Will J Bailey
Handmade Sketchbook with Fabriano Artistico 300gsm Watercolour Paper 28x19cm
Handmade Sketchbook with Fabriano Artistico 300gsm Watercolour Paper 28x19cm
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I designed this handmade hardback sketchbook with 300gsm Fabriano Artistico watercolour paper especially for artists, after I couldn't find one for myself.
The 100% cotton, mould-made, heavy weight paper is far superior to the cheap machine-made, wood pulp-based paper found in most sketchbooks. It is highly stable and durable, with a refined surface, resists warping with wet media, and can be worked on both sides.
As standard I use Hot Press Extra White because it is the most versatile surface; smooth enough for ink drawing yet textured enough for charcoal; suitable for highly-detailed painting in watercolour, gouache and acrylic, and oils too if primed first. I also offer Cold Press Extra White for artists who prefer thicker, softer, more absorbent paper with a rougher texture.
The book opens completely flat, so you can work across both pages as a single piece.
The hardback cover is made from 2.5mm board, and premium quality, tough, thick, wipeable black archival buckram.
The binding is kettle stitched, glued three times and reinforced with linen tape and mull, so it is extremely strong. Meanwhile the pH neutral glue is reversible, so the book can be deconstructed if necessary.
40 pages / 80 sides, plus two end papers made from 300gsm Bockingford watercolour paper. Paper size: 28x19cm portrait, deckled/torn on all sides with a watermark on some pages. Vegan-friendly.
All books are entirely hand-made by me in my London studio. If you need a specific size, cover or paper please get in touch.
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It’s not an exaggeration to say that I'm in love with this handmade sketchbook from Will J Bailey. It is a beautiful object in and of itself and, to be honest, I was at first intimidated to plant my mark upon its pure landscape of velvety Fabriano Artistico hot press watercolor paper. But the blank pages beckoned... I do believe the high quality of craftsmanship inspired me to create some of my best work which will be forever bound in this sturdy book, to have and to hold!
Ah, thank you so much for your very kind review Rebecca, I really appreciate it! And thank you too for your order. I'm so glad you like your book! Good luck with your artwork ☺️
I am so pleased with these beautifully handmade sketchbooks. The paper is thick enough to take all kinds of layers of ink, watercolour and goache without coming through or buckling, I love the way the pages lie flat. Altogether they are a pleasure to use. I’m a fan!
They were delivered as advised and beautifully wrapped.
Thank you so much for your kind reveiw Sophie, I really appreciate it! 🙏 And thank you again for your order, I'm really glad you like the book 😊
After working into a couple of Will J Bailey’s sketchbooks it was time to order more. Ordering was simple and when the package arrived everything was beautiful wrapped and secure.
These sketchbooks are just a delight to work into. The quality of the paper is superb and the cover is everything in needs to be.
Thank you so much for your kind review Nysha, and for your order - I really appreciate it! 🙏😊
my sketchbook finally arrived in great shape after a huge delay caused by our postal service when it went on strike.I am looking forward to using it. It’s a beautiful book and it arrived just in time for me to take it with me on a trip.😅
Thank you for your kind review Jean! I'm so sorry the book got held up in the post, but I'm really glad it arrived in time for your trip, and that you like it! Thanks again for your order 🙏☺️
Thank you so much for another exquisite sketchbook! You are wonderful and every part of the process is effortless with your superb customer service. The sketchbook was packaged carefully and arrived across the world in pristine condition!
Ah thanks so much Liana - for your orders and for your very kind words. It was a pleasure. I'm really glad you're happy with your books! 🙏😊
