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A complex, interlocking paper strap used as a closure or interactive decorative element.

To explore the functional and aesthetic applications of the belly band in mixed-media art and journal construction. 1. Introduction to the "Belly Band" BELLY_BUNDLE_5_.zip

A band that folds out three times to reveal hidden writing spaces and secret pockets. A complex, interlocking paper strap used as a

Removable elasticated bands can keep thick, "alligator" journals closed. Introduction to the "Belly Band" A band that

Layers of paper scraps, lace, and charms "clustered" together to form a thick, textured focal point for a page. 3. Functional Utility

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