A solid oak exposed spine sketching journal and notebook, featuring heavy cotton webbing supports with copper accents.

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Heavy cotton webbing supports were woven through both boards and inlaid to lie flush with the inside covers. They are secured in place with brass binding posts and copper rivets. Copper wire was also used to further secure the supports and facilitate the hinging action of the boards when the book is opened. Hemp ropes at the head and tail provide additional support and embellishment.

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Two separate sewings were performed using Barbour linen thread, including an along the spine sewing across the cotton webbing, and headbands at the head and tail using copper coloured thread. The signatures were wrapped in handmade Lotka paper dyed with cacao beans. This thick and heavy decorative paper with randomly weaved fibres helps to protect the exposed spine.

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The oak was decorated with a weathered finish, which captures the wood grain and compliments the copper accents.

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An oak peg attached to hemp rope was anchored to the back board and holds the book closed by sliding through two loops of flax rope that are secured to the front cover.

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This design was inspired by the contrast of old and new, combining weathered oak and rustic materials, with white cotton and polished copper.