... homemade journal ...

[TMLee]

Here's another one ....

 

Journal #147N "Noah & Gang"

 

A6 size

 

Also Jet Black Bookcloth , with a recess to receive the graphic ...

 

Full spread ...

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2011/2011%20JOURNALS/Journal%20147%20Jet%20Black%20Bookcloth/147N%20Jet%20Black%20Bkcloth%20-%20Noah%20and%20Gang/DSCF0354.jpg

 

 

 

I chose yellow to blend with the yellow on the graphics ..

Yellow stitches

yellow flyleaves

yellow ribbon

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2011/2011%20JOURNALS/Journal%20147%20Jet%20Black%20Bookcloth/147N%20Jet%20Black%20Bkcloth%20-%20Noah%20and%20Gang/DSCF0350.jpg

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2011/2011%20JOURNALS/Journal%20147%20Jet%20Black%20Bookcloth/147N%20Jet%20Black%20Bkcloth%20-%20Noah%20and%20Gang/DSCF0353.jpg

 

The flyleaves

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2011/2011%20JOURNALS/Journal%20147%20Jet%20Black%20Bookcloth/147N%20Jet%20Black%20Bkcloth%20-%20Noah%20and%20Gang/DSCF0358.jpg

 

 

 

Rear

I shortened the stitches at the spine, here its only 10mm from the edge.

For aesthetics,

I also used a 6 station bind instead of 4 stations even though its strong enough for the purpose.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2011/2011%20JOURNALS/Journal%20147%20Jet%20Black%20Bookcloth/147N%20Jet%20Black%20Bkcloth%20-%20Noah%20and%20Gang/DSCF0346.jpg

 

 

Colophon

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2011/2011%20JOURNALS/Journal%20147%20Jet%20Black%20Bookcloth/147N%20Jet%20Black%20Bkcloth%20-%20Noah%20and%20Gang/DSCF0360.jpg

 

 

Writing paper is

NATURALIS , Absolute white , 120g, Smooth

7 Signatures, 4 Folios each

Total 112 writing pages

photocopied with 5mm grid - grey dots

 

 

 

Larson's humour ...

:lol:

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2011/2011%20JOURNALS/Journal%20147%20Jet%20Black%20Bookcloth/147N%20Jet%20Black%20Bkcloth%20-%20Noah%20and%20Gang/DSCF0355.jpg

Edited September 15, 2014 by TMLee

[dcpritch]

Somehow, the journal shown above has ended up in Northern Minnesota and has found a happy home. Lo and behold, a few pens might be a perfect match to its accents.

 

 

Top to bottom are Bexley 10th Anniversary LE in lemon acrylic, Sailor Naginata Togi Ribbed in canary, and ParkerDuofold Junior in Mandarin

 

 

It is not always easy to see the subtleties in photos, but if you've never had one of TMLee's journals in your hand you are missing some of the most exquisite workmanship imaginable.

 

 

[TMLee]

Somehow, the journal shown above has ended up in Northern Minnesota and has found a happy home. Lo and behold, a few pens might be a perfect match to its accents.

 

 

Top to bottom are Bexley 10th Anniversary LE in lemon acrylic, Sailor Naginata Togi Ribbed in canary, and ParkerDuofold Junior in Mandarin

 

 

It is not always easy to see the subtleties in photos, but if you've never had one of TMLee's journals in your hand you are missing some of the most exquisite workmanship imaginable.

 

 

 

Wow !

Nice !

 

Thank you for your kind words

[HDoug]

Moderator note: At the request of DrCodfish, I split the posts concerning the very gorgeous glacier journal (and the project of making a box for it and pens) into a separate topic. That to keep comments on that project from hijacking this wonderful thread.

Pen, Journal, and Box Project

Carry on ladies and gentlemen.

