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Olive Sprig Watercolor Journal
Olive Sprig Watercolor Journal
This journal is handbound using waxed black linen thread in a Coptic stitch. The cover is wrapped in hand screen printed recycled cotton paper from India with a red olive sprig motif. The endpapers are made of red cardstock.
The body of this journal is made of 80 pages / 40 sheets of Fabriano Artistico hot press watercolor paper. This paper is 100% cotton and is ideal for watercolor, tempera, gouche, acrylic, link, charcoal, graphite and drawing.
This binding method allows this book to open and lay perfectly flat for ease of use.
Sketchbook dimensions:
14cm x 15.3cm / 5.5in x 6in
Paper weight: 90lb / 200gsm
Paper Details
Paper Details
Artisan Papers: We use a variety of different papers in our work. Many of them are handmade in different regions of the world. Each sheet of paper is made like a piece of art, and carries with it generations of papermaking knowledge. Find out more about our artisan papers here.
Cardstock: Our cardstocks are all light-weight and acid-free. We use a variety of textures, but mostly smooth for use in our journals.
Journal Pages: Our default paper for journals is Canson Universal Sketch paper. It's best for dry media like pencil, pens, and charcoal. It's natural white, acid-free, has excellent erasability and is smudge resistant. Other specialty papers are sometimes used, and are detailed in the item description.


