Description
This book will be made to order for you, please allow 10 working days for me to complete it. Small differences between your book and the one in the photos will exist due to the unique character of handmade objects.
This lock book is made of natural leather that I antiqued with vegetable dyes and patina in several layers. I designed it to resemble a medieval tome. The metal brads placed in the corners and the lock have a patina to fit the overall antique look of this book. The brads will allow it to lay flat when opened but the surface of the covers will never enter in contact with the table and thus will protect the decoration from scratching. I saw this system used in old books and I just loved it.
The geometrical decoration of the covers is made with leather paint. The spine was designed to resemble that of an old book; The raised bands were obtained with strips of leather underneath the one that covers it. It is decorated with leather paints.
The end pages are made of beautiful decorative paper, dark blue color with a slightly raised flower pattern. The binding is longstitch, made with strong linen thread. The headbands are hand sewn by me of brown and white thread.
The book measures 10.2 x 7.3 inches (26 x 18.5 cm). You can order this lock book to be filled with artist quality paper OR with writing paper, as you choose.
This journal is an art object. You can use it as a family book or as a secret journal, either way, you will love it once you’ll meet it.
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