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Junk Journal with Spine and Nested Pages

A project from our live show CATCH UP with Toni & Emma for A FRIDAY LAUNCH in the HTCN studio broadcast 14th Jan 22 · 14/01/2022

Create a handmade junk journal using recycled packaging and cardboard. This project uses nested spine dies to build a multi-page book that can hold photographs, music paper, and decorative elements, giving it a vintage, grungy aesthetic.

9steps
20:00in the show
Step 1 of 9

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  1. 1

    Run the spine die bundle through your machine to create three nested spine sections that fit inside one another.

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  2. 2

    Observe the score lines on each spine piece and bend them gently to see how they nest together.

    ▶ watch this step 20:15
  3. 3

    Gather your pages cut from recycled materials such as music paper, corrugated cardboard from packaging, and coloured card.

    ▶ watch this step 20:30
  4. 4

    Apply wet glue to the back of the largest spine piece and position it as the base layer.

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  5. 5

    Glue the medium-sized spine on top, ensuring it sits within the gap created by the largest spine.

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  6. 6

    Glue the smallest spine piece into the centre, creating a three-tiered nested structure.

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  7. 7

    Insert your prepared pages into the spine structure, layering them between each spine section.

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  8. 8

    Cover the assembled spine with decorative cardboard or patterned paper to create a front and back cover if desired.

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  9. 9

    Allow the glue to dry completely before handling or adding further embellishments.

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