Secret Belgian Upcycled Library Journals

Celebrate Earth Day each time that you write in one of these journals, made from upcycled library book covers. Inside, 160 lined pages of Classic Crest are friendly to both fountain pens and the planet; this paper is FSC certified and made entirely with renewable energy in the USA. And, of course, your favorite pens and ink will find a lovely home on this slightly off-white stock with a wove (smooth) finish.

Using spine pieces covered in blue and green papers from Neenah, I bind these books in Anne Goy's Criss Cross binding (AKA, the Secret Belgian Binding) using 100% linen thread from Northern Ireland (12/3 on the covers and 25/3 inside) that I was with locally produced natural beeswax. Books made with this magical binding open wide, protect your spine, and have no adhesive in the binding.

Size: Appox 8 X 5.25 inches

Binding: Criss-cross binding (AKA Secret Belgian Binding)

Cover Materials: Upcycled library book covers with house made spine pieces

Paper Stock: 24lb Neenah Classic Crest in “Natural White”

Page Count: 160

Page Format: Lines