 

Doug

[TMLee]

This one's made on order

 

Journal 195A "BUCKRAM - Black" A6 size

 

My 30th TR Journal

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/BUCKRAM/195%20Buckram%20-%20Black/195A%20Buckram%20-%20Black/021_zpsf778fe89.jpg

 

 

 

Front

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/BUCKRAM/195%20Buckram%20-%20Black/195A%20Buckram%20-%20Black/002_zpsd55f897b.jpg

 

 

Band deployed

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/BUCKRAM/195%20Buckram%20-%20Black/195A%20Buckram%20-%20Black/005_zpsab163d87.jpg

 

 

Nice dimpled bands

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/BUCKRAM/195%20Buckram%20-%20Black/195A%20Buckram%20-%20Black/006_zps6d96f9b7.jpg

 

 

This is ARBELAVE Library Buckram #585 - Black.

a very hardy material , can withstand alot of abuse, impervious to moisture, can be wiped clean.

Practically treated canvas.

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/BUCKRAM/195%20Buckram%20-%20Black/195A%20Buckram%20-%20Black/004_zps68cfdcbe.jpg

 

 

There was a request for purple

and it was incorporated as flyleaves

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/BUCKRAM/195%20Buckram%20-%20Black/195A%20Buckram%20-%20Black/015_zps428d7cba.jpg

 

 

Rear pocket with namecard slot

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/BUCKRAM/195%20Buckram%20-%20Black/195A%20Buckram%20-%20Black/016_zpsa3ef9a35.jpg

 

 

Blue stitches were preferred over other options in keeping with a 'cool' theme.

This is a six-station stitch which is necessary for my journals carrying TR paper.

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/BUCKRAM/195%20Buckram%20-%20Black/195A%20Buckram%20-%20Black/009_zpsa164e64e.jpg

 

 

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/BUCKRAM/195%20Buckram%20-%20Black/195A%20Buckram%20-%20Black/011_zps7a200081.jpg

 

Matching ribbon

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/BUCKRAM/195%20Buckram%20-%20Black/195A%20Buckram%20-%20Black/008_zpse979fa67.jpg

 

 

Full spread

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/BUCKRAM/195%20Buckram%20-%20Black/195A%20Buckram%20-%20Black/012_zps6074362e.jpg

 

 

With the purple and blue colourways in view

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/BUCKRAM/195%20Buckram%20-%20Black/195A%20Buckram%20-%20Black/013_zps5179e0e0.jpg

 

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/BUCKRAM/195%20Buckram%20-%20Black/195A%20Buckram%20-%20Black/014_zps4af93c8f.jpg

 

 

 

Inktestpage

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/BUCKRAM/195%20Buckram%20-%20Black/195A%20Buckram%20-%20Black/017_zpsa9191e18.jpg

 

 

Colophon

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/BUCKRAM/195%20Buckram%20-%20Black/195A%20Buckram%20-%20Black/018_zps9a04077f.jpg

 

 

Writing paper is

TOMOE RIVER Paper , 52g , Cream , supersmooth

7 Signatures , 10 Folios each

Total 280 writing pages

Edited October 11, 2014 by TMLee

[cellardoor04]

TMLee, your work is simply amazing!!! Want to take on an apprentice?

[TMLee]

TMLee, your work is simply amazing!!! Want to take on an apprentice?

 

Thank you

 

I am happy you like them.

 

[TMLee]

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/201%20FPD2014%20II/image7_zps59c27761.jpeg

 

 

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/201%20FPD2014%20II/image6_zps2454f924.jpeg

 

 

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/201%20FPD2014%20II/image3_zpsdbc21037.jpeg

 

 

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/201%20FPD2014%20II/image4_zpsfc8e102c.jpeg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Toying with the idea of another variant ...

Edited October 18, 2014 by TMLee

[TMLee]

I usually revisit my past designs , looking to see how it can be improved or if there can be a variant out of that design.

 

the ideas are usually recorded graphically

becos sometimes seeing the images leads on to other ideas.

in other words , recording developmental ideas.

 

One of the benefits of such a process is that you can backtrack a few steps and explore an alternative at that particular point.

 

This is especially helpful , when you conclude a design but somehow feel its unsatisfactory , and you have a little problem putting your finger on what needs to be corrected.

 

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/186%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green/186A%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green%20-%20Spine%20Emboss/image5_zps22075607.jpeg

 

 

Edited October 19, 2014 by TMLee

[TMLee]

Decided to execute the pattern above ....

