128-page journal made from 32 lb 100% cotton paper. The signatures are hand sewn with bonded nylon thread, and the notebook is bound in a leather cover which I customized with 3D printed stamps!

The pattern on the cover is inspired by Art Deco design. I drew the pattern and designed the embossing plate in Fusion 360.

The cover is made from 5-6 oz veg tan leather, and I printed the embossing stamps from PLA on my Prusa i3 MK3S. I printed the stamps at 100% infill with 0.07" of relief, and gave their top faces a light sanding with 220 grit sandpaper. This just knocks off the "3D printed surface texture", which will get transferred to the leather if it's not sanded off. Before embossing, I soaked the leather in warm/hot water until the bubbles stopped. Then, I clamped the embossing plate onto the wet leather with as much pressure as I could get from 6 clamps. I removed the clamps after about 40 minutes, which gave me a beautiful impression!

I upcycled an old pair of pants to make the headbands (the cloth pieces at the top and bottom of the spine).

Shoutout to @SeaLemonDIY and @jimmydiresta for their amazing videos on bookbinding! This was my first bookbinding project, and their videos provided invaluable instruction and inspiration.

DIY Text Block by Sea Lemon:    • DIY Text Block | Case Bookbinding Tut...  
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Jimmy Diresta Leather Bound Journal:    • DiResta Leather Bound Journal  

TOOLS / MATERIALS I USED IN THIS VIDEO:
Southworth 100% Cotton Paper: https://amzn.to/33VYwya
Bonded nylon thread: https://amzn.to/3wmx2Ow
Patterned cardstock: https://amzn.to/3v58Mjw
Bone folder: https://amzn.to/3u2QOwS
Bookbinding glue: https://amzn.to/3hBBkx9
Cutting Mat: https://amzn.to/364bWcV
Rotary Cutter: https://amzn.to/3qrDqAM
OLFA Utility Knife - https://amzn.to/3pIw4by
PLA 3D Printer Filament: https://amzn.to/2ScL8TB
Prusa i3 MK3S 3D Printer: https://www.prusa3d.com/category/orig...
Neatsfoot Oil: https://amzn.to/37iTOxk
Carnauba Creme: https://amzn.to/2GYU5Ll
Edge Beveler: https://amzn.to/2OkEzZz
Gum Tragacanth: https://amzn.to/3d7aJ5u
Wood slicker: https://amzn.to/30hQjCQ
Beeswax block: https://amzn.to/2O9C3t4

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