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product_id: 534755392
title: "Paul Rubens Watercolor Journal, 100% Cotton 140 lb (300 GSM) Hot Pressed Watercolor Paper, 20 Sheets Sized 7.6’’ x 5.3’’ Travel Art Journal for Beginners and Experienced Painters (Black)"
brand: "paul rubens"
price: "€ 33.77"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Paul Rubens"
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# 140 lb (300 gsm) 100% cotton hot pressed paper Compact 7.6’’ x 5.3’’ travel-ready size Thread-stitched binding for panoramic spreads Paul Rubens Watercolor Journal, 100% Cotton 140 lb (300 GSM) Hot Pressed Watercolor Paper, 20 Sheets Sized 7.6’’ x 5.3’’ Travel Art Journal for Beginners and Experienced Painters (Black)

**Brand:** paul rubens
**Price:** € 33.77
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Elevate your travel art game with cotton-cool precision!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Paul Rubens Watercolor Journal, 100% Cotton 140 lb (300 GSM) Hot Pressed Watercolor Paper, 20 Sheets Sized 7.6’’ x 5.3’’ Travel Art Journal for Beginners and Experienced Painters (Black) by paul rubens
- **How much does it cost?** € 33.77 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- paul rubens enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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

## Key Features

- • **Sleek & Secure:** Hardcover with elastic band keeps your work pristine and travel-ready.
- • **Ultimate Portability:** Fits effortlessly in your backpack or pocket—create art anywhere, anytime.
- • **Durable Cotton Canvas:** Premium 100% cotton paper resists warping and withstands heavy washes.
- • **Artist-Approved Quality:** Acid-free, hot pressed surface perfect for smooth gradients and vibrant colors.
- • **Double-Sided Creativity:** 40 usable pages with dual textures plus removable center thread for panoramic masterpieces.

## Overview

The Paul Rubens Watercolor Journal features 20 sheets of 140 lb (300 gsm) 100% cotton hot pressed paper, sized at a compact 7.6’’ x 5.3’’. Its thread-stitched binding allows for panoramic spreads by removing the center thread, doubling your creative space to 40 pages. Designed for both beginners and pros, this acid-free journal offers durability, portability, and a smooth surface ideal for detailed watercolor, ink, and wash techniques. The hardcover and elastic band ensure your art stays secure on the go.

## Description

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Review: Great, but elastic broke as soon as I touched it - The paper seems great so far, besides the pages that have creasing and damage on them. I love the compact size and hard cover. I can't say I'm not incredibly bummed about the elastic breaking the first time I went to undo it. I wasn't even rough AT ALL, new sketchbooks are precious to me. The elastic was one thing I was very excited to have, as I want everything inside to stay together and compact, unlike my previous sketchbook which always had loose sheets falling out. Oh well, hopefully I can fix it, and still use the dented pages. Update: Despite some damage from shipping, this sketchbook is amazing! Because the paper is cotton, it can handle a beating from scrubbing, layering, etc. I was able to glue the elastic back into its original place, and it looks fine, although I have to be extra careful when using it. The dents in the paper were only an issue on the first couple of pages, and even then not much (after all it's a sketchbook not a piece I'm going to try to sell). I love the size of this journals pages, and if I so choose, I could do a panoramic landscape across a spread. The pages are perforated in case you did want to remove a piece, however I have not yet tried to remove anything. Anyway, I highly recommend this sketchbook to anyone looking for a great watercolor journal, as the paper is cotton, and it is wonderful to use. This is hot pressed paper, and so far I have not seen an option for cold pressed, but I certainly hope they make that an option as well.
Review: Nice hot pressed journal - This is my first experience with hot pressed paper so I wasn't sure what to expect. I normally paint on 100% cotton cold pressed paper and do mostly wet on wet technique. But I've been noodling around with ink and wash so I needed a smoother paper. I've done several paintings in the sketchbook, ink and wash and just watercolor. It handles washes without buckling but if you are used to cold pressed paper you need to use significantly less water. Paint will move if you do wet on wet and it will granulate but not as much as on more textured paper. It handles tape well and I erased initial sketches with no issues at all. Color looks nice and vibrant. You can lift paint well. Wet on dry works very well on this paper For anyone reading reviews of this journal to help make your decision, remember first and foremost, this is hot pressed paper, so it will not behave like cold pressed paper if that is what you are used to. Very smooth gradients might be difficult unless you are experienced. But that said I am enjoying it and if you are looking for an urban sketchbook or wanting to try a smoother texture it's a great book for the price.

