Shizen Design - Bookmaking Kits
Bookmaking Kits
Create professional hardbound journals with handmade cotton pages
72 handmade pages with natural deckle edges already bound, separate covers and spine pieces, plus clear instructions for creating professional hardbound construction. The 100% recycled cotton paper accepts watercolor, ink, collage, and mixed media without bleeding through; internal sizing means moisture spreads predictably rather than soaking through fibers.
Deckle edges add organic texture that contrasts beautifully with refined cover designs, whether you're binding a travel journal, poetry collection, or art documentation. The detached cover system lets you customize before assembly, wrap with fabric, apply decorative papers, paint surfaces, or leave raw for minimalist aesthetic. Acid-free archival quality ensures work remains stable over decades.
Two size options accommodate different project scales. Working with separate components teaches traditional bookbinding structure while eliminating the technical challenges of page folding and initial binding. Artists who want finished books without specialized equipment or those learning binding fundamentals find these kits bridge the gap between pre-bound journals and full bookbinding from scratch.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
- 72 white handmade deckle edge pages
- 100% recycled cotton, acid-free paper
- Internally sized prevents ink bleeding
- Detached covers with assembly instructions
- Create custom hardbound decorative book
- Available in 2 sizes