 

cutting out the pattern

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/186%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green/186A%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green%20-%20Spine%20Emboss/003_zpsdedc9938.jpg

 

 

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/186%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green/186A%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green%20-%20Spine%20Emboss/002_zpsc51da0a3.jpg

 

 

I just felt a deboss will look better ..

so the first attempt is a deboss ...

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/186%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green/186A%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green%20-%20Spine%20Emboss/004_zps777f4b53.jpg

 

 

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/186%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green/186A%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green%20-%20Spine%20Emboss/005_zps11a4aa49.jpg

 

 

Lime green bookcloth is excellent in showcasing a deboss / emboss

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/186%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green/186A%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green%20-%20Spine%20Emboss/008_zps496e39a5.jpg

 

closeup

I cut out somemore notches to break the monotony

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/186%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green/186A%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green%20-%20Spine%20Emboss/009_zpsbfa1353b.jpg

Edited October 19, 2014 by TMLee

[TMLee]

Next was the emboss variant ...

 

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/186%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green/186A%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green%20-%20Spine%20Emboss/006_zpsd6e7db40.jpg

 

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/186%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green/186A%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green%20-%20Spine%20Emboss/015_zps687e4a71.jpg

 

 

both emboss and deboss side by side ...

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/186%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green/186A%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green%20-%20Spine%20Emboss/011_zpsd19531c4.jpg

 

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/186%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green/186A%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green%20-%20Spine%20Emboss/013_zps02dc01fa.jpg

 

 

 

which do you guys like better ?

 

the emboss (on the left) or the deboss (on the right) ?

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/186%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green/186A%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green%20-%20Spine%20Emboss/012_zpscdbe4981.jpg

 

 

I cant decide ...

 

the design intent was a six station stitch design so the stitches will fall in place on the lower surface of the emboss design

 

 

 

However, the stitches will sit on the raised part of the deboss design - which I dont quite like becos the thread will not be protected from abrasions.

But it is the deboss effect which I like.

Somehow it looks more 'right' being a deboss.

 

 

might be useful to hear some of your thots ...

 

[kazoolaw]

I like them both-used on the same journal it would look like the emboss stamped and made the deboss.

 

Disclaimer: I have no style or taste.

 

gary

[MissChief]

Personally, after looking at the picture for a while, I keep finding my eye drawn to the embossed side. I find it more pleasing to my eye, more balanced.

[RichKen]

I like the idea of using them both. I'll often omit details such as document envelope and elastic which helps orient the front and back of the journal. In this example is that the front or back of the journal? You have remove the journal from the clam shell and open the book to know where the front/back is. Sometime I'll change the color of the thread at one of the stations to help orient the book to distinguish the front from the back.

 

 

Your design process is admirable. Thanks for sharing so generously.

 

 

[TMLee]

I like the idea of using them both. I'll often omit details such as document envelope and elastic which helps orient the front and back of the journal. In this example is that the front or back of the journal? You have remove the journal from the clam shell and open the book to know where the front/back is. Sometime I'll change the color of the thread at one of the stations to help orient the book to distinguish the front from the back.

 

webPIC00056.jpg

 

Your design process is admirable. Thanks for sharing so generously.

 

 

 

 

 

WOW

 

Awesome !

 

That looks like A4 size ?

 

Is that marbled paper too ?

[TMLee]

I like them both-used on the same journal it would look like the emboss stamped and made the deboss.

 

Disclaimer: I have no style or taste.

 

gary

 

Thanks ,

yes that option did occur to me.

 

it was attempted on one of my earlier designs , also emboss and deboss technique.

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/28367-homemade-journal/?p=1800393

 

not sure how to describe this ...

But i feel the symmetry is so strong on this motif (along the spine), that to present otherwise is kind of going against the grain.

 

 

Personally, after looking at the picture for a while, I keep finding my eye drawn to the embossed side. I find it more pleasing to my eye, more balanced.

 

Thanks

 

Now with their corresponding covers ,

perhaps easier to visualize ...

