Handmade Leather Sketchbook | 140gsm all-media recycled cartridge paper

This cheerful A5 Leather Sketchbook with 140gsm all-media cartridge paper is bound by hand in Mustard Yellow finest calfskin leather covers. It will be appreciated by artists who enjoy the versatility of an all-media paper, love tactile natural materials and value finely crafted handmade items. 

"It is absolutely beautiful, just what I wanted and a lovely colour. I cannot thank you enough." - Liston, Netherlands

A practical and versatile handmade artists' sketchbook

This softcover, lay-flat leather sketchbook is practical and hardwearing, thanks to its quality archival materials and binding style. It's such a delight to use because the leather is so good to handle: warm and lightly textured, with a fine natural grain. 

Not to mention that the sketchbook is flexible, so its lay-flat pages stay open on a table for easy use. It's ideal for artists who enjoy expressing their creativity through a variety of mediums, as the sketchbook contains 140gsm 'all-media' Seawhites recycled cartridge paper. 

Why choose Seawhites all-media cartridge paper?

• This quality paper is sized and therefore perfectly suited to both dry and light wet artwork including pencil, ink, gouache and watercolour.
• It has a light tooth, great strength and withstands an eraser really well.
• It's stronger than many other thicker papers. 
• Futhermore, any kind of pen (except marker) including calligraphy and fountain pens, will glide across the pages, making it a good art journal.
• The recycled cartridge paper is made from disposable coffee cups, so you can feel good about buying this handmade sketchbook!

"I particularly like the lovely colours and textures and thread, as well as the way it lies. You've done a great job on this... I am delighted with it" - Jennifer, London.

Size

• A5 medium portrait
• 8.5 x 6 inches / 21 x 15 cm

Delivery

• Just one left. Ships within 3 working days from my studio in Dorset, UK.
• Free UK delivery, standard and express international shipping also available. Any shipping overpayments will be reimbursed.
• Door-to-door parcel tracking for your peace of mind.
• Arrives ready to gift in sustainable packaging, with a studio postcard and information on materials, binding and care.

Archival quality, heritage craftsmanship.

The sketchbook's cartridge paper pages are collected into eight signatures, each individually stitched through the leather cover in the simple yet beautiful Longstitch style. Because no glue is used in this style of binding, you can rest assured that your sketchbook is durable and hardwearing, that it will last your lifetime.

The pages feature traditional hand-torn deckle edges that speak of the craftsmanship that brought this unique sketchbook to life. A discrete colophon printed on the last page details the materials, binding style and maker for that authentic artisan experience.

With a distinctive 'V' shape cover and exposed spine stitching, the design of this sketchbooks echoes that of the very earliest book forms. In fact, it's just like the books I made for the Roman 'Villa Ventorum' at The Newt in Somerset, making it a great choice for creatives who love the best of British craftsmanship. 

Alternative handmade sketchbooks for all artists

Since 2008 I've been using time-honoured bookbinding techniques, heritage binding styles and the finest quality natural materials to make sketchbooks and art journals. My Artist's Sketchbook collection has an array of books with different types of art papers. Here's what you might also enjoy:

• A5 Leather Sketchbook: Navy Blue & Tan with recycled cartridge paper
• A5 Cork Vegan Sketchbook: Pink & Grey with recycled cartridge paper
• Watercolour Sketchbook: Mustard & Olive, A6 or A5

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