Museum Mounting Board Acid Free thickness:2 ply100% cotton fibers resist the chemical degradation that compromises wood pulp boards over decades. Strathmore builds these mounting boards from pure cotton, then buffers them with calcium carbonate to neutralize any acids that might migrate from adjacent materials or develop over time. This construction protects artwork from the yellowing and brittleness that eventually destroy pieces mounted on lesser materials. The smooth surface cuts cleanly with
The 10x10 format provides generous working space without becoming unwieldy
paint on the other
maintaining density whether you're blocking in shadows with the brush tip or adding crisp contours with the superfine
essential for collage work and mixed media that incorporates photographs or printed elements
no blade wobble when scoring mat board or trimming masking film
The compressed format maintains its form during aggressive mark-making while still lifting partially with kneaded erasers for highlights
They conform perfectly to relief patterns
2-inch handle length provides secure grip without excess weight
while the compact footprint organizes spray collections efficiently on shelves or in drawers
standard presentation colors
non-reflective surface serious painters prefer
they guide fold placement and help orient each plane correctly for launch