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product_id: 1886031
title: "Strathmore Wire Bound Visual Journal, 140 lb. Cold Press Watercolor Paper, 5.5 X 8 inches, White, 22 Sheets (460-55)"
brand: "strathmore"
price: "3677 som"
currency: KGS
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 9
category: "Strathmore"
url: https://www.desertcart.kg/products/1886031-strathmore-wire-bound-visual-journal-140-lb-cold-press-watercolor
store_origin: KG
region: Kyrgyzstan
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# 22 sheets of 140 lb cold press paper 5.5 x 8 inch portable size Wire bound lies flat 360° Strathmore Wire Bound Visual Journal, 140 lb. Cold Press Watercolor Paper, 5.5 X 8 inches, White, 22 Sheets (460-55)

**Brand:** strathmore
**Price:** 3677 som
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Unlock your creative flow with Strathmore’s wire-bound watercolor journal — where every page is a masterpiece waiting to happen!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Strathmore Wire Bound Visual Journal, 140 lb. Cold Press Watercolor Paper, 5.5 X 8 inches, White, 22 Sheets (460-55) by strathmore
- **How much does it cost?** 3677 som with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kg](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/1886031-strathmore-wire-bound-visual-journal-140-lb-cold-press-watercolor)

## Best For

- strathmore enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted strathmore brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Multi-Medium Mastery:** Optimized surface for pencils, inks, markers, and paint pens—no streaking, no smudging.
- • **360° Lay-Flat Wire Binding:** Wire-bound design ensures your journal stays open flat for seamless sketching and painting.
- • **Effortless Creativity On-the-Go:** Compact 5.5 x 8 inch size fits perfectly in your bag for spontaneous inspiration anywhere.
- • **Premium 140 lb Cold Press Paper:** Thick, acid-free sheets designed to handle watercolor, acrylics, and mixed media without bleed-through.
- • **Removable Cover with Artistic Flair:** Subtle hand-illustrated cover sheet adds a touch of sophistication and can be removed for framing or gifting.

## Overview

The Strathmore Wire Bound Visual Journal features 22 sheets of premium 140 lb cold press watercolor paper in a portable 5.5 x 8 inch format. Its wire binding allows the journal to lie flat and open 360 degrees, making it ideal for watercolor, acrylic, collage, and mixed media. Acid-free and designed to prevent bleed-through, this journal supports multiple mediums with a sturdy removable cover showcasing a subtle hand-illustrated design. Perfect for professional creatives and on-the-go artists seeking quality and convenience.

## Description

Freedom of Expression. New StrathmoreÂVisual Journals deliver high-performing papers and heavy-duty features engineered to meet the intense demands of your creative process. The removable cover sheet reveals a subtle hand-illustrated cover design. The wire binding allows the journal to lie flat and open up 360 degrees. Journals are available in three sizes in Drawing Mixed Media Smooth and Vellum Bristol and two weights of Watercolor. So feel free to reflect explore create and mix it up any way you please.

Review: Good Quality Watercolor Paper Journal - I do a lot of watercolor journalling, usually using bound watercolor journals but saw these wire bound watercolor journals and thought "why not?" The journals came quickly and I was very surprised at the nice quality of the paper. Many times a journal is supposed to have 140lb paper, yet when the journal comes, it is lighter in weight. I would say this is definitely 140lb Cold Press watercolor paper. Strathmore makes a good paper which is sized nicely and holds the paint well. It does not bleed through to the other side of the page. The wire bound makes it easily lay flat and stay flat without having to clip the pages down like in a bound journal. The wire binding also makes it much easier to remove a page from the journal should I wish to do so for framing. The size 5-1/2" X 8" makes it easy to carry with you for travel journalling and will fit into a standard 5"X7" cut mat. Behind the front "cover page" is a brown "leather look like" cardboard cover (front and back cover). The price was very reasonable for the good quality of the journal. I bought two and when complete would buy them again.
Review: My new favorite sketchbook - I purchased two 5 1/2 x 8 watercolor sketchbooks in May it is now October and I’ve completed both of them. This paper is great for pencil, Ink, alcohol markers, paint pens, gel pens and watercolor. The fish page was filled in with alcohol markers, I had a few spots that I went pretty heavy and the bleed through to the other side is minimal so I can lightly gesso the other side and add another sketch to that page. I used multiple mediums on the abstract page and the only bleed through again was very light alcohol marker bleed, The acrylic paint pens work great no streaking or bleeding. The birds were done with watercolor and then I went over with the micron fine liners which write really smooth on this paper. I highly recommend these sketchbooks. They are great value. The binding is very strong. The front cover is thick and sturdy. The back is a thicker cardboard press board. Since I’ve completed the two books I ordered in May I did order two more today.

