Illustrated tutorial on the transformation process of homemade notebooks

"Handbook Transformation" , bought a new notebook. Prepare to use it to jot down some things at ordinary times. It turns out it’s a new book. The notebook cover keeps opening automatically and won't close. So I decided to renovate it myself, and it became what it is now.
Tools and materials:
Small leaf red sandalwood material. , beeswax. , some ropes. , table mill. , engraving needle. ,
Illustration of the steps for transforming hand-written notes into hand-carving:
Step 1 of transforming hand-written notes into hand-carving:

The book that came back is like this of.
Step 2 of transforming the notebook into hand carving:

The kraft paper used inside heart.
Step 3 of transforming the notebook into hand-carving:

Find a piece of red sandalwood material.
Step 4 of transforming the notebook into hand-carving:

The side of the material.
Step 5 of transforming the notebook into hand-carving:

Hand-written notes on transformation of hand carving Step 6:

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One side has white skin, so I decided to use the other side for engraving.
Step 7 of hand-written carving modification:

Saw off the excess .
Step 8 of transforming the notebook into hand-carving:

Get a decent piece of material.
Step 9 of transforming the notebook into hand-carving:

This side looks pretty good.
Step 10 of hand engraving modification in the notebook:

Draft, pattern selection I struggled for a long time. Finally decided to use this Taotie pattern.
Step 11 of transforming the notebook into hand carving:

Gently carve out Pattern outline.
Step 12 of transforming the notebook into hand carving:

Apply the ink pad and take a look , this is my personal curiosity. Normally this step is not necessarily required.
Step 13 of transforming the notebook into hand carving:

The print looks pretty good.
Step 14 of transforming the notebook into hand-carving:

Continue carving details.
Step 15 of transforming the notebook into hand carving:

Next I decided to carve a ring shape pattern.
Step 16 of transforming the notebook into hand carving:

It is better to carve the outline lightly, and then carve it carefully.
Step 17 of transforming the notebook into hand carving:

Engrave your own LOGO .
Step 18 of transforming the notebook into hand carving:

After the carving is completed, Apply ink pad.
Step 19 of transforming the notebook into hand carving:

It looks good with a stamp, so I trimmed off the excess.
Step 20 of hand-engraving transformation from notebook:

Open the first page of the book .