Wow, this is wonderful! What kind of paper did you use? I particularly love the colors you used in your paintings of the interiors and the open roads! I never would have thought of using a book like that for a travel journal but you certainly made it work.
@sparklebluefaery The paper is handmade- I used a recycled paper recipe from arnold grummer. It's part newsprint and part office paper. I'm shocked it's held up as well as it has.
@iamveggieburger No I winged it, I used instructions from online, it was years ago. This was a blend of office paper and old newspapers. I used some colored office paper in larger pieces for the chunks of color. I couched it on pieces of cheap old sheet. I always say I want to make paper again but never get around to it.. I took a workshop with a guy who couched his paper on a clean piece of smooth plywood.
@comfortableshoesstud oh right then, that's good :) I'm going on holiday to san francisco soon and I'm gonna do a little travel diary type thing in one of the altered books I already have. Now I'm just worried about which supplies to take since I won't be able to take everything with me haha x
It's some sort of modified coptic.I stitched it single needle coptic and then looped the raffia around the spine. Raffia is a horrible material to bind with. I'd suggest wrapping it around a real thread and then stitching with that.
you worked so hard on this and i appreciate you taking the time to share it with us good job maybe a video on making th paper id love to see how ya made the pages and i love the cool closure
Wow, this is wonderful! What kind of paper did you use? I particularly love the colors you used in your paintings of the interiors and the open roads! I never would have thought of using a book like that for a travel journal but you certainly made it work.
sparklebluefaery 1 year ago
@sparklebluefaery The paper is handmade- I used a recycled paper recipe from arnold grummer. It's part newsprint and part office paper. I'm shocked it's held up as well as it has.
comfortableshoesstud 1 year ago
haha is it weird that I like the sound of the papers when you turn the pages?! :P
iamveggieburger 1 year ago
@iamveggieburger nope, a lot of people like the sound of turning pages!
comfortableshoesstud 1 year ago
@comfortableshoesstud haha good :) I tried to make my own paper with a kit once, but it really didn't work...any tips? Did you use a kit? Imogen :)x
iamveggieburger 1 year ago
@iamveggieburger No I winged it, I used instructions from online, it was years ago. This was a blend of office paper and old newspapers. I used some colored office paper in larger pieces for the chunks of color. I couched it on pieces of cheap old sheet. I always say I want to make paper again but never get around to it.. I took a workshop with a guy who couched his paper on a clean piece of smooth plywood.
comfortableshoesstud 1 year ago
@comfortableshoesstud oh right then, that's good :) I'm going on holiday to san francisco soon and I'm gonna do a little travel diary type thing in one of the altered books I already have. Now I'm just worried about which supplies to take since I won't be able to take everything with me haha x
iamveggieburger 1 year ago
@doghappy101 I was a a small cabin on a lake
comfortableshoesstud 1 year ago
I love it
aldosuarezart 1 year ago
@aldosuarezart :)
comfortableshoesstud 1 year ago
i love ur journal :))) gud work
can u pls tell me how did u bind the pages together???
samyukthaarchi 2 years ago
It's some sort of modified coptic.I stitched it single needle coptic and then looped the raffia around the spine. Raffia is a horrible material to bind with. I'd suggest wrapping it around a real thread and then stitching with that.
comfortableshoesstud 2 years ago
Wow, when you said handmade, you weren't kidding! What an awesome, eco-friendly idea! :D Thanks for sharing!
RockinAkemiChan 2 years ago
Glad you like and it was fun to make the whole thing!
comfortableshoesstud 2 years ago
Very nice!
it looks amazing both inside and out
AuberellaDorkella 2 years ago
That is an awesome book. Can you do a tutorial on how to make one?
Lady5Millz 2 years ago
Very cool!
FairyWebmother 3 years ago
rad
TheFizzKid 3 years ago
cool, looks really delicate, but very nice i would like to see a demo too.
clepto4peace 3 years ago
I saw the vid ages ago and came back to see it again. I LOVE this journal and the different sized pages it makes me want to touch it. =D Awesome!
arttxcentrix 3 years ago
no it's handmade paper made of old office paper and construction paper. I made it myself!
comfortableshoesstud 3 years ago
that is so awesome.
dreamsthatkillme 3 years ago
love the paper and the drawings!
whitebunny2000 4 years ago
I love this so much. I was thinking about making paper, so I did a search for it, and this journal has convinced me!
talula0658 4 years ago
Thanks!
comfortableshoesstud 4 years ago
this is FABULOUS! thank for showing it--
ricefz 4 years ago
nice...i love the sound:)
jeleuelej 4 years ago
you worked so hard on this and i appreciate you taking the time to share it with us good job maybe a video on making th paper id love to see how ya made the pages and i love the cool closure
Ginasart 4 years ago
Love it!! I miss making handmade paper and now I can cos I dont have a blender!! Well done
anadentone 4 years ago
A journal to be proud of!
robynls 4 years ago
Great! I LOVE the way you keep the cover closed. Very charming little journal.
Clarachk 4 years ago
What he said, great idea!
Sonicspeedline 5 years ago