Comments on: Notes on Materials — Moleskine Mod

by: Lee-Roy

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 20:55:47 +0000

Hi, martha! Good to know that the paper is delivered flat. I’ll have to give that a shot next time. Thanks for the info!

When I lived in Seattle, I bought paper at Daniel Smith. They had a good system there. You’d choose from samples on the wall and then give the ID numbers to a salesperson who’d then get them from the back where I assume they were more safe from clumsy and grubby fingers and mix-ups. Too bad more places don’t use this system.

by: martha

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 22:12:20 +0000

Glad you sorted out the paper issue, Lee-Roy! Buying paper in the store is indeed a pain: I’ve been bitten by the wrong thing in the wrong bin too. Now I buy the paper online by the 5-sheet package as Leslie noted above (from Blick last time, I believe). Not only do I get the right stuff, but it comes flat in a nifty cardboard box suitable for storing full sheets of whatever paper.

by: Lee-Roy

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 17:46:41 +0000

Thanks, Bill. Yeah, Martha’s how-to is the best! I’m impressed that you make your own covers. I will probably stick with buying the Moleskine for the time being, though, myself. I use a number of different moleskines in the small format and like the conformity or uniformity of them all. Also, not sure I’d be able to do it at the same level of quality. Of course, the cost of the Moleksine is a little high, considering I’m just going to gut it and refill it, but the planners are a “time-sensitive” product, and so if your timing’s right, sometimes you can find them at clearance prices.

by: Bill

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 14:09:11 +0000

Beautiful sketches and nice post about your materials. I use a very similar kit and was recently inspired to write about it as well. I’ve used Martha’s instructions for sketchbook binding for a while now. They’re the best binding instructions I’ve found anywhere. I no longer buy moleskines for the cover, however and make my own.

by: Lee-Roy

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:09:22 +0000

Hi Bob! I’m not sure which one you’re referring to. There are actually two different sets that make slight appearances in the edges of the photos in this post, but I’m assuming you’re referring to the one where some of the pans are still wrapped.

You can see a wider shot of this set in my post on watercolors (it’s the larger set). (http://blog.artandstory.com/2007/09/10/notes-on-materials-watercolor-sets)

This one is the Cotman Watercolor Painting Plus Set.
Available with tubes or pans. You can find it at Graphaids here.

Thanks for commenting!

by: Bob

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:35:35 +0000

I couldn’t help but notice the watercolor field box with what looks like WN Cotman watercolors. I don’t recall ever seeing that particular design of box. I am an Art supply-o-holic.

I might have to try making a Frankinskine sometime. Looks interesting.

Bob

by: Lee-Roy

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 19:14:55 +0000

Thanks for the recommendation, leslie! The store I went to is a Dick Blick store, but it seems like you recommend ordering from the dickblick.com web site versus in-store. You are absolutely right. The papers are dirty, damaged, and mixed up. But I imagine the online purchases would have to be rolled in order to be delivered, am I right? I want to try and avoid the “stubborn curve” next time, though I think accidentally using a heavier weight paper contributed to it.

I will try ordering online next time and see how I like it, if it seems like a worthwhile savings.

Thanks for commenting!

by: leslie herger

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 17:28:09 +0000

Check out Cheap Joe’s Art Supply. (google it) You’ll be able to order 5 sheet packs of paper for much cheaper than at the art store and it will be pristine and all the same paper. dickblick is also another good option. i HATE buying paper at the art store- because it’s always over priced, dirty and not always the same brand they say it is. Fabriano has a heavy water mark in teh lower left- if it isn’t there you don’t have fabriano.