This truly bound leather journal/notebook/sketchbook . . . whatever kind of books you want it to be (whew!) is bound in natural finish pigskin. Super lightweight leather wrapping around 100 hand torn pages of Stonehenge 250w fine art watercolor paper. Five hand stitched signatures of 20 pages each, the first and last signature are constructed from the same 250w paper but in fawn (tan) color. The journal features a cool lapel with some custom stitching compliments of my talented wife. I can make this cool journal/sketchbook personalized ny having your initials engraved on distressed brass, hand hammered copy or silver plate -Measures 6-3/4" x 8-1/4" x 1-1/8" of lightweight natural finish pigskin -Hand cut & trimmed into a neat fold-over landscape design cover -Hand cut lapel of natural finish cowhide -Lapel features custom stitching -Three hand stitched signatures of 250w Stonehenge fine art/drawing paper -Two hand stitched signatures of 250w Stonehenge Fawn color fine art/drawing paper -Inside cover page features original watercolors in metallic finish -Signatures stitched with waxen linen thread -100 hand torn pages -Finished with imported silk head bands -Ask me about engraved distressed brass with your initals -Signed by your journal maker My journals are truly hand bound books. No floppy signatures stitched to the spine, these journals are constructed using standard bookbinding materials. Every page is hand torn 250w fine art paper and most journals are adorned with original artwork and hand hammered copper, brass or silver
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As sole proprietor at Studio of Visual Arts, I have been a professional illustrator and printmaker for 35 years. My illustrative work is represented in five Louisiana State Museums, countless corporate collections and has received numerous prestigious grants. NewSouthBooks was born as a natural extension of that same artisanship. I am now producing and marketing handmade, leather bound journals of quality and distinction, each journal a unique presentation with original artwork as adornment. All leather, new or old, is hand-cut and trimmed. I use only the highest quality fine art/printmaking paper (250w), hand stitching each signature. My leather journals are truly bound books using traditional book binding materials. Adding to the distinction is the incorporation of original artwork to inside covers and often, the middle signature. On this site, you'll see many examples of work previously completed for clientele. Just find me and we can discuss making one to suit your individual needs and taste
Teresa Hickok
For Leather Bound Handmade Elegant Travel Adventure Journal Copper DiaryMichael does beautiful work. The journal is gorgeous.
Amy Briscoe
For Custom Made To Order Leather Cover For Any Version Bible With Rebinding (296)Michael breathed new life into my husband’s late grandmother’s Bible. This precious keepsake, which was worn from many years of diligent use, can now be something we pass down ourselves thanks to Michael’s skillful hands. Michael kept me updated throughout the process, from receipt of the Bible to delivery, and he was careful to preserve all of the personal notes and scribbles. My husband and I are both thrilled with the end product!
Jesse Hollier
For Handmade Leather Bound Cowboy Journal Western Travel Dairy Art NotebookAwesome work! I will always cherish it.
Chantal McKinney
For Custom Leather Bible Recovering Made To Order For New International Bible Copper (403)I abaslutly love the work that was done, my bible is beautiful and just what I hoped it would be…He got it out sooner then the 3-4 weeks and simply delighted me. I will most defiantly be sending another in soon.
Thank you so much
Seth Buikema
For Leather Bound Bible Niv Version Distressed Brown Cowhide New Ready To Ship (577)Making this purchase was a breeze. It turned out to be a beautiful Bible that smells just as good as it looks. It has soft leather with a worn character feel. It is a 10/10 purchase. The one downside, that is not really a big deal, is that the strap is a lighter color, and it wraps both around the front and the back with short ends. It doesn't "tie" very good. I had the feeling it was one long strap that could be wrapped around several times with an easy tuck on the second or third wrap around the book. Besides this minor miscommunication in photos, it is an amazing Bible I will have for years. Thank you for the time and effort you put into crafting this Bible's exterior.
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