{"product_id":"velvet-ribbon-cotton-rag-sketchbook-black","title":"Velvet Ribbon Cotton Rag Sketchbook: Black","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCotton Rag Sketchbook | 210gsm handmade khadi paper, lay-flat pages\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by Victorian mourning stationery, this Cotton Rag Sketchbook with black velvet ribbon is a decidely gothic version of the original 'Wabi Sabi' Cotton Rag Sketchbooks. Available with or without a cover, the sketchbook's 210gsm handmade pages are \u003cstrong\u003eideal for wet or dry media, embroidery and mixed media\u003c\/strong\u003e. A great gift for Hallowe'en, Samhain or your favourite Goth's birthday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eI have several of these books mainly because they are just so beautiful and unique, but also they are wonderful to work in! - Melanie, Berkshire\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA practical exposed spine sketchbook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBound in the French Linkstitch style in fine black French linen thread, \u003cstrong\u003ethe pages of this cotton rag art journal lie flat on a surface\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it's a pleasure to work in. The book will also turn 360 degrees so you can display its pages standing up on a shelf in your studio, or for exhibition. Even if you add the optional cover, the sketchbook will stay open!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWet media.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 210gsm cotton rag paper is acid-free and gelatine sized, so it has a nice weight and takes wet media really well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry media.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its natural tooth and texture provides a good grip for dry media like charcoal and pencil, too. Because they're handmade, the pages have traditional deckle edges which make for a sublimely natural appearance that invites engagement and innovative creativity. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEcofriendly \u0026amp; ethical. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe paper is fairtrade and handmade from textile industry offcuts, so it's sustainable, ethical and good for our planet. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractical lay-flat binding. \u003c\/strong\u003eIt's so easy to work in the sketchbook as its pages are lay-flat, thanks to the exposed spine binding. And when you want to put your sketchbook in a bag or store it, you can tie the tactile velvet ribbon to keep your book securely closed. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Paper thickness is perfect - I used ink, charcoal, pen and collage and no bleed to the other side.\"  - Samantha, Hampshire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall A6 portrait\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15 x 10.5 cm \/ 6 x 4.25 inches approx.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product-component-1748437155841\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003e\n\/*\u003c![CDATA[*\/\n(function () {\n  var scriptURL = 'https:\/\/sdks.shopifycdn.com\/buy-button\/latest\/buy-button-storefront.min.js';\n  if (window.ShopifyBuy) {\n    if (window.ShopifyBuy.UI) {\n      ShopifyBuyInit();\n    } else {\n      loadScript();\n    }\n  } else {\n    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Sent carefully protected in eco-friendly packaging you can reuse, compost or recycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternational\u003c\/strong\u003e standard and express also available (any shipping overpayments will be refunded and USA orders are sent 'Delivery Duty Paid') with door-to-door parcel tracking for your peace of mind. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArrives ready to gift\u003c\/strong\u003e with a gift information sheet and a studio postcard from my creative space to yours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign inspiration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis sketchbook is based on my \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boundbyhand.live\/collections\/artists-sketchbooks\/products\/wabi-sabi-cotton-rag-sketchbook\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Cotton Rag Sketchbook: lay-flat art journal handmade in Dorset UK\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eoriginal Wabi Sabi cotton rag sketchbooks\u003c\/a\u003e, the black elements were inspired by a 'Victorian Gothic' event at Russell-Cotes. Read more in this blog post: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Gothic sketchbook inspired by Victorian mourning stationery\" href=\"https:\/\/boundbyhand.live\/blogs\/news\/gothic-sketchbook-victorian-mourning-stationery\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGothic Sketchbook inspired by Victorian Mourning Stationery\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eArtist Inspiration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJudith took her cotton rag sketchbook on holiday and used ink drawing pens and watercolour to record local scenes across double page spreads (see images above).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAlternative Cotton Rag Sketchbooks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVelvet Cotton Rag Sketchbooks: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boundbyhand.live\/collections\/artists-sketchbooks\/products\/cotton-rag-sketchbook-velvet-silk-ribbon\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Cotton Rag Sketchbook: Olive or Forest Green velvet ribbon handmade in Dorset, UK\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGreen\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boundbyhand.live\/collections\/artists-sketchbooks\/products\/velvet-ribbon-cotton-rag-sketchbook-old-gold\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Cotton Rag Sketchbook Old Gold velvet ribbon\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOld Gold\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boundbyhand.live\/collections\/artists-sketchbooks\/products\/velvet-ribbon-cotton-rag-sketchbook-red-rust\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Cotton Rag Sketchbook Rust or Red velvet ribbon handmade in the UK\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRust\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Cotton Rag \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boundbyhand.live\/collections\/eco-friendly-journals-sketchbooks\/products\/wabi-sabi-notebooks-sketchbooks\" title=\"Wabi Sabi Cotton Rag Sketchbook bound by hand with linen ribbon. An eco-friendly, sustainable gift for artists.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWabi Sabi Sketchbook\u003c\/a\u003e with linen ribbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWould you like to know who made your book, the materials its made from, or how to care for it? 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