... homemade journal ...

[TMLee]

The 'Hemmingway' inspired pair of Black and Orange journals are offered for sale here ...

 

Thanks for looking

Edited July 2, 2010 by TMLee

[777]

Very nice journals.

 

If only I hadn't just purchased paper...

[TMLee]

Very nice journals.

 

If only I hadn't just purchased paper...

 

 

Thanks "777" ,

Well .... you could still acquire one of my handcrafted journals ...

[TMLee]

Currently working on Journal #115 "Postage" ... another quartet of Journals in the same design as #112 "Atlantique".

 

This is the base material , a 12inch by 12inch square paper printed with some graphics.

Some prints are very well put together in terms of aesthetics.

Some appear unco-ordinated and 'hastily' put together.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/Journal%20115%20Postage/DSCF2167.jpg

 

The covers are done ... like so ...

One large A5 size;

One A6

One A6 Landscape

One A7

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/Journal%20115%20Postage/DSCF2482.jpg

 

I have selected a nice dark brown bookcloth for the spine edge like so ...

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/Journal%20115%20Postage/DSCF2486.jpg

 

a closeup of the graphics.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/Journal%20115%20Postage/DSCF2485.jpg

 

PM me if interested.

Edited July 12, 2010 by TMLee

[USMCMom]

There are quite a few videos on YouTube on book binding and also different stitching that can be done.

[TMLee]

This is Journal #116 "Le Corbu ... " crafted on commission.

 

The commission called for a sketchbook in a landscape format bearing 'traces' of the iconic master architect Le Corbusier ...

It involved sketching his buildings and other designs and transferring them onto suitable paper for the covers, a technique employed in my white series of journals.

 

The finished product

Front , pictured with a Stipula Saturno Blue Black Ebonite crescent filler in <B> nib. (a fantastic nib I discovered- it had strokewidth variation - much to my surprise)

The Front cover bears a hand sketch of what one would see in one of the approaches to Ronchamp ...

The bldg comes into view magnificently ...

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/Journal%20116%20Le%20Corbu/DSCF2601.jpg

 

Rear

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/Journal%20116%20Le%20Corbu/DSCF2598.jpg

 

Spine.

I chose white stitches as is standard on my white series of journals.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/Journal%20116%20Le%20Corbu/DSCF2599.jpg http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/Journal%20116%20Le%20Corbu/DSCF2600.jpg

 

Full spread

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/Journal%20116%20Le%20Corbu/DSCF2602.jpg

 

The Front flyleaf - a sketch of Corbu's famous man of proportions .

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/Journal%20116%20Le%20Corbu/DSCF2603.jpg

 

The rear flyleaf

I decided to sketch something a little less commonly featured .. The pews ...

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/Journal%20116%20Le%20Corbu/DSCF2604.jpg

 

I provided a pocket too - with the namecard slot ...

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/Journal%20116%20Le%20Corbu/DSCF2605.jpg

 

The inktestpage.

I chose 135gsm paper that was not white. It best fits the purpose of sketching - whether charcoal or FP or pencil with washes , etc

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/Journal%20116%20Le%20Corbu/DSCF2608.jpg

 

The Colophon

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/Journal%20116%20Le%20Corbu/DSCF2606.jpg

[Rena]

I am so impressed with all your journals. Quality and beauty!

[lecorbusier]

I just received my #116 today commissioned for an architect friend with paper from TMLee specified for pencil sketching . Thank you TMLee! It is a very beautiful landscape journal!

[TMLee]

I am so impressed with all your journals. Quality and beauty!

 

 

Thanks Rena ...

[TMLee]

I just received my #116 today commissioned for an architect friend with paper from TMLee specified for pencil sketching . Thank you TMLee! It is a very beautiful landscape journal!

 

 

Most welcomed ...

[TMLee]

This is Journal #115 "Postage" - the first of a quartet thats just been completed ..

 

Front

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/Journal%20115%20Postage/DSCF2614.jpg http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/Journal%20115%20Postage/DSCF2615.jpg

 

Rear

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/Journal%20115%20Postage/DSCF2616.jpg

 

Full spread.

Its a print of a sketch of a hand that seems to be hand lettering

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/Journal%20115%20Postage/DSCF2620.jpg http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/Journal%20115%20Postage/DSCF2621.jpg

 

Dark Brown stitch cords with matching ribbon pagemarker and matching shade of flyleaves...

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/Journal%20115%20Postage/DSCF2627.jpg http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/Journal%20115%20Postage/DSCF2619.jpg

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/Journal%20115%20Postage/DSCF2624.jpg

 

The ink testpage

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/Journal%20115%20Postage/DSCF2623-1.jpg

 

Colophon

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/Journal%20115%20Postage/DSCF2625-1.jpg

 

Out of excitement to see the end product, I have also completed the mini A7 size that carries the bookcloth border along its spine.

