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Finally finished this one with the red tag ...

 

Its a 5x7" Journal ...

 

This one is bound with TR paper.

 

My 21st TR journal.

 

Journal 117D GEMATEX Olive Green 5x7 Red Tag

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/GEMATEX%20SERIES/Journal%20117%20GEMATEX%20-%20Olive%20Green/Journal%20117D%20Olive%20Green%205x7%20Red%20Tag/DSCF2448.jpg

 

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/GEMATEX%20SERIES/Journal%20117%20GEMATEX%20-%20Olive%20Green/Journal%20117D%20Olive%20Green%205x7%20Red%20Tag/DSCF2449.jpg

 

With the red tag

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/GEMATEX%20SERIES/Journal%20117%20GEMATEX%20-%20Olive%20Green/Journal%20117D%20Olive%20Green%205x7%20Red%20Tag/DSCF2451.jpg

 

This is the third in a co-ordinated set.

For the one with the orange tag, I removed the previous green stitches and restitched with rice coloured stitches instead.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/GEMATEX%20SERIES/Journal%20117%20GEMATEX%20-%20Olive%20Green/Journal%20117D%20Olive%20Green%205x7%20Red%20Tag/DSCF2447.jpg

 

 

I decided on rice coloured stitches for colour co-ordination

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/GEMATEX%20SERIES/Journal%20117%20GEMATEX%20-%20Olive%20Green/Journal%20117D%20Olive%20Green%205x7%20Red%20Tag/DSCF2453.jpg

 

 

This journal is a mid size journal.

Its 5x7 inches

The pen sleeve also happens to be exactly 7 inches in length

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/GEMATEX%20SERIES/Journal%20117%20GEMATEX%20-%20Olive%20Green/Journal%20117D%20Olive%20Green%205x7%20Red%20Tag/DSCF2454.jpg

 

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/GEMATEX%20SERIES/Journal%20117%20GEMATEX%20-%20Olive%20Green/Journal%20117D%20Olive%20Green%205x7%20Red%20Tag/DSCF2456.jpg

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2010%20JOURNALS/GEMATEX%20SERIES/Journal%20117%20GEMATEX%20-%20Olive%20Green/Journal%20117D%20Olive%20Green%205x7%20Red%20Tag/DSCF2455.jpg

 

 

Next is the leather jacket which is supposed to be custom fitted to this set of journals.

 

Its a real challenge to me , being unfamiliar with leathercraft..

 

Wonder how will I ever get it done... :(

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A lovely set of journals...fantastic craftsmanship and creative solutions.

 

I think you underestimate your abilities with the leather jacket/cover. It will look great as all of your creations do, and we will continue to admire on this thread. Thanks for sharing!

 

Blessings...

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A lovely set of journals...fantastic craftsmanship and creative solutions.

 

I think you underestimate your abilities with the leather jacket/cover. It will look great as all of your creations do, and we will continue to admire on this thread. Thanks for sharing!

 

Blessings...

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Thanks DWR :)

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Nice! Something like that would be lovely for tucking a fp in a bag I'd think!

 

Yes ,

It's designed to be chucked into a bag or something,

Occupying smallest space,

And no flaps , buttons to snag or chafe

 

A simple sheath

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Have you thought about how to finish your edges I have been experimenting with beeswax and elbow grease and a piece of hardwood to burnish.

Michael

Yes ,

I have a bottle of edge finisher , dark brown.

 

I didnt know there was such a hardwood burnisher until now :blush:

I have a Dremel tool though.

 

What does it look like? The end results of a hardwood burnisher?

 

Whats your best experience with edge finishing?

Appreciate any advice :)

 

My leather is soft and floppy.

Not the firm kinds (3mm or thicker?) we see commonly.

I don't know if it's edges can be burnished effectively.

 

I am also wondering whether a stitch groover can work on such a thin leather?

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Wow is that a stunning set !!!

 

Love the color tags to know which jounal is which.

 

Your skills just grow and grow...

 

 

Thanks Earthdawn,

 

I am way behind in schedule :(

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There are a number of ways to finish edges I am still learning about them myself but my understanding is :-

If you are using bottled edge finisher your edges need to be smooth before you start this is done with sandpaper once the finish is applied it can be sanded again and finished with wax.