 

emboss

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/186%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green/186A%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green%20-%20Spine%20Emboss/007_zps15d9377f.jpg

 

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/186%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green/186A%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green%20-%20Spine%20Emboss/008_zps2975475d.jpg

 

 

 

Deboss

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/186%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green/186A%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green%20-%20Spine%20Emboss/009_zps1d7ba82d.jpg

 

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/186%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green/186A%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green%20-%20Spine%20Emboss/010_zps7e7913b3.jpg

 

 

 

BTW

this is a six-station design.

but unlike previous ones, this one will have the stitches slanted the other direction .

 

 

Will have to complete the stitching to see the full effect more accurately.

Edited October 20, 2014 by TMLee

[pen2paper]

!!! this thread is like special dessert served to valued guests..

 

both, another > can't decide, though my eye gravitates to the right.. they belong together somehow...

 

RichKen, Beautiful work, thanks for sharing!

[TMLee]

!!! this thread is like special dessert served to valued guests..

 

both, another > can't decide, though my eye gravitates to the right.. they belong together somehow...

 

RichKen, Beautiful work, thanks for sharing!

 

Thanks

 

the deboss you mean?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kind of stumbled upon this ,

the leftovers of them cutouts ...

 

interesting composition ....

 

has potential to be explored further...

 

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/186%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green/186A%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green%20-%20Spine%20Emboss/003_zpsb531959e.jpg

 

 

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/186%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green/186A%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green%20-%20Spine%20Emboss/004_zps8f85623b.jpg

 

 

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/186%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green/186A%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green%20-%20Spine%20Emboss/005_zps9ea1a8ec.jpg

Edited October 20, 2014 by TMLee

[TMLee]

 

Thanks

 

the deboss you mean?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kind of stumbled upon this ,

the leftovers of them cutouts ...

 

interesting composition ....

 

has potential to be explored further...

 

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/186%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green/186A%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green%20-%20Spine%20Emboss/003_zpsb531959e.jpg

 

 

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/186%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green/186A%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green%20-%20Spine%20Emboss/004_zps8f85623b.jpg

 

 

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/186%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green/186A%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green%20-%20Spine%20Emboss/005_zps9ea1a8ec.jpg

 

 

 

 

YAY ! :bunny01:

 

I found a solution ...

 

This led me to the solution of having a deboss whilst at the same time having stitches on a lower surface.

 

The solution was simple - add one more shoulder into the patterns ...

Why didnt I think of this before !!!

 

The photo above was the solution staring right back at me !

 

Translating the motif above into a template ...

 

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/186%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green/186A%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green%20-%20Spine%20Emboss/011_zps22158c22.jpg

 

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/186%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green/186A%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green%20-%20Spine%20Emboss/012_zps737e98eb.jpg

 

 

Cutting them out

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/186%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green/186A%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green%20-%20Spine%20Emboss/013_zpse68dca65.jpg

 

 

The motif transferred to a cover ...

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/186%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green/186A%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green%20-%20Spine%20Emboss/014_zps7a46a878.jpg

 

 

both covers ...

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/186%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green/186A%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green%20-%20Spine%20Emboss/016_zpscf7d7046.jpg

 

this is what i mean when the stitches need to be seated on the lower (debossed) surface ..

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/186%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green/186A%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green%20-%20Spine%20Emboss/018_zps47449378.jpg

 

 

 

 

Executing the deboss ...

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/186%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green/186A%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green%20-%20Spine%20Emboss/019_zps1abc26aa.jpg

 

 

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/186%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green/186A%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green%20-%20Spine%20Emboss/021_zps052910e5.jpg

 

 

 

trying very hard to visualize the final product ...

i think those parts look too spindly ...

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/186%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green/186A%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green%20-%20Spine%20Emboss/022_zpsb3f48f1f.jpg

 

 

Yes !

It pays to be slow and steady ,

[TMLee]

i felt it was too narrow , so I added back the cut piece ...

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/186%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green/186A%20GEMATEX%20Lime%20Green%20-%20Spine%20Emboss/023_zpsdb6cd417.jpg