[TMLee]

I have decided to start a separate thread from the loooong one that sort of charts my short journey in journal-making. That thread features completed journals.

What is seldom featured are stuff that don't get seen till they are completed, which may take months !

So this thread features designs that I am working on - stuff on my workbench
or will be embarking upon ...
or ideas for new designs ,
or ideas for new paraphernalia (very ambitious here )

At any one time , several designs are just waiting to be completed for lack of time.
Some cover materials are aesthetically exciting and very often they get quickly implemented onto the coverboards just so I can actualize the imagined results.

And yes, you can order them or reserve them if you like.
Or you can request for something unique.(being ambitious here again - i have limitations )

You are also most welcomed to make suggestions too ...

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This is one of the Basic Black series.

Covers completed, A6 size.
Fabric 100% cotton.

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Another in the black series ...

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I can never finish this journal somehow ...

It started off with the discovery of some very nicely done handmade paper.
It looked impressive and as usual bought it without having in mind whats to become of it.


Closeup.
Its got perforations and its got a golden thread sewn into it.



I decided to make a wedding guestbook out of it.
Hence the landscaped format.
A5 in size.


Here the covers done ...
and it remains like this for over a year now !



The bookblock is thinner at 5 signatures only.
Doesn't have to be thick.
Writing paper is High white , smooth .In keeping to the concept of a white on white on white book.
What it may look like when completed ...





I am thinking of adding ribbons so it can tie up when closed.
Figured that elastic bands are not appropriate for such a keepsake.

I haven't figure out how to attach the ribbon closures, so thats why it remains unfinished ....
I have an idea but its not fully worked out yet ....

Any suggestions ?


Anyone for a handcrafted wedding guestbook ?

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A sketch completed yesterday ....



This will form at least a part of another cover design for my white series of handcrafted journals ....

Done in pencil Rotring clutch pencil 2mm 5B lead.

I haven't decided whether to ink it or wash it or .....

This post has been edited by TMLee: 07 August 2010 - 04:48 PM

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this is my reply to 'DavidHandmade's post here ...

Hi DavidHandmade,
Thank you for your interest ...

By sheer coincidence , I have this old map of Baltimore.
I am unfamiliar with the geography of the US.
But from the little I found from google, this map district is a little southwest of where I presume you are.

This is what it looks like ...




Specifically, it encompasses the Fort McHenry area ...









More pics here ...


With this , I can craft a quartet of journals much like 'atlantique' here ...

The probability of you residing (or working) anywhere on this map is really really slim ...
If it IS, can you imagine the coincidence ?
haha ...


I have another map that is antique looking ...




But I haven't the foggiest idea where it is on this planet ...
Can some kind soul help identify this place ?

This map can also be crafted into a quartet of journals.

The reverse side of this map is equally charming ...


More pics here ...


Contact me backchannel for quicker correspondence ...

This post has been edited by TMLee: 14 August 2010 - 05:15 AM