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Strathmore 400 Series Visual Watercolor Journal, 90 LB 5.5 Strathmore 400 Series Visual Watercolor Journal, 90 LB 5.5 Strathmore 400 Series Visual Watercolor Journal, 90 LB 5.5

Strathmore 400 Series Visual Watercolor Journal, 90 LB 5.5"x8" Cold Press, Wire Bound, 34 Sheets

Strathmore 400 Series Visual Watercolor Journal, 90 LB 5.5 Strathmore 400 Series Visual Watercolor Journal, 90 LB 5.5 Strathmore 400 Series Visual Watercolor Journal, 90 LB 5.5
$ 6.99

Score By Feature

Based on 268 ratings
For traveling
9.80
Value for money
9.18
Sturdiness
8.52

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Product Description

Watercolor in the Strathmore Visual Journal
One 8x5 1/2 inch spiral-bound art pad is included in this package.
This product is made in the United States.

Questions & Answers

Is the journal's brightly colored cover permanent, or will it tear away to reveal a hard black cover? Or is it the other way around?

It's just a torn-off paper cover that you're looking at. The actual cover is a maroon-reddish color.

What's the difference between this and their 140-pound watercolor book? Is there ever a time when using the 140 for watercolors is overkill? Please accept my heartfelt gratitude for y. ?

It's a good choice if you're working with watercolor or acrylic; 140 lb works well with waterbase products. I'm a watercolorist who works with paper ranging from 140 to 300 pounds. I hope this has provided you with a satisfactory response to your query.

90"Would this paper work well with Tombow brush pens and rubber stamps for coloring? Is there anything I can cut out later to use for cards or scrapbooking?

The journal I'm using is made of 140-pound watercolor paper. For Tombows and stamping, I believe the 90 would suffice. The copic markers are the only markers that I always test on paper before purchasing. On many papers, they bleed through. On a variety of papers, Tombows work well.

Why is there a more than $4 increase in price?

No idea

Selected User Reviews For Strathmore 400 Series Visual Watercolor Journal, 90 LB 5.5"x8" Cold Press, Wire Bound, 34 Sheets

The paper is thick and has a lot of tooth to it
5/5

I'm purchasing this watercolor sketchbook for the second time. The paper is thick and has a lot of tooth to it. Overworking the paper does not cause it to fuzz up easily. Excellent for use with watercolors, watercolor pencils, and gouache paint.

Karson Fowler
Karson Fowler
| May 30, 2021
These notebooks are a big hit with my son
5/5

He draws with Sharpies, and the pages are nice and thick. His drawings are never blemishes. He has the ability to transport them to any location. They're the ideal spiral-bound, travel-friendly size, and they're a great deal. I believe he has 20 books filled to the brim!.

Leroy Manning
Leroy Manning
| Jul 31, 2021
The journal is excellent
5/5

These are fantastic journals. It's ideal for sketches and is simple to transport. The spiral binding makes the covers very sturdy and allows them to lay flat. I did return mine because I was looking for something with multiple functions. media. I would strongly advise you to try them out. Thank you so much for everything.

Nixon Flores
Nixon Flores
| Feb 12, 2021
Let your imagination run wild as you draw, paint, and doodle
5/5

If I had to choose between the 140 pound and the 90 pound, I would go with the 140 pound. This is my favorite journal, with pen, ink, watercolor, and pencil. It does a fantastic job of absorbing everything. There are also more pages in this section. The other was good as well, but there's something about this one that encourages a more free-spirited approach to creativity.

Rafael Bray
Rafael Bray
| May 03, 2021
It's fantastic! So far, this journal has performed admirably with a variety of media
5/5

I've used almost every type of alcohol marker, watercolor marker, pens, paints, distress inks, and stains, and they've all turned out beautifully with no bleeding. I'd recommend it to any art journalist or artist who works with heavy pens and/or watercolor pencils, because the water doesn't buckle the pages like it can in a mixed media strathmore journal. The front paper cover can be ripped off, and the more durable front cover can also be painted and personalized, FYI.

Madelynn Meyer
Madelynn Meyer
| Mar 05, 2021
Awesome
5/5

This is the best small journal for pretty much anything. Watercolor, pen, ink, crayon, pencil, and whatever else I can think of are all used to create it. I also don't have to worry about wasting paper because it's inexpensive. It has allowed me to be more productive!.

Reagan Willis
Reagan Willis
| Sep 27, 2021
The best Mixed Media Journals I've ever seen
5/5

I've got a large number of them. It's extremely durable and works well with gesso and acrylic paints.

Mitchell Lindsay
Mitchell Lindsay
| May 29, 2021
For small amounts of water, this is a good option
4/5

This paper is convenient for travelers and beginners, but when I do wet-erase work, I prefer to use a different type of paper. When the paper becomes wet, it forms a hump, and all of the water and color runs down to a corner. However, if I use only a little water, it works perfectly.

Lilianna Wang
Lilianna Wang
| Nov 08, 2021

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