azrider Report post Posted December 18, 2009 A customer from my work requested this after she saw the portfolio I use every day. This is only the second thing I have used color on. This is cova color thinned down to a wash with multiple coats. Suggestions or feedback welcome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wvcraftsman Report post Posted January 12, 2010 That's a nice binder. Is that a kit or did you make it up yourself? Where did you get the 3-ring metal part? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azrider Report post Posted January 25, 2010 That's a nice binder. Is that a kit or did you make it up yourself? Where did you get the 3-ring metal part? I hadn't seen the reply on this thread. This is an 8x5 three ring binder from Office Depot. I drilled out the rivets holding the rings to the binder, and glued foam backed cloth (like they use in automotive headliners) to the front. I glued the leather front and back to, and sewed the edges. The only down side, is that the binder is really stiff when you fold it over. It should loosen up with use though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billsotx Report post Posted February 15, 2010 What weight leather did you use? I've picked up several old notebooks of high quality at garage sales for next to nothing; bought 4 off one guy for a buck, and all four were excellent quality. Did like you did, drilled and punched the rivets and used Chicago screws when I put them back. Always looking for ideas. Thanks for sharing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azrider Report post Posted March 3, 2010 I used 4-5oz on the outside, and 2-3oz on for the insides. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