It looks more stately.

Will post pics soon...

[TMLee]

Limited quantities of my handcrafted journals carrying Clairefontaine TRIOMPHE paper - White offered for sale (on order) here ...

 

Thanks for looking ...

Edited July 26, 2010 by TMLee

[TMLee]

Some high quality bookcloths from Madrid Spain , from a really fascinating bookbindery that was established way back in 1890

 

The bindery is called AMILLO, S.C.

 

I have in my possession only some 8 shades of their high quality bookcloths.

This series of bookcloth is called GEMATEX.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Stationery%20Paraphernalia/GEMATEX%20bookcloth/DSCF2652.jpg

 

 

As stated on its webpage, the fabric is indeed high quality as I have examined. Its 210gsm and with a backing that is pretty thicker than those that I have seen so far on bookcloths.

The paper backing is 60gsm as stated on the webpage.

The end result is that the bookcloth is somewhat thicker and possibly tougher.

This is what the texture looks like upclose...

(sorry for the moire effect - how does one overcome this in digital photography?)

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Stationery%20Paraphernalia/GEMATEX%20bookcloth/DSCF2653.jpg

 

 

I decided to quickly try it out to see how the material suits my primitive techniques ...

And I am pretty impressed with its workability :clap1:

I tried the 2 shades that attracted me most - a sort of light Olive Drab - not 'jarring' to the eyes. The chroma is more subdued.

The other one is a nice dull yellow or dull orange or dull yellow orange - the kind that is understatedly elegant ... (i need help in describing...)

They look pretty nice , not unlike the Hemmingway pair in 100% cotton recently featured ...

(there are significant differences to the touch, though )

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Stationery%20Paraphernalia/GEMATEX%20bookcloth/DSCF2629.jpg

 

The covers all wrapped

The green one

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Stationery%20Paraphernalia/GEMATEX%20bookcloth/DSCF2641.jpg

 

and the yellow one

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Stationery%20Paraphernalia/GEMATEX%20bookcloth/DSCF2639.jpg

 

Of greatest concern to me was how it folded over the rounded corners.

The material was thickish but it yielded beautifully upon the usual overnight clamping.

This is the closeup of the end result after overnight clamping.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Stationery%20Paraphernalia/GEMATEX%20bookcloth/DSCF2658.jpg

 

 

Its not perfect, I know, I settled on this technique after much experimenting. (I wish someone taught me in the first place and save me all the sweat )

But this technique yields the most presentable rounded corners.

It is smooth and rounded to the touch, unlike my other journals that are covered in paper.

However, I haven't been able to transfer this technique to paper coverings though.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Stationery%20Paraphernalia/GEMATEX%20bookcloth/DSCF2660.jpg

 

 

If any of these bookcloth covers interest you for a journal cover, just PM me or email me.

 

Thanks for looking ...

 

Amazing shop that AMILLO ...

Edited July 27, 2010 by TMLee

[TMLee]

7th batch of journals offered for sale here ...

[TMLee]

I started a separate thread here to feature stuff on my workbench ... designs that I am working on or dreaming about ... :embarrassed_smile:

[TMLee]

This is Journal #115A (A7) "Postage" ... the second of a quartet belonging to the "Postage" series.

 

Front

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/Journal%20115%20Postage/Journal%20115A%20A7%20Postage/DSCF2670.jpg http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/Journal%20115%20Postage/Journal%20115A%20A7%20Postage/DSCF2676.jpg

 

 

Full spread with a TWSBI 530 DIAMOND ...

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/Journal%20115%20Postage/Journal%20115A%20A7%20Postage/DSCF2677.jpg

 

 

Colophon

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/Journal%20115%20Postage/Journal%20115A%20A7%20Postage/DSCF2679.jpg

[TMLee]

Journal #101B "SHINWAZOME CHIYOGAMI - Maple Leaves"

 

This variant is done with waxed linen cord 4-ply #18 gauge, Orange Crush the colour ...

pictured side by side the one with white cords ...

