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Handmade Journals

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Journal Notebooks - Hand made

Journal covers are covered using designer and ethnic fabrics on recycled cardboard.  Each journal is hand sewn and bound using a range of book binding techniques.  A5 and A6 sizes are available.  Recycled paper, Irish linen thread, sourced from UK based small businesses.

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Japanese stab binding, is a traditional bookbinding technique, pages are sewn together through the side creating visible stitch pattern on the spine

 Japanese stab binding, also known as Yotsume Toji is a traditional method of bookbinding that uses a simple stitch to hold together individual sheets of paper. It's a decorative and versatile technique, particularly suitable for creating sketchbooks or projects using single sheets. The method is straightforward, requiring only a few basic tools, and allows for customization through different stitch patterns and cover materials.  

    Coptic stitch binding is a method of bookbinding known for its exposed spine and decorative chain-link stitching.


      Case binding is a bookbinding method where a book block (the pages) are sew and attached to a hard cover (the case) made of cardboard and covered


        Wrap binding where the pages are sewn through the spine and provides a decorative feature. Book is able to lay flat and is idea for artist's sketches

        Type: Themed Wrap Journal is a bookbinding method where a soft cover is used either leather or faux leather. Other types of material can be used. Stitching is visible on the spine, which is also a decorative feature. It allows the book to lay flat when opened, making it ideal for journaling, painting and sketching. Each journal covers a theme and is colour coordinated

          Ethnic A5 and A6 Notebooks using recycled paper and cloth made in Indian and New Zealand

            Concertina A6 Notebooks made with recycled paper

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