Develop design ideas from research and make at least one multi-section sewn journal in portrait format.

The journal must include

• a minimum of six sections
• sewn on two tapes and with at least two lengths of thread
• rounded spine with French grooves (boards away)
• ribbon marker and made headbands
• hardback case binding
• covered in full cloth

Suggested activities

Unit 118: Multi-section sewn journals

Task 2B - MAKE A JOURNAL

Requirements

If you can.....

....then you are ready to complete this task.

• Demonstrate competence and proficiency when executing all the techniques from the previous tasks
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of appropriate materials (type, weight, quality) and techniques
• Select materials appropriate for the design and function of the finished book
• Trim a bookblock so that it has perfect right angles in every plane
• Form a consistently rounded spine
• Attach ribbon markers and headbands, glue up and line the spine with appropriate materials
• Make multi section books that are neat, clean and meet the required criteria
• Make a case binding that is aesthetically pleasing, feels right in the hand and functions well

TIP: Don't forget to take photos as you go along and keep notes of the techniques and materials used for your supporting evidence!

• Practice, practice, practice!
• Make maquettes to try out different design ideas and materials
• Join your thread on the inside of a section to demonstrate use of two lengths of thread
• Review your work:
  • Make sure all the requirements have been met
  • What went right?
  • What went wrong?
  • How could you improve?

Updated to August 2020 requirements

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