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Golden Summer Flowers Journal, B5 size Handbound Journal with Pretty Poppies

Golden Summer Flowers Journal, B5 size Handbound Journal with Pretty Poppies

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I created this gorgeous journal because I believe your words are worth it!

The covers for this pretty hand bound journal are original cyanotype prints, featuring wildflowers, which I gathered from the hedgerows around my lovely Wiltshire home during the long summer months.

For me, the best thing about summer … all the wildflowers!! There are Wild Field Poppies, Wild Mallows, and Ox-Eye Daisies, and some teeny tiny flowers that I think might be some kind of Cranesbill. I love the Ox-Eye daisies that grow in such abundance around here! They’re the jolliest of flowers!

I used Fabriano Tiziano art paper for the covers, in a lovely pale blue shade called Brina. This paper is the perfect weight for creating the covers for my journals. It’s strong enough to withstand the cyanotype chemicals and the dyes and inks I use in the development process; it can also stand up to the washing at the end of the process!

I used jardin turquoise ink in the wet cyanotype developing process. I also used some sparkly Winsor and Newton gold ink to add a dash of bling.

The inside covers are handmade Nepalese Lokta paper, in a gorgeous turquoise colour.

The book is bound with Teal Irish Linen waxed thread. It’s the best kind of thread for bookbinding, because it doesn’t stretch, so the book stays firmly bound, no matter how often you open and close it.

Coptic binding means the book lies completely flat when opened, making it perfect for journaling.

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I gift wrap all of my journals before I post them out. I'm always happy to post direct to the lucky recipient and will include a personal message from you, if you'd like me to. Just leave me a note with your order. What could be nicer than receiving a one of a kind gift through the post!

Coptic bindings are characterized by sections of paper sewn through their folds and attached to each other with chain stitch linkings across the spine of the book. The book artist who taught me Coptic binding told me that traditionally, hand bound books would have seven signatures, or sections, and that is how many I use.

This journal is B5 size – 7.48 x 9.84 inches. I have been a journal keeper for 25 years, and the books I create for myself are always A4.

A5 is too small for someone who writes as much as I do!

But I do know that sometimes a blank page that big (A4) is a bit scary! So, this B5 size, halfway between the two, is just perfect.

For this journal I have used cyanotype print spine wraps, which look beautiful when your book is standing on a shelf. This is not just a journal, it’s a work of art.

The cartridge paper for the pages is recycled, mostly from old paper cups, and it’s all hand torn to size.

This book is unique and made entirely by hand.

This item will be posted to you by Redheadwondering within 3 days of receiving payment.

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