Accordion Concertina Journal Tutorial
In this latest project video I show you how to create a simple journal that will expand as you fill it with photographs and other memorabilia that is meaningful to you.
Supplies & Tools
6″ x 8″ paper for signatures x approx. 24
6″ x 8.5″ paper for signature wrappers x 3
6″ x 12.5″ paper for the accordion x 1
6″ x 4.25″ paper for covers x 2
1 yard of ribbon
Waxed linen thread
PVA glue
Glue brush
Sewing needle
Thin bookbinding awl
Punching cradle or thick magazine
Bonefolder
Instructions:
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August 6, 2018 @ 10:06 am
Loved it
September 22, 2018 @ 11:02 am
Thank you so much for doing this tutorial. I loved it.
December 27, 2018 @ 6:05 pm
Interesting format and I liked the tutorial. But I am wondering how you determined the amount of slack in your ribbon on the spine edge. I know you just eyeballed it since you initially glued more of the ribbon and then changed the placement. Is there a rule of thumb you use?
October 15, 2019 @ 2:12 am
Thank you for this tutorial. What weight of paper would you recommend for the accordion part?
October 15, 2019 @ 8:01 am
It would depend what you plan to do with the book ie write on pages, watercolor on pages, glue photos etc. But I wouldn’t go any lighter than a 98lb mixed media paper like this one: https://www.dickblick.com/products/canson-xl-mix-media-pads/