## Features

- 🎨 Artist Quality 100% Cotton Hot Pressed Watercolor Journal: It’s a 140 lb (300 gsm) watercolor notebook. Adopted 100% cotton, it is acid-free and designed to endure, perfect for beginners and experts.
- 🎨 Perfect and Compact Size Watercolor Paper: Total 20 sheets included, sized 7.6 inches by 5.3 inches makes it compact enough to put in your pocket and backpack, which can keep your memories alive long after the trip. It’s convenient to take this watercolor journal with you wherever you go.
- 🎨 Dual-sided Watercolor Paper Notebook: Each sheet of this watercolor paper features a double sided texture, so it offers you up to 40 pages to use. It’s also a thread-stitched notebook which makes it possible to remove the middle thread and use it as a larger page, so you can do the wide range painting and panorama on it.
- 🎨 Portable & Convenient Design: You can easily tear a piece of paper and put it in the pocket inside back cover. Elastic band attached to back cover keeps journal closed.
- 🎨 Satisfaction Guaranteed: We prides ourselves on the high quality of our products, and customer satisfaction is very important to us, so contact us if you have any issues or are unhappy with the product and we will guarantee a resolution.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07XRP2KLH |
| Best Sellers Rank | #21,526 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #142 in Watercolor Paper |
| Brand | Paul Rubens |
| Color | Black Cover-Journal |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (3,420) |
| Date First Available | June 27, 2019 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 4.8 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Paul Rubens |
| Material | Cotton |
| Number of Items | 20 |
| Paper Dimensions | 7.6 x 5.3 inches |
| Paper Finish | Watercolor |
| Product Dimensions | 7.6"L x 5.3"W |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Watercolor |
| Sheet Count | 20 |
| Sheet Size | 7.6-x-5.3-inch |
| UPC | 631145792033 631145794020 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Paul Rubens
- **Color:** Black Cover-Journal
- **Material:** Cotton
- **Paper Finish:** Watercolor
- **Sheet Size:** 7.6-x-5.3-inch

## Images

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## Available Options

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

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great, but elastic broke as soon as I touched it
*by N***T on December 26, 2019*

The paper seems great so far, besides the pages that have creasing and damage on them. I love the compact size and hard cover. I can't say I'm not incredibly bummed about the elastic breaking the first time I went to undo it. I wasn't even rough AT ALL, new sketchbooks are precious to me. The elastic was one thing I was very excited to have, as I want everything inside to stay together and compact, unlike my previous sketchbook which always had loose sheets falling out. Oh well, hopefully I can fix it, and still use the dented pages. Update: Despite some damage from shipping, this sketchbook is amazing! Because the paper is cotton, it can handle a beating from scrubbing, layering, etc. I was able to glue the elastic back into its original place, and it looks fine, although I have to be extra careful when using it. The dents in the paper were only an issue on the first couple of pages, and even then not much (after all it's a sketchbook not a piece I'm going to try to sell). I love the size of this journals pages, and if I so choose, I could do a panoramic landscape across a spread. The pages are perforated in case you did want to remove a piece, however I have not yet tried to remove anything. Anyway, I highly recommend this sketchbook to anyone looking for a great watercolor journal, as the paper is cotton, and it is wonderful to use. This is hot pressed paper, and so far I have not seen an option for cold pressed, but I certainly hope they make that an option as well.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice hot pressed journal
*by R***. on June 3, 2024*

This is my first experience with hot pressed paper so I wasn't sure what to expect. I normally paint on 100% cotton cold pressed paper and do mostly wet on wet technique. But I've been noodling around with ink and wash so I needed a smoother paper. I've done several paintings in the sketchbook, ink and wash and just watercolor. It handles washes without buckling but if you are used to cold pressed paper you need to use significantly less water. Paint will move if you do wet on wet and it will granulate but not as much as on more textured paper. It handles tape well and I erased initial sketches with no issues at all. Color looks nice and vibrant. You can lift paint well. Wet on dry works very well on this paper For anyone reading reviews of this journal to help make your decision, remember first and foremost, this is hot pressed paper, so it will not behave like cold pressed paper if that is what you are used to. Very smooth gradients might be difficult unless you are experienced. But that said I am enjoying it and if you are looking for an urban sketchbook or wanting to try a smoother texture it's a great book for the price.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Purposely taped on all four sides with an unglued slit and ready to paint on!! No tape needed!
*by A***K on December 19, 2023*

BE AWARE that these pads come pre glued on all sides with a small unglued spot to separate pages after painting!! It’s like being PRE TAPED. GENIUS!! When I first opened the pad I was disappointed and couldn’t figure out why all four sides were glued together. I even went back to look at reviews that showed issues with the same thing. Thinking it was defective, I started to submit a return. The company must have this issue regularly as they have a note that says something like, “before returning see this link”. In the link it explains that the pad is purposefully glued on four sides with an opening to slip a credit card like item in between pages when ready to remove your finished painting. NOTE TO COMPANY - please attach a note with each pad explaining this so customers don’t think their pad is defective! The paper is nice and thick and the pre glued pages make it PERFECT for painting anywhere, especially traveling! I took mine on a cruise and enjoyed painting out on my balcony with no buckling issues or blowing paper!! After I finished a painting I removed the page with a credit card easy the page free and then began with a fresh new page!!

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