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Journal%20101%20SHINWAZOME%20CHIYOGAMI%20%20Maple%20Leaves/Journal%20101B%20CF%20paper%20SHINWAZOME%20CHIYOGAMI%20Maple%20L/DSCF2867.jpg http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Journal%20101%20SHINWAZOME%20CHIYOGAMI%20%20Maple%20Leaves/Journal%20101B%20CF%20paper%20SHINWAZOME%20CHIYOGAMI%20Maple%20L/DSCF2870.jpg

 

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Journal%20101%20SHINWAZOME%20CHIYOGAMI%20%20Maple%20Leaves/Journal%20101B%20CF%20paper%20SHINWAZOME%20CHIYOGAMI%20Maple%20L/DSCF2874.jpg

 

 

This journal is stitched with Clairefontaine TRIOMPHE paper , high white, 90gsm.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Journal%20101%20SHINWAZOME%20CHIYOGAMI%20%20Maple%20Leaves/Journal%20101B%20CF%20paper%20SHINWAZOME%20CHIYOGAMI%20Maple%20L/DSCF2896.jpg http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/Journal%20101%20SHINWAZOME%20CHIYOGAMI%20%20Maple%20Leaves/Journal%20101B%20CF%20paper%20SHINWAZOME%20CHIYOGAMI%20Maple%20L/DSCF2877.jpg

[TMLee]

The first pair of journals covered in GEMATEX Bookcloth.

(I think I am going thru a 'pair' phase .... )

The quality of this bookcloth is superb.

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/GEMATEX%20SERIES/Journal%20118%20GEMATEX%20-%20Ochre/DSCF2938.jpg http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/GEMATEX%20SERIES/Journal%20118%20GEMATEX%20-%20Ochre/DSCF2939.jpg

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/GEMATEX%20SERIES/Journal%20118%20GEMATEX%20-%20Ochre/DSCF2936.jpg http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/GEMATEX%20SERIES/Journal%20118%20GEMATEX%20-%20Ochre/DSCF2937.jpg

 

 

 

The stitches are waxed linen threads 4-ply and #18 gauge.

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/GEMATEX%20SERIES/Journal%20118%20GEMATEX%20-%20Ochre/DSCF2927.jpg http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/GEMATEX%20SERIES/Journal%20118%20GEMATEX%20-%20Ochre/DSCF2931.jpg

 

 

 

 

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/GEMATEX%20SERIES/Journal%20118%20GEMATEX%20-%20Ochre/DSCF2928.jpg http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/GEMATEX%20SERIES/Journal%20118%20GEMATEX%20-%20Ochre/DSCF2933.jpg

 

The pair contains

Journal #118 "GEMATEX - Ochre"

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/GEMATEX%20SERIES/Journal%20118%20GEMATEX%20-%20Ochre/DSCF2918.jpg http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/GEMATEX%20SERIES/Journal%20118%20GEMATEX%20-%20Ochre/DSCF2910.jpg

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/GEMATEX%20SERIES/Journal%20118%20GEMATEX%20-%20Ochre/DSCF2914.jpg

 

I picked a nicer flyleaf

It is textured.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/GEMATEX%20SERIES/Journal%20118%20GEMATEX%20-%20Ochre/DSCF2924.jpg

 

Replete with the namecard slot and anti 'drop-out' flap

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/GEMATEX%20SERIES/Journal%20118%20GEMATEX%20-%20Ochre/DSCF2921.jpg

 

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/GEMATEX%20SERIES/Journal%20118%20GEMATEX%20-%20Ochre/DSCF2920.jpg http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/GEMATEX%20SERIES/Journal%20118%20GEMATEX%20-%20Ochre/DSCF2926.jpg

 

 

 

.... and ...

 

Journal #117 "GEMATEX - Olive Green"

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/GEMATEX%20SERIES/Journal%20117%20GEMATEX%20-%20Olive%20Green/DSCF2898.jpg http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/GEMATEX%20SERIES/Journal%20117%20GEMATEX%20-%20Olive%20Green/DSCF2903.jpg

 

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/GEMATEX%20SERIES/Journal%20117%20GEMATEX%20-%20Olive%20Green/DSCF2902.jpg http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/GEMATEX%20SERIES/Journal%20117%20GEMATEX%20-%20Olive%20Green/DSCF2900.jpg

 

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/GEMATEX%20SERIES/Journal%20117%20GEMATEX%20-%20Olive%20Green/DSCF2906.jpg http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/GEMATEX%20SERIES/Journal%20117%20GEMATEX%20-%20Olive%20Green/DSCF2909.jpg

 

 

 

The same type of flyleaf but in a matching colour.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/GEMATEX%20SERIES/Journal%20117%20GEMATEX%20-%20Olive%20Green/DSCF2907.jpg

 

Writing paper are all NATURALIS Vanilla White Smooth . 135gsm

Edited August 12, 2010 by TMLee

[gyrosan]

Lovely. Truly inspiring and made with dedication to detail and excellent craftmanship. Thumbs up, TMLee.

 

Practice makes one a master.

 

Kind regards,

gyrosan

[TMLee]

Lovely. Truly inspiring and made with dedication to detail and excellent craftmanship. Thumbs up, TMLee.

 

Practice makes one a master.

 

Kind regards,

gyrosan

 

 

Thanks gyrosan ...