My Newest Watercolor Sketchbook
Just a quick photo today of my newest handbound watercolor sketchbook. I dyed the fabric and made it into bookcloth, fusing it to mulberry paper for strength. There are 48 pages of Fabriano Artistico made from 2 sheets of 140 lb Soft Press paper, which is my favorite watercolor paper. I made the pen/pencil holder from another piece of dyed fabric, and love having it attached so I can easily carry it with me and have a pencil, eraser, and 3 pens. I now have 5 of these pen/pencil holders and so far I can find one that blends with each of my newest sketchbooks.
Comments
Ohhh! Yummy! My favorite paper! I love making my own sketchbooks, too. What is mulberry paper? I have used tissue paper to back my book cloth. And I love the pencil pocket. What a good idea!
Happy sketching!
Fay
Posted by: Fay | September 1, 2017 6:53 PM
I think of you each time I reach for my pencil/pen holder! Thanks for the instructions. Your book and holder are super!
Posted by: Sandra | September 2, 2017 1:34 PM
Neat Shirley. love reading your posts. Ruth
Posted by: Ruth Scheuer | September 10, 2017 1:42 PM