... homemade journal ...

What beauty... & it reminds me of a diary very similar in looks, that I used decades ago. Not as exquisitely crafted as yours, but very nice all the same. With a silk cover. Still have it... It came from China.

December 29, 2014

Lovely!

January 1, 2015

Thanks folks ...

the silk fabric is indeed very stunning...

you can actually see the weave , strand by strand .... line by line ...

amazing handiwork ...

January 6, 2015

A quintet ...

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2015/203%20Tenugui/034_zpsa6bc2629.jpg

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2015/203%20Tenugui/036_zps986a5212.jpg

January 23, 2015

This is another variant of the FPD Logo 2014 journal series.

This is Journal 190K FPD Logo 2014 - BUCKRAM Black - Deboss

A6 size

My 42nd TR Journal

Front

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/190%20FPD%20Logo%202014%20-%20Orange%20Brillar/190K%20FPD%20Logo%202014%20-%20Buckram%20-%20Black%20-%20Deboss/001_zpsbkzygmse.jpg

Rear

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/190%20FPD%20Logo%202014%20-%20Orange%20Brillar/190K%20FPD%20Logo%202014%20-%20Buckram%20-%20Black%20-%20Deboss/005_zpsqpjcq6a7.jpg

Nice satin black elastic band , dimpled ...

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/190%20FPD%20Logo%202014%20-%20Orange%20Brillar/190K%20FPD%20Logo%202014%20-%20Buckram%20-%20Black%20-%20Deboss/007_zpss8squtar.jpg

I like the orange and black combo

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/190%20FPD%20Logo%202014%20-%20Orange%20Brillar/190K%20FPD%20Logo%202014%20-%20Buckram%20-%20Black%20-%20Deboss/009_zpszqjowhsm.jpg

Matching orange ribbon

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/190%20FPD%20Logo%202014%20-%20Orange%20Brillar/190K%20FPD%20Logo%202014%20-%20Buckram%20-%20Black%20-%20Deboss/012_zpss0szy7qo.jpg

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/190%20FPD%20Logo%202014%20-%20Orange%20Brillar/190K%20FPD%20Logo%202014%20-%20Buckram%20-%20Black%20-%20Deboss/010_zpsisioohex.jpg

Orange stitches

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/190%20FPD%20Logo%202014%20-%20Orange%20Brillar/190K%20FPD%20Logo%202014%20-%20Buckram%20-%20Black%20-%20Deboss/008_zps7ccoehy4.jpg

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/190%20FPD%20Logo%202014%20-%20Orange%20Brillar/190K%20FPD%20Logo%202014%20-%20Buckram%20-%20Black%20-%20Deboss/014_zpshvqpk3is.jpg

Full spread

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/190%20FPD%20Logo%202014%20-%20Orange%20Brillar/190K%20FPD%20Logo%202014%20-%20Buckram%20-%20Black%20-%20Deboss/013_zpswgprxztz.jpg

With flyleaves in view

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/190%20FPD%20Logo%202014%20-%20Orange%20Brillar/190K%20FPD%20Logo%202014%20-%20Buckram%20-%20Black%20-%20Deboss/016_zpsspptesyc.jpg

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/190%20FPD%20Logo%202014%20-%20Orange%20Brillar/190K%20FPD%20Logo%202014%20-%20Buckram%20-%20Black%20-%20Deboss/019_zps72dtusxx.jpg

Colophon

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/190%20FPD%20Logo%202014%20-%20Orange%20Brillar/190K%20FPD%20Logo%202014%20-%20Buckram%20-%20Black%20-%20Deboss/027_zpsmgpmxhjh.jpg

Writing paper is

TOMOE RIVER paper , 52g, Cream

7 Signatures

10 Folios each

Total 280 writing pages

I've always hesitated doing a black deboss becos it is not to easily noticeable.

But with BUCKRAM, its a little better becos the material reflects light better than say black bookcloth , which is matte and doesnt reflect light easily.

I will probably make a few more in the other BUCKRAM colours.

Subtle black Deboss

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/190%20FPD%20Logo%202014%20-%20Orange%20Brillar/190K%20FPD%20Logo%202014%20-%20Buckram%20-%20Black%20-%20Deboss/002_zpsaukxjewi.jpg

Nice black journal with just a splash of contrasting orange.

Hardy cover material - can withstand grime , sweat , etc

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2014/190%20FPD%20Logo%202014%20-%20Orange%20Brillar/190K%20FPD%20Logo%202014%20-%20Buckram%20-%20Black%20-%20Deboss/022_zpsku0myvv0.jpg

January 23, 2015

How about one of these latest offerings in A5 size? I am finding A6 a little cramped...

I am so glad you now regularly do the FPD logo on the cover - I can see one in my future... TR paper of course! but would really prefer the larger size, if it can be done...

January 24, 2015

How about one of these latest offerings in A5 size? I am finding A6 a little cramped...
I am so glad you now regularly do the FPD logo on the cover - I can see one in my future... TR paper of course! but would really prefer the larger size, if it can be done...

emailed you :-)

July 29, 2015

I have been away from journal crafting for some time now.

