Bookbinding   Creating a Field Journal
Channel: Expanded Knowledge
Date: 2023-08-27

Nature journals can take on extra value when you’ve created your own book.  This is a video for my students (and any other interested parties) on how to make a small blank journal with art paper.  We’ll turn ours into nature journals, but they are also a good way to make drawing or watercolor books as gifts.

How to Teach Nature Journaling by John Muir Laws
https://johnmuirlaws.com/product/how-to-teach-nature-journaling/

Materials Used
Canson XL Mixed Media 18x24 Pad
https://www.dickblick.com/items/canson-xl-mix-media-pad-18-x-24-landscape-30-sheets/
Decorative Paper for Cover
https://www.dickblick.com/items/crocodile-paper-24-x-36-antique-green/Chipboard https://www.dickblick.com/items/chipboard-28-x-44-x-14-ply/
Yes Bookbinding Glue
https://www.dickblick.com/products/yes-stikflat-glue/
Large Eye Needles
https://www.amazon.com/Outus-Large-eye-Stitching-Needles-Projects/dp/B01N2NLQV8/
Awls
https://www.amazon.com/TecUnite-Scratch-Punching-Leather-Handmade/dp/B07DJZNWPG/
Waxed Cord (Thread)
https://www.amazon.com/Stitching-Bookbinding-Bracelets-Handcraft-Polyester/dp/B0BY2CY2F3/

Music Credits
“Acoustic Blues” Jason Shaw Free Music Archive CC BY 3.0
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jason_Shaw/Audionautix_Acoustic/ACOUSTIC_BLUES____2-32/
“Sailor’s Lament” Jason Shaw Free Music Archive CC BY 3.0
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jason_Shaw/Audionautix_Acoustic/SAILORS_LAMENT____________3-08/
“Running Waters” Jason Shaw Free Music Archive CC BY 3.0
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jason_Shaw/Audionautix_Acoustic/RUNNING_WATERS______________2-46/