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  10. Posted · Report reply

    I have done both and I think either would work on a Bible cover. The paint may be a little more user friendly. Put it on thinned, and build up layers to get your coverage. If you go with the gold leaf, make sure the leather is dry first. I also did all my other color before applying it. Make sure all the other color is dry. When you brush to burnish it, you are going to get gold leaf over everything, and it takes some patience to get it all removed. You will also get gold leaf stuck to wherever you apply the glue, so becareful with it. I would do several light sealing layers over it- letting each layer dry before adding another. Good luck! And it's never a bad thing to do some test tries first!

    Crystal

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    Hi Bri! I do have to say that you are off to a much better start than I was! I started leatherwork in 2008 and learned pretty much everything I know from here. Folks here are very friendly and helpful, so just give a shout out when you need some advice or help. My personal secret is to read everything I can here... there are all kinds of wonderful gems of information in just about every different forum and specialty!

    Keep up the good work!

    Crystal

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    Tandy Pro Lace: one spool 1/8", one spool 3/32" both tan, $10 each

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    Price plus shipping. All 6 spools to one address will sell for $90 plus shipping.

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    Thanks for looking!

    Crystal

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    Custom order- not sure I'd have ever come up with an angus and a pink rose on my own. :-) Pictures are not coming out the way I'd like- I have a new camera and it is not as nice as the Olympus I used to use. One of these days I will have to get a light box made up and see if that and a tri-pod help with the photos.

    32 yards of 3/32" lace in 1,718 holes... yup I counted!

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    Crystal

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    Thank you so very much, everyone! I appreciate all the feedback!

    No airbrushing! Just brush. I do have an airbrush- it's in a box somewhere but I haven't a clue where or even how to use it when I do find it again.

    Thanks, Pete- but I don't think I am ready for that kind of "prime time" yet.

    Hmmm, Tina. I think I learned that detail thing from my favorite Swede! :You_Rock_Emoticon:

    Again- thanks, everyone! :cheers:

    Crystal

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    SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL !!!

    I would love to see a photo of the leather, before you dyed it.

    I love clocks made with leather. There are so many different types that can be done using leather.

    "LEATHER", what a beautiful medium to work with !

    Thank you. Sorry- no before paint pics, I almost forgot to take an after picture. :blush:

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