 

The idea with the beeswax and burnishing tool is the wax is applied and rubbed with the piece of wood the rule seems that the burnisher needs to be harder than the item being burnished. The tool has a groove in it that allows the edges to fit inside. Canvas or denim can also be used.

The friction created melts the wax which fills all of the tiny gaps it can then be rubbed with a cloth to buff it up.

Your dremel should be able to help generate heat with a polishing pad or similar.

 

I use pieces of wood clamped either side of the floppy leather to aid with stitching and edge polishing I will take some pictures later if that will help.

 

I learned a lot from your posts on embossing so I am happy if I can return the favour.

 

Regards

 

Michael

For more details on my current projects please visit my blog.

 

https://my63leather.wixsite.com/my63

 

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There are a number of ways to finish edges I am still learning about them myself but my understanding is :-

If you are using bottled edge finisher your edges need to be smooth before you start this is done with sandpaper once the finish is applied it can be sanded again and finished with wax.

 

The idea with the beeswax and burnishing tool is the wax is applied and rubbed with the piece of wood the rule seems that the burnisher needs to be harder than the item being burnished. The tool has a groove in it that allows the edges to fit inside. Canvas or denim can also be used.

The friction created melts the wax which fills all of the tiny gaps it can then be rubbed with a cloth to buff it up.

Your dremel should be able to help generate heat with a polishing pad or similar.

 

I use pieces of wood clamped either side of the floppy leather to aid with stitching and edge polishing I will take some pictures later if that will help.

 

I learned a lot from your posts on embossing so I am happy if I can return the favour.

 

Regards

 

Michael

 

Okay ,

I would appreciate pictures. They help a lot.

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Ok here are the pictures of my burnishing tool it can be made of anything smooth I have seen them made from plastic like a wheel that fits into a drill or dremel or even bone, mine is made from wood because it is what I had lying around.

 

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3738/10925551373_5902802bc9_z.jpg
IMG_5629 by my0771, on Flickr

 

I have made different sized grooves for different thicknesses of leather.

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7437/10925406854_1eb9d93945_z.jpg
IMG_5630 by my0771, on Flickr

 

These are my stitching tools the chisel for marking the holes and the awl for making a hole for the needle

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7363/10925417764_be434c6fbb_z.jpg
IMG_5633 by my0771, on Flickr

 

I always glue every seem before I start marking out the holes stops any slipping

 

I hope the pictures are of some help

 

Michael

For more details on my current projects please visit my blog.

 

https://my63leather.wixsite.com/my63

 

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Ok here are the pictures of my burnishing tool it can be made of anything smooth I have seen them made from plastic like a wheel that fits into a drill or dremel or even bone, mine is made from wood because it is what I had lying around.

 

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3738/10925551373_5902802bc9_z.jpg

IMG_5629 by my0771, on Flickr

 

I have made different sized grooves for different thicknesses of leather.

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7437/10925406854_1eb9d93945_z.jpg

IMG_5630 by my0771, on Flickr

 

These are my stitching tools the chisel for marking the holes and the awl for making a hole for the needle

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7363/10925417764_be434c6fbb_z.jpg

IMG_5633 by my0771, on Flickr

 

I always glue every seem before I start marking out the holes stops any slipping

 

I hope the pictures are of some help

 

Michael

 

 

 

Thanks so much for your pics. :)

 

I posted my reply in the other thread here ...

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Slow Cheetahs ..... hahaha ....

 

Finally completed ...

 

JOURNAL 147K "JET BLACK BOOKCLOTH - SLOW CHEETAHS"

 

This is A6 in size ...

 

Front

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2011/2011%20JOURNALS/Journal%20147%20Jet%20Black%20Bookcloth/Journal%20147K%20Jet%20Black%20Bookcloth%20-%20Slow%20Cheetahs/DSCF2478.jpg

 

 

Rear

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2011/2011%20JOURNALS/Journal%20147%20Jet%20Black%20Bookcloth/Journal%20147K%20Jet%20Black%20Bookcloth%20-%20Slow%20Cheetahs/DSCF2485.jpg

 

 

Band deployed ...

