How much of the handmade journal is actually handmade?
Almost everything. I buy the base materials, blank paper, cardstock, chipboard, faux leather, HTV and go from there. Print the pages, fold, sew and glue them together, print on cardstock, foil it with a laminator, glue to text block. Add ribbon and charm to textblock. Cut chipboard, glue fuax leather on and around it, cricut cuts HTV, I iron it on faux leather cover, glue textblock in, boom, journal. Done
What is HTV?
Heat Transfer Vinyl. I use the metallic foil with a heat activated adhesive on the back so it adheres and glues onto covers.
Do you bind fanfiction?
Yes but mainly for myself and not for any profit. The most I'll charge is for materials only. I do take commissions occasionally, and am very much inclined to take a commission from an author to bind their own fic for them. If that's you, DM on one of my socials and I may be able to help ya there. Maybe. No promises.
Do you take custom fanfic reading journal commissions?
I do. I'll be setting up a listing for that in the future however it won't be cheap seeing as I'll have to design new cover and end pages or whatnot. But it will be fully customizable so if you want a journal designed and for a specific fandom or ship or whatever, that's something I can definitely do. In the meantime, don't hesitate to contact me about ideas or wants.
Do you have any videos or tutorials on how to bookbind?
I do not but there are some great people on tiktok and youtube who have some. Check out hanabobb on tiktok. She has amazing tutorials. And Sea Lemon on youtube taught me how to sew a text block.
Do you do returns?
I do not seeing as this is a small shop, very small. It's just me. But if its a dire thing or there's a major problem, contact me, I'll see what I can do. I truly do want everyone to be happy and love what they get.