BearMan Report post Posted November 13, 2009 Hi Everybody, Here is a Christmas present I just finished. It's another Bible Cover. It's made out of some 5/6oz leather,,, with the most wrinkles, fat marks, scars, & other so called blemishes, I've seen in a while. I like using leather with Lots of "Blemishes". I feel that the "Blemishes" give the final product a lot more character,,, & I also just like the look. Also, I like the challenge of making something out of what most people would discard, or use in another way. If you look at the spine, & back, You'll be able to make out the blemishes easier. The front was done with the same leather. All of the colors are done with Spirit Dyes. The final finish is my own "BearLac". Any questions,,, just ask. Thanks for looking,,, Ed the"BearMan" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Montezuma Monazym Report post Posted November 13, 2009 Beautiful work! I'm with you 100% when you say that 'blemishes' give the leather character. :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtclod Report post Posted November 13, 2009 Another really nice peice of work. Who gets it will be very happy and very proud of the cover. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Storm Report post Posted November 13, 2009 Beautiful piece Ed! I am betting that the person recieving this is going to be very happy and will treasure it! Storm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CitizenKate Report post Posted November 13, 2009 That is beautiful, Ed. And I agree with what you say about the "blemishes". Kate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DUDDY Report post Posted November 13, 2009 beautiful Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADMAX22 Report post Posted November 13, 2009 Amazing work Ed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colter Report post Posted November 13, 2009 Absolutely beautiful! I haven't thought about trying it until now but Blemishes do give the Leather more character! And if it's not a Bearman Secret, How do you make Your own Lac' Finishes? I've been looking for alternatives since it's Far too Expensive for my liking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jana Report post Posted November 13, 2009 Beautiful work! I love the depth you are able to get with your tooling. A question about your construction, what are the tabs on the inside spine area for? Do they help with keeping the cover in place? I have a job for a bible cover coming up soon and your construction of this one interests me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BearMan Report post Posted November 13, 2009 Hi Jana, The tabs on the inside slide down into the spine of the bible, the area between the biding & the outside covering, to securely hold the Bible in place. I put those in every book cover I make. I also make the spine area of the cover just wide enough, so that the spine of the book, is kind of "Clamped" in by the edges of the cover where it is sewn in by the spine cover. By doing that, the cover is very secure, & not "floppy". Beautiful work! I love the depth you are able to get with your tooling. A question about your construction, what are the tabs on the inside spine area for? Do they help with keeping the cover in place? I have a job for a bible cover coming up soon and your construction of this one interests me. Absolutely beautiful! I haven't thought about trying it until now but Blemishes do give the Leather more character! And if it's not a Bearman Secret, How do you make Your own Lac' Finishes? I've been looking for alternatives since it's Far too Expensive for my liking. Good Morning, No, You aren't the only one who's asked what "BearLac" is. I really shouldn't have mentioned it, as it usually starts up un-wanted discussions. Back a year or so ago, when "NeatLac" was pulled from the market, I was left without a good replacement. So, after lots of research, I was able to get the formula, for the original "NeatLac" from about 20 years ago. A lot of people never knew that "NeatLac" was re-formulated a few times, to keep up with ever changing regulations. Anyway, I have re-made the original formula, & it works great. NO,,, I won't make any for sale, & I won't give out the formula. There are too many liabilities, & I just don't want to get into those kinds of problems. I hope you understand. If you are in need of a good finish, I understand that the "RTC" finish is very nice, & there are a couple other companies making replacements now. Take care, & good luck. Ed the"BearMan" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butch Report post Posted November 13, 2009 Hi Ed, Could you please put me on your Christmas List. Butch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8thsinner Report post Posted November 13, 2009 LOL @ Butch Your interwoven bit, is the most realistic I have ever seen in this place. VERY VERY well done. Your friends should appreciate that bible cover very much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gesmith40 Report post Posted December 3, 2009 Ed, Absolutely beautiful! Question on construction. Did you skive down the leather where the spine piece and cover pieces meet? The coloring is gorgeous as well. Did you use dyes or cova paints for the flowers and leaves? If you have a cutting pattern that you can share, would love to see it. Thanks for sharing this with us. Greg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbird Report post Posted December 4, 2009 Ed Just stunning you keep on amazing thanks for sharing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
