JOURNAL COVER AND PAGES

MATERIALS NEEDED:

• A4 paper/card

• Glue

• Scissors

• Awl (or something similar to make holes in the papers and cover)

• Waxed string, twine or other strong thread

• Needle large enough to thread with the string

• Ink pad (optional)

METHOD:

When you have decided on the amount of signatures to use in your journal you can then create the cover.

A signature is a collection of papers that you fold and bind together to create the inner pages of your journal. Multiple signatures will require a journal with a spine. If you are new to making journals you might prefer to begin with a single signature of 5-8 sheets (depending on the thickness of the paper) folded in half to create your pages.

Choose the design(s) you want to use as the journal cover front and back and print.

Decide whether you want a single signature journal/notebook, which is good for a journal without bulky interior embellishments, or one with multiple signatures for a chunkier finished item.

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