to Overjoyed art store per your recommendation and will also check out Strait art shop before we leave. Thank you very much for your videos!

@teohyc 5 жыл бұрын

Cool :-)

@catherinelevison3310 4 жыл бұрын

Winsor and Newton has a 100% cotton sketchbook in the 5x7 (inches) size but don’t confuse it with another larger one they sell with less percentage of cotton. All of my watercolor work in this sketchbook came out the very best. It is 300 grams (140lb) too. Thank you.

@kuvira44 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@crowone464 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video

@mytrung 4 жыл бұрын

Could you take a look at Mossery? Its a relatively new company but it has ones with watercolor paper and one with 100% cotton watercolor paper.

@samanthahorne242 4 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best reviews I have seen for art supplies. While watching, I immediately purchased the SPD book for my next project, and I can’t wait to try it out. Thanks for such an informative piece.

@mrgamegirl2011 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺️

@jorinmacheca9760 4 жыл бұрын

Hello...Is Smooth 120 gms paper good for graphite sketching??? Like for example ..sketching rocks or something like that.....with putting values on it.

@MultiTrinket 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, a tip for the elastic, is to cut these and leave a 2 inch tail, you can then hot glue or sew new elastic on.

@dianachase63 3 жыл бұрын

I was extremely fortunate to find the Strathmore cotton travel journal and pads on clearance at Walmart. I bought 16 journals (5x8), 9 (8x10) pads and 8 (3x9) pads (all they had). Super cheap, good quality. I should have bought more 🙂. I know I'll never find a deal like that again.

@teohyc 3 жыл бұрын

Best to keep them in airtight bags or boxes because watercolour paper can be affected by humidity

@dianachase63 3 жыл бұрын

@@teohyc thank you for the advice. I will.

@DrnDraw 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video i like it 🙏✨🖌👏👍✨

@mayam518 4 жыл бұрын

Dear God!!! Year ago I've been looking for sketchbook like this and couldn't find any! As i search for company name I found that they actually sell products also in my country!!!! Now I can have it as well

@nadinevandenhende8999 Жыл бұрын

Canson art book wit 100% cotton Saunders Waterford Paper, Cold pressed white is also An excellent scetchbook! A5, 8,3x5,8 inch. Spiral baunded.🤗

@wolfgangproductions7402 2 жыл бұрын

Will you be doing a video of the etcher sketchbook ?

@teohyc 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. This comment just reminded me to make a review for that.

@lschimes6844 5 жыл бұрын

Well Teoh, you did it again. I really appreciate you doing this video since I have had difficulties finding a 100 cotton percent sketchbook here in the states and I don't think I have the patience to make one myself. Can you tell me how thick are the 50 and 100 percent Koval sketchbooks? Thanks so much.

@teohyc 5 жыл бұрын

They are normal sketchbook thickness. Slightly thicker than a pen.

@joelstatosky1817 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing for fountain pen use, not when it comes to writing experience, but it takes liquid mediums very well.

@teohyc 3 жыл бұрын

Those with hotpress smooth surface will handle inks real well.

@hiddenshadow2105 5 жыл бұрын

Bee Creative sketchbooks have 100% cotton paper too.

@peggyboyd4215 5 жыл бұрын

Do not be fooled by 100% cotton. Those 100% papers with the higher prices are gauged by the Cadillac sizing applied.

@MrJairo3259 5 жыл бұрын

Good efect.

@Starcheopteryx 5 жыл бұрын

Teoh Yi Chie is out here saving the lives of artists everywhere! edit: i can get HOT PRESS cotton paper???? Sign me up

@theonlyjoshuscat 5 жыл бұрын

ComicSavagery the Etchr Kickstarter had hot press ones available... not sure if it’s too late to get in on that or not now

@colinchilds6946 5 жыл бұрын

Koval sketchbooks also has a “smooth” option that looks very nice.

@heavencole 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Do you have a more recent sketchbook review? Have you tried Baohong paper? Any thoughts about it?

@teohyc 3 жыл бұрын

I've not tried Baohong yet

@terrisimmers9784 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Teo Yi Chie for this video. Love Terri Simmers.

@85perezr 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! I have been looking for a 100% cotton watercolor sketch and wasn’t having any luck until I came across your video. I just ordered one from Koval. Your review videos (I’ve watched a few of them) are very helpful!

@babixillo 5 жыл бұрын

teoh, i tried some 100% cotton paper (fabriano artistico and arto) with dip pen + india/sumi ink, however the ink bleed on those paper so i'm assuming cotton doesnt take ink very well? or are there any other cotton paper that works well with ink that you know?

@teohyc 5 жыл бұрын

Really depends on the ink and paper combo

@renatsharifli1334 15 күн бұрын

I am going to a trip and want to take a sketchbook with me to paint but I have trouble deciding on one so can you help.I have a cellulose sketchbook in a landscape form and a cotton one in a portrait form. That are my top 2 but I also have other options like a cotton in a square format and toned grey in square format sketchbooks. And I have non watercolor sketchbooks one is very good but too fat and other is slim but is a Japanese album so what do I take? Also I want to draw in with pencils and I don’t want to waste my cotton paper on dad pencil sketches.

@anthonyz7000 5 жыл бұрын

Very in-depth. Thank you!

@icaliver 5 жыл бұрын

What is the difference with hemp paper vs cotton paper? These are very good collection but I’ve been getting my sketchbooks on Etsy, I love how many artisans create old world bound style books.

@teohyc 5 жыл бұрын

I've not tried hemp paper before so I can't say much.