Still struggling to recover the old rhythm

July 29, 2015

HOW TO PIERCE SIGNATURES ( OF TOMOE RIVER PAPER )

To those of you trying out bookbinding ...

I am sharing here my experience with handling TR paper as I craft my journals in this particular type of binding.

TR paper is very thin - at only 52g.

Its also ultra smooth.

Because its so thin, it creases easily.

The less you handle it, the less it gets creased.

The example here is A5 size journal.

Meaning the TR paper is an exact A4 size (not the slight larger version) .

It is folded over once , to get an A5 size folio.

In this pic, you see an example of an A5 journal being pierced.

This is my DIY homemade piercing cradle.

Its made out of cardboard.

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/BOOKBINDING/Piercing%20Signatures/002_zps3qcxelkh.jpg

I punch out the rounded corners first, BEFORE folding the Signature.

My Signatures are 10 sheets of TR paper.

So I take 10 sheets of TR paper,

then holding the 10 sheets firmly, I punch out the rounded corners at one go.

Punching with TR paper also requires some attention to the technique.

Becos TR paper is very smooth, one of the common handling problems is that the sheets of paper tend to slide over each other ever so easily.

This slipping and sliding is the bane of many flaws / defects that you sometimes encounter as you progress thru the several stages of bookbinding.

Maybe next time I will explain in a separate post how to punch out rounded corners.

Anyway,

here is one Signature (already folded crisply with a bonefolder) laid into position on my DIY piercing cradle.

After laying it on the cradle in position, make a final check to see if all sheets are aligned perfectly.

Then I use some clips and clip the entire signature in position.

Clip on both sides.

Clip the Signature to the Cradle.

This way , the TR paper has no chance to slide out of position.

(they slide VERY easily)

I also glue a strip of rubber on the jaws of the clips to prevent any damage from marring the paper.

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/BOOKBINDING/Piercing%20Signatures/003_zpsx9c1f9mz.jpg

Next, I lay the piercing jig (also DIY) into position.

This paper jig is pushed snugly into the valley.

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/BOOKBINDING/Piercing%20Signatures/004_zpssrhvyulv.jpg

PIERCING JIG

Here are my piercing jigs, each for a different size of journal.

It is a jig to guide the piercing of the sewing stations.

Each hole is small - nowadays , I ensure that the hole is no larger than the stitching needle that I will be using to stitch later.

Small holes translate into higher accuracy.

Large holes allow the Signature to move out of alignment from its adjacent Signatures.

( Imagine stitching with dental floss - yes its possible - its very thin thread in an oversized hole - so there's a lot of room to move out of alignment.)

Each Signature has 8 holes X 7 Signatures = 56holes - and that is how many times the stations are pierced.

Each set of 7 holes has to line up nicely across the spine.

Becos when holes are lined up perfectly, you get a nicer stitch pattern in the end.

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/BOOKBINDING/Piercing%20Signatures/007_zpsvjvl2mac.jpg

The advantage of using a paper jig is that your piercing will become a lot more accurate.

With a paper jig as your guide, every Signature is pierced in the exact same position.

The benefits of taking care at this stage will become apparent at the final stage after you have completed stitching.

There will be an overall perceptible neatness, in the alignment of the stitches.

Also, the head of the spine will look more aligned - as the signatures stand shoulder to shoulder.

Next , I pierce using a sharp large needle that is about the same diameter of my stitching needle.

Here the needle is held in a handheld vise for holding tiny drillbits (usually for hobby crafting)

There is a blue piece of plastic which I lay there to prevent contact between my fingers and the paper.

This humble piece of plastic is a very useful tool thruout the journal crafting. it is used to prevent fingernail marks during some stages where you need to handle the paper/flyleaves/ etc in a certain way.

Pierce straight downwards.

Always pierce in the same fashion thruout all signatures., same orientation to your lightsource.

(your lightsource casts shadows and if you turn the cradle this way and that, your piercing accuracy is also affected, even though very slight. )

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/BOOKBINDING/Piercing%20Signatures/005_zps0pphcbhh.jpg

The jig that I am using is only 4 holed even though 8 holes are needed on one Signature.

This is intentional.

I am piercing only 4 holes one way, so that I turn the signature upside down and pierce the other 4 holes - same manner.

Again, the reason is to achieve symmetry along the entire spine.

The 4 holes are the exact same distance away from each end of the book.

Here , the Signature is turned upside down in preparation to pierce the remaining 4 holes.

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/BOOKBINDING/Piercing%20Signatures/006_zpsxvvxuyk5.jpg

Always return the completed Signature to the same rightside up position to the bookblock.

In essence, the reason for the techniques I employ , is to keep tolerances to a minimum at every stage of bookbinding.

All these patient efforts will contribute to a satisfying end result.

Enjoy

July 29, 2015

Thanks this is just what I need as soon as I have some free time I am going to have a go

July 29, 2015

Oh thank you, Lee (it is great to have you back).

It is very nice of you to share some tricks with us. Very nice, indeed.

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