The Perfect Sketchbook Set: Washi Edition (Hot Press)
If you’ve ever wishes The Perfect Sketchbook came in Hot Press… yes. This one is for you.
This Llamated Edition set features 300gsm, 100% cotton Hot Press paper in our largest square format yet. Smooth surface, generous 10" pages, and plenty of room for clean lines, controlled washes, mixed media details, and spacious compositions.
Paired with three washi tapes, the set gives you simple tools for framing, masking, layering, and building collage-style elements directly on the page.
In the set:
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The Perfect Sketchbook
- Artist-grade 300gsm, 100% cotton acid-free paper
- Hot press paper with hand-torn deckled-edges
- Square format — 10" (25.4 cm)
- 44 pages / 22 sheets (can paint both sides)
- Opens flat for full-spread work
- Debossed vegan friendly PU cover
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3 Washi Tapes
- 1.5 cm wide × 3 m long
- Designed for framing, masking, and composition
- Easy to apply, reposition, and remove
- Free international shipping
We’ll produce every sketchbook ordered before this project ends. We'll ship your order by September 2026.
*There may be slight colour variations between the mock-up designs and final product.
WHY 100% COTTON?
PRODUCT DESIGNER
2 YEAR WARRANTY
FAQ
Cotton paper is the best surface for watercolour and is also great for mixed media. 100% cotton paper is capable of taking multiple heavy washes, stands up well to damaging techniques like dry brushing, and it helps keep the pigment looking vibrant over the passage of time. The surface provides the perfect level of brush resistance while allowing the pigment to flow beautifully across the page. Those that "upgrade" to 100% cotton paper often credit it as having had a greater impact on their art than the quality of paint that they use.
Our Sketchbook range was developed in collaboration with Singaporean artist Erwin Lian. As a professional artist and teacher, Erwin understood the benefits of using 100% cotton paper with wet-media, but was frustrated with the lack of sketchbook options on the market. Erwin took to crowdfunding, to make his “Perfect Sketchbook” a reality.
Erwin’s book used heavy weight 100% cotton acid-free paper that featured stunning hand-torn deckled edge paper and was finished with lay-flat binding for ease of use. The response was overwhelming. Today, Erwin works in collaboration with Etchr - Erwin focuses on design and innovation, and the Etchr team makes these Sketchbooks available to artists worldwide.
We offer a two-year limited warranty, beginning at the time of purchase on all Etchr products sold. We warrant our products to be free from manufacturing defects in materials, workmanship, and failure or breakage of parts/full products that render them non-functional.
What are the paper specifications?
This sketchbook uses 300gsm (140lbs) acid-free, artist-grade, 100% cotton hot press paper. The paper tone is traditional white.
What is hot press paper?
Hot Press paper has a smooth surface, created by pressing the paper during production. That smoothness makes it especially well suited to gouache, where clean edges, flat colour, and controlled layering matter.
It also works beautifully if you like combining wet media with dry media. Pens, pencils, and markers glide easily on Hot Press paper, making it a great choice for mixed-media work or adding fine details over paint.
In short: it’s a versatile surface that gives you control. Whether you’re painting, drawing, or doing a bit of both.
Why is acid-free and cotton paper important?
The best paper is acid-free and has a high amount of cotton. Using acid-free paper helps to prevent the "yellowing" that can happen in paper over the years, meaning your art will stand the test of time. The more cotton a paper has, the better it holds water, the more durable it is, and the more vibrant the pigment remains.
Can you paint on both sides of the paper?
Yes you can. Each book has 44 pages (or 22 sheets) and each page can be painted on thanks to the quality of the paper.
