Salamander Cotton Rag Artist Journal – A5 Handmade Sketchbook

Name: Salamander Cotton Rag Artist Journal – A5 Handmade Sketchbook
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Salamander Cotton Rag Artist Journal – A5 Handmade Sketchbook

Cold press cotton rag journal with deckled edges and golden salamander cover.

This A5 handmade journal pairs thick rag cotton covers with 100% cotton rag pages (approx. 120gsm), offering a naturally textured, cold press surface suited to all media. Lightly toothed and acid free, the paper welcomes pencil, ink, watercolour, and mixed techniques without distraction.

The watercolour-style salamander, finished with subtle golden highlights, brings quiet symbolism to the cover — a nod to transformation and creative spark. Each page carries softly deckled edges, a mark of its handmade origin and natural dye process.

A companion for sketching, visual thinking, reflective writing, and layered experimentation.

Details

A5 format
72 pages / 36 sheets
100% cotton rag paper, approx. 120gsm
Cold press surface, suitable for all media
Acid free for longevity
Thick rag cotton cover
Naturally dyed, deckled edges

Status: In Stock

Technique: Hand Sewn

Format: A5 (16*21cm - 8*6")

Pages: 72 pages

Suitability: All techniques

Material Guide

COVER MATERIAL: Crafted from upcycled materials—denim, wine labels, vinyls and other familiar everyday textures—each cover carries the soft, lived in comfort of something once loved, complete with natural colour shifts and charming details from its past life. Thoughtfully reborn with sustainability at its heart (the art paper is 100% rag cotton from upcycled textile and tree free), it wraps your pages in a cozy, familiar embrace, turning ordinary remnants into a uniquely personal companion.

ART PAPER - Exceptional in both quality and conscience, this tree-free cotton rag paper is made from 100% upcycled textile fibres and sourced directly from a fair-trade papermaking community in the hills of India. Each sheet is mould-made, sun-dried, and finished with softly deckled edges, preserving traditional skills while supporting ethical livelihoods. Lightly textured yet beautifully stable, it offers excellent performance across all media, making it as versatile as it is sustainable.

Binding

Style: COPTIC BINDING

Fact: Coptic binding is an ancient 2nd-century AD technique from early Christian Egypt, considered one of the earliest true codex forms. It features an exposed spine with decorative chain-stitch sewing, uses no glue, and relies entirely on thread for strength. This allows the book to open completely flat, even back on itself, making it ideal for sketchbooks and artist journals. The spine is traditionally left exposed, but can be covered, the sewing hidden or exposed; the rhythmic sewing pattern provides both structure and beauty.