A belly band is a vertical or horizontal strip of paper attached to a journal page at only two points (the top and bottom or left and right), creating a channel or "pocket" for tucking in ephemera. 2. Advanced Folding Techniques
A band that folds out three times to reveal hidden writing spaces and secret pockets.
Removable elasticated bands can keep thick, "alligator" journals closed.
A complex, interlocking paper strap used as a closure or interactive decorative element.
Layers of paper scraps, lace, and charms "clustered" together to form a thick, textured focal point for a page. 3. Functional Utility
They act as non-permanent holders for items like postcards, tags, or extra photos that the user may want to remove later.
Beyond decoration, belly bands serve critical structural roles in journaling:
To explore the functional and aesthetic applications of the belly band in mixed-media art and journal construction. 1. Introduction to the "Belly Band"
A belly band is a vertical or horizontal strip of paper attached to a journal page at only two points (the top and bottom or left and right), creating a channel or "pocket" for tucking in ephemera. 2. Advanced Folding Techniques
A band that folds out three times to reveal hidden writing spaces and secret pockets.
Removable elasticated bands can keep thick, "alligator" journals closed.
A complex, interlocking paper strap used as a closure or interactive decorative element.
Layers of paper scraps, lace, and charms "clustered" together to form a thick, textured focal point for a page. 3. Functional Utility
They act as non-permanent holders for items like postcards, tags, or extra photos that the user may want to remove later.
Beyond decoration, belly bands serve critical structural roles in journaling:
To explore the functional and aesthetic applications of the belly band in mixed-media art and journal construction. 1. Introduction to the "Belly Band"