Turnip Talks
News, reviews, projects, and the occasional nonsense.
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Bookbinding: Chain Stitch Binding Materials and Tips
My first handmade notebook product on Etsy was a small B6 custom printed cover notebook featuring a gradient chain stitch binding. It was a simple project, but one that got me committed to making more handmade notebooks. I started with chain stitch binding because it highlights the gradient color of…
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Turning Paper Scraps to New Products
I’m sure crafters who do bookbinding will understand what it’s like to have your recycling bin filled with leftover paper. Since my shop sells predominantly small handmade notebooks, I always end up with a lot of extra paper from each product, especially when I get large orders. Depending on the…
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Plan and Personalize: New 13-Month A5 Undated Weekly Planner
Turnip discusses the challenges of finding and consistently using a planner that suits individual needs, leading to the design of a versatile undated 13-month planner with graph paper layout, weekly notes, and customizable blocks. The aim is to provide a practical tool for goal-setting, task management, and personal reflection, promoting…
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Bookbinding: Learning Perfect Binding
Bookbinding was an accidental discovery that has been an enjoyable learning experience for me. Special thanks to the YouTube rabbit hole. I don’t know why I never considered making books to be doable. My earliest experience with making books was folding printing paper in half, using construction paper as a…
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Turnip up! Starting an Etsy Store
Turnip reflects on their journey about starting an e-commerce shop on Etsy, discussing the learning process and the decision to hand-make products. They discuss Etsy’s fees, pricing, and tools for sellers, while also sharing personal experiences and recommendations for navigating the platform.
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Sketching Heads: Because One Angle Just Isn’t Enough
Turnip discusses the practice of sketching heads, emphasizing the importance of mastering different angles and expressions, and showcases a free 3D model face app for practicing and customizing facial features.
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The Turnip Agenda: Documenting My Drawing Journey
Turnip discusses their struggle with drawing and their preference for scenery-based art due to difficulty with drawing people. Their goal is to improve and hold themself accountable through a blog with some humor to reflect on their artistic journey.