## Features

- Wire bound journals lie flat when in use
- 22 sheets of acid-free - watercolor 140lb paper
- Great for watercolor - acrylic and collage
- 5.5-x-8-inch journal

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B003YIXDKE |
| Best Sellers Rank | #6,406 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #93 in Watercolor Paper |
| Brand Name | Strathmore |
| Color | White |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (3,699) |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00012017460555 |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 8"L x 5.5"W |
| Item Type Name | Visual Journal |
| Item Weight | 10.1 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Strathmore |
| Material Type | Paper |
| Paper Finish | Watercolor |
| Paper Size | 5.5 x 8 |
| Paper Weight | 28 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Collages |
| Sheet Count | 22 |
| UPC | 012017460555 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Strathmore
- **Color:** White
- **Material:** Paper
- **Paper Finish:** Watercolor
- **Sheet Size:** 5.5 x 8

## Images

![Strathmore Wire Bound Visual Journal, 140 lb. Cold Press Watercolor Paper, 5.5 X 8 inches, White, 22 Sheets (460-55) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/911gCuml3oL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Quality Watercolor Paper Journal
*by J***E on March 23, 2026*

I do a lot of watercolor journalling, usually using bound watercolor journals but saw these wire bound watercolor journals and thought "why not?" The journals came quickly and I was very surprised at the nice quality of the paper. Many times a journal is supposed to have 140lb paper, yet when the journal comes, it is lighter in weight. I would say this is definitely 140lb Cold Press watercolor paper. Strathmore makes a good paper which is sized nicely and holds the paint well. It does not bleed through to the other side of the page. The wire bound makes it easily lay flat and stay flat without having to clip the pages down like in a bound journal. The wire binding also makes it much easier to remove a page from the journal should I wish to do so for framing. The size 5-1/2" X 8" makes it easy to carry with you for travel journalling and will fit into a standard 5"X7" cut mat. Behind the front "cover page" is a brown "leather look like" cardboard cover (front and back cover). The price was very reasonable for the good quality of the journal. I bought two and when complete would buy them again.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My new favorite sketchbook
*by S***N on October 14, 2024*

I purchased two 5 1/2 x 8 watercolor sketchbooks in May it is now October and I’ve completed both of them. This paper is great for pencil, Ink, alcohol markers, paint pens, gel pens and watercolor. The fish page was filled in with alcohol markers, I had a few spots that I went pretty heavy and the bleed through to the other side is minimal so I can lightly gesso the other side and add another sketch to that page. I used multiple mediums on the abstract page and the only bleed through again was very light alcohol marker bleed, The acrylic paint pens work great no streaking or bleeding. The birds were done with watercolor and then I went over with the micron fine liners which write really smooth on this paper. I highly recommend these sketchbooks. They are great value. The binding is very strong. The front cover is thick and sturdy. The back is a thicker cardboard press board. Since I’ve completed the two books I ordered in May I did order two more today.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Adorable size and even more adorable price
*by A***N on July 7, 2023*

I love this sketchbook. I had a bigger one in the past of this same brand and it was a great book as well. I didn't pay attention to size when I ordered this one so when I got it in the mail I was a little mad at myself lol It's 5×8 and I've never used anything this small. But it turned out to be a happy accident because I am totally in love with how the size lends itself to artists on the go. Usually I'm wrangling children and animals while trying to water sketch something to ink later and before, I always had to gravitate around a little art station at the table. With this book and a water brush (the kind you fill the handle with water) and an absorbent wrist band on my non dominant hand I can be on my feet walking around and still painting. Just have to stop in for a quick dip in my water cup when I want to use any clashing colors. It fits in my purse with a pencil case of pens and some brushes and would likely fit in most purses unless it's smaller than 5×8 lol The cover is hard and sturdy, does a great job at protecting the work inside. Some books seem to neglect the back cover and let it be flimsy but not with this one. And lastly but most importantly, the paper is good quality. It's not Arches but that isn't what I'm looking for in a sketchbook so I have no issue with this one. It takes a good amount of water to get it to fail, more than I expected for the price. It doesn't pill when blending which again shocked me considering the low price. When it comes to cons about this book, there aren't many. The pages do get a little warped if you dont press it with something heavy for a few days. I put mine under hand weights and it flattens out just fine. Overall I like this product and will continue to buy more as I need them.

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*Last updated: 2026-05-18*