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2011/2011%20JOURNALS/Journal%20147%20Jet%20Black%20Bookcloth/Journal%20147K%20Jet%20Black%20Bookcloth%20-%20Slow%20Cheetahs/DSCF2486.jpg

 

Nice black bands

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2011/2011%20JOURNALS/Journal%20147%20Jet%20Black%20Bookcloth/Journal%20147K%20Jet%20Black%20Bookcloth%20-%20Slow%20Cheetahs/DSCF2487.jpg

 

 

This one's a little different ,

Its stitched with 3 pairs of sewing stations instead of the usual 2 pairs.

And I inserted more pages - 5 Folios instead of the usual 4 .

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2011/2011%20JOURNALS/Journal%20147%20Jet%20Black%20Bookcloth/Journal%20147K%20Jet%20Black%20Bookcloth%20-%20Slow%20Cheetahs/DSCF2483.jpg

 

Rice coloured threads to harmonise with the other similar hues

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2011/2011%20JOURNALS/Journal%20147%20Jet%20Black%20Bookcloth/Journal%20147K%20Jet%20Black%20Bookcloth%20-%20Slow%20Cheetahs/DSCF2484.jpg

 

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2011/2011%20JOURNALS/Journal%20147%20Jet%20Black%20Bookcloth/Journal%20147K%20Jet%20Black%20Bookcloth%20-%20Slow%20Cheetahs/DSCF2482.jpg

 

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2011/2011%20JOURNALS/Journal%20147%20Jet%20Black%20Bookcloth/Journal%20147K%20Jet%20Black%20Bookcloth%20-%20Slow%20Cheetahs/DSCF2491.jpg

 

 

Full spread

The cartoon is planted at the rear cover , so that the band closure won't interfere with it when its used.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2011/2011%20JOURNALS/Journal%20147%20Jet%20Black%20Bookcloth/Journal%20147K%20Jet%20Black%20Bookcloth%20-%20Slow%20Cheetahs/DSCF2488.jpg

 

Orange and black is always very attractive ...

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2011/2011%20JOURNALS/Journal%20147%20Jet%20Black%20Bookcloth/Journal%20147K%20Jet%20Black%20Bookcloth%20-%20Slow%20Cheetahs/DSCF2490.jpg

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2011/2011%20JOURNALS/Journal%20147%20Jet%20Black%20Bookcloth/Journal%20147K%20Jet%20Black%20Bookcloth%20-%20Slow%20Cheetahs/DSCF2492.jpg

 

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2011/2011%20JOURNALS/Journal%20147%20Jet%20Black%20Bookcloth/Journal%20147K%20Jet%20Black%20Bookcloth%20-%20Slow%20Cheetahs/DSCF2493.jpg

 

Inktestpage

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2011/2011%20JOURNALS/Journal%20147%20Jet%20Black%20Bookcloth/Journal%20147K%20Jet%20Black%20Bookcloth%20-%20Slow%20Cheetahs/DSCF2494.jpg

 

Colophon

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2011/2011%20JOURNALS/Journal%20147%20Jet%20Black%20Bookcloth/Journal%20147K%20Jet%20Black%20Bookcloth%20-%20Slow%20Cheetahs/DSCF2497.jpg

 

7 Signatures of 5 Folios each.

Total = 140 writing pages

 

Paper is

MELLOTEX , Natural White , 100g , Smooth :thumbup:

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Tried finding the journals in the classifieds, but cannot... grr.. .was hoping to order a couple of them for xmas.

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Tried finding the journals in the classifieds, but cannot... grr.. .was hoping to order a couple of them for xmas.

Oh ... so sorry ...

 

I have not been updating my classifieds ....

( I kinda grew tired of renewing each time it expired ... )

 

:)

 

 

 

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This is for FPD 2013 .

 

I know , it came and went.

I am way behind schedule. :blush:

 

But here it is , the artwork ...

 

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2013/178%20FPD%202013/002_zpscca7f80a.jpg

 

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2013/178%20FPD%202013/004_zps06a3e091.jpg

 

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2013/178%20FPD%202013/007_zps496b7997.jpg

 

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o704/tmleem4/JOURNALS/2013/178%20FPD%202013/008_zps3b8753ed.jpg

 

 

This year , its kind of like a tribute to vintage pens....

 

Admiring the pens upclose ... :)

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