Three Inch Thick Journal

Jim’s Description

Overview

Number of Pages: 1,056

Year of binding: 2005

Dimensions: H: 16 cm, W: 13 cm, T: 9.4 cm*

*H= Height, W = how wide the cover is, T = Thickness of book

Materials

Paper - First and last sections are handmade paper, documented but not yet inscribed - rest is Hahnemühle Ingres machine made

Sewing - Pack sewn on double 88 Clarkson cord

Boards - Quarter split, air dried Oregon White Oak from the 80’s. Near and contemporary with Aurora colony in Oregon. Totally worked by hand.

Trim - Plough and scrapers

Clasps - Strap clasps of brass with hinge of rawhide core, buckskin covered strap. Pin catches on front boards.

Covering - Traditional Buckskin (brain) oil tanned - made by a friend (don’t recall which friend)

* H= Height, W = how wide the cover is, T = Thickness of book

Price:  $2,570