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Wheel of the Year binding
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As the end of the year is approaching, I felt I wanted to finish this binding that I started a couple of months ago as a side project, as I wanted to document for you my entire bookbinding process. Turns out I am still working on improving my film editing skills so for the time being I just wanted to share the final result in a few photos and a simple video.A few thoughts I'd also like to share looking back at this year, it's not been the easiest for me I must say, I had a lot of challenges on both...
What makes these books unique?
In this post I am going to give you an insider's view to the path I took to bookbinding and share with you what I believe makes Teostudio books unique. But before all I want to thank you, my friends, my readers and my customers, to you I owe the constant support and passion that enabled me to continue to bring my creations to the world. I think of my work as being is quite diverse within the small niche of bookbinding. However there's a common element to it, and that's their antique style which surely comes from my formal background...
Update from the studio
After a somewhat long break from this space, more exactly two years without posting anything new, I'm happy to be back with renewed energy! It's been quite a challenge in many ways to keep my small business up and running throughout the crazy times we've been living, and while the pandemic is still not over and my heart goes out to all of you who live in parts of the world which are still struggling with the present situation, I am relieved to say that here in Portugal we have achieved a momentary state of stability. I hope you stay...
Christmas Giveaway 2019 - The Turquoise Journal
Hi friends,It's time for the biggest GIVEAWAY of the year! This Christmas, to show how greateful I am for your support of my work, I am giving the Turquoise journal to one of you who purchases a journal from my shop between November 12 and December 25, 2019! You can purchase any journal from my website or my Etsy shop, either way, you are in for the win. I'll randomly pick the winner on Christmas morning. Good luck everyone and thank you so much for being a TeoStudio customer
The symbolism of a magic journal, grimoire or book of spells
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Each magic journal or book of shadow I make features a different symbol or a combination of them on its cover. I have quite a collection of symbols that I use and I wanted to talk about their symbolism and presence in my magic journals, grimoires or spell books. This is important because the choice of such journal is made in accordance with the personal beliefs of its owner. The Pentagram During the ages, it also has been attributed a role of protection and good luck and it was seen as a symbol of physical and mental harmony. In...