Week 4 Journal 2

This is the second leathery journal I made. This one is made from a large paper grocery bag. The folded pages measure 8 1/2 by 11 inches. I used a five hole pamphlet stitch to attach the three signatures to the cover.

I used a coppery elastic to tuck the flap into for a closure. I discovered that the thicker paper of the grocery bag does not work as well as the thinner paper of the lunch bag, though it does provide a much larger surface area so I can make a larger book.

It is also essential to really flatten the paper after crumpling and painting. It looks more leathery if it is really flattened as opposed to highly textured.