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Re: Personal logbook preference
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Reply to: #957400 by Dawgdok
Mar 1, 2018 4:33am
I don't have any brand preference and I don't have a machine but I prefer hand made journals. There are folks in this hobby and on Etsy that make them and are proud to make them. Sometimes you can get lucky and even get them personalized. My last source has stopped making journals so I need to find another source. This thread may well reveal a couple of those individuals.
Re: Personal logbook preference
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Reply to: #957400 by Dawgdok
Mar 1, 2018 5:49am
Gargoyle Girl!
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Reply to: #957400 by Dawgdok
Mar 1, 2018 6:03am
If you want a nice one, I would go with handmade. Many boxers have bind it all machines and they spiral bound books are nice. Check out etsy!
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Reply to: #957400 by Dawgdok
Mar 1, 2018 6:25am
I make my own:
1. Get an old hardcover book (thrift store or library sale). Look for one with a cover that appeals to you.
2. Using an XActo knife, I cut off the spine
3. I use ink jet paper to make "signatures"
4. I bind the book using a coptic stitch
My top reasons for loving my logbooks:
The book opens flat (coptic stitch is perfect)
old book covers are quirky.
ink jet paper accepts ink really well
these books are inexpensive
Mini versions of coptic-stitched books are perfect for letterbox logbooks, too!
Here's a great tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue52htX3j0k
1. Get an old hardcover book (thrift store or library sale). Look for one with a cover that appeals to you.
2. Using an XActo knife, I cut off the spine
3. I use ink jet paper to make "signatures"
4. I bind the book using a coptic stitch
My top reasons for loving my logbooks:
The book opens flat (coptic stitch is perfect)
old book covers are quirky.
ink jet paper accepts ink really well
these books are inexpensive
Mini versions of coptic-stitched books are perfect for letterbox logbooks, too!
Here's a great tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue52htX3j0k
Re: Personal logbook preference
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Reply to: #957409 by Dartmoor Dreamer
Mar 1, 2018 8:57am
I've used a different stitch that I can't currently find on YouTube. However, after seeing this video I may change to Coptic stitch.
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Reply to: #957405 by BBStacker
Mar 1, 2018 1:27pm
Hmmmmm ....
maybe I should I custom journals to my Etsy shop
(currently, I just sell upcycled leather bags)
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Reply to: #957409 by Dartmoor Dreamer
Mar 1, 2018 1:29pm
For those making logbooks, what paper do you use? I've used regular copy paper, but want to make a nice one for the live and breathe event.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Re: Personal logbook preference
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Reply to: #957400 by Dawgdok
Mar 1, 2018 5:02pm
I like Strathmore's Mixed Media 300 Series 5.5 in by 8.5 inches.
I've tried a number of logbooks. I like this one because it is a good size to fit in my back pack, the paper is smooth and is a heavy enough weight I can stamp on both sides. 40 sheets seem to be a good number for me. It is spiral bound so it opens flat and also I can spin the front pages all the way around to stay open to the page I am working on. I like that it doesn't have easy tear perferations like some art books have.
I buy it at Michael's with a coupon, but even full price, $10 is not unreasonable. I see it is available at Dick Blick for $6.28.
www.dickblick.com/items/13639-1085/
Good luck with your hunt, Dawgdok!
I've tried a number of logbooks. I like this one because it is a good size to fit in my back pack, the paper is smooth and is a heavy enough weight I can stamp on both sides. 40 sheets seem to be a good number for me. It is spiral bound so it opens flat and also I can spin the front pages all the way around to stay open to the page I am working on. I like that it doesn't have easy tear perferations like some art books have.
I buy it at Michael's with a coupon, but even full price, $10 is not unreasonable. I see it is available at Dick Blick for $6.28.
www.dickblick.com/items/13639-1085/
Good luck with your hunt, Dawgdok!
Re: Personal logbook preference
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Reply to: #957426 by photopam
Mar 1, 2018 5:35pm
Good white card stock is good for logbook pages. Packets at Michael's are often on sale.
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Reply to: #957432 by Kiss'n Karin
Mar 1, 2018 7:26pm
I use white card stock from Walmart. They have MUCH better prices on card stock and paper than the office supply stores
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Reply to: #957400 by Dawgdok
Mar 1, 2018 9:26pm
My kids, grandkids and I use index cards. I make covers with patterned paper (something related to their trailname) and cereal box-type chipboard. I cut it a bit bigger than the index cards (I use the unlined large ones) and then I use mod podge to glue paper to both sides of the chipboard or cereal box. I let it dry between wax paper with some heavy books on it for 2-3 days. Then trim it up, sand all the edges, and ink it a bit. Then I punch two holes along the wider edge of the covers and cards and use big round clips in it. The cool part, is it folds all the way back to stamp on. And if someone forgets their book, then we can stamp two pages of the same and then transfer those pages to their own book. I keep them in freezer ziplocks, so they are well protected.
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Reply to: #957400 by Dawgdok
Mar 1, 2018 9:36pm
I like the Moleskine sketchbooks. The paper is nice and thick, so the ink doesn't bleed through when I stamp on both sides of the page. I also like the pocket in the back for the occasional mementos that I collect along the way.
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Reply to: #957437 by Angel and Demon
Mar 1, 2018 11:21pm
Do they open flat?
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Reply to: #957426 by photopam
Mar 2, 2018 6:48am
We will have a logbook workstation at the event! I’m bringing a full sized wire binding machine, and we will have supplies to make a 5.5 x 8.5 logbook with white cardstock and heavy chipboard for the covers.
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Reply to: #957440 by DarkZen and Evil Cow Pie
Mar 2, 2018 10:08am
They lay pretty flat.
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Reply to: #957444 by Open Space
Mar 2, 2018 5:24pm
What kind? If it's an Akiles, I can furnish you with a bunch of plastic coils, probably all you will need.
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Reply to: #957469 by Boxer Lover47
Mar 2, 2018 7:27pm
It uses the twin loop metal coils with 2:1 pitch. I don’t know if it is compatible with plastic coils...
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Reply to: #957475 by Open Space
Mar 2, 2018 9:03pm
Square holes?
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Reply to: #957444 by Open Space
Mar 4, 2018 7:13pm
I am going to optimistically (or delusionally) assume I will back in my Harvey Hovel by then and can bring my bind-it-all.
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Reply to: #957400 by Dawgdok
Mar 10, 2018 7:18pm
I like the Strathmore artist books.
I second this choice:Strathmore's Mixed Media 300 Series 5.5 in by 8.5 inches.
~Aurora
The hicks from the sticks
I second this choice:Strathmore's Mixed Media 300 Series 5.5 in by 8.5 inches.
~Aurora
The hicks from the sticks
Re: Personal logbook preference
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Reply to: #957400 by Dawgdok
Mar 22, 2018 10:56am
I have really never been happy with any store bought journal, so I bind my own. I use this paper because it takes ink pretty well, and is super smooth.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006IDRW/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Good luck!
BB
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006IDRW/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Good luck!
BB
Re: Personal logbook preference
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Reply to: #958249 by Bungalow Boxer
Mar 22, 2018 4:28pm
I have used 80# paper from our local printer.