Wife's Bible Cover

[ozzie111]

This is my first Bible cover.

Actually it's my first notebook cover of any kind.

I have really enjoyed looking at everyone elsesBible covers.

Many of you have inspired me.

Any feedback would be appreciated.

Thank you.

Bryan

[King's X]

I really like how that pearshader work turns a background into a nice touch! I do have a question.....what did you use for a resist? I have seen that look before! Otherwise, she should be very proud of it.

God bless

[ozzie111]

I really like how that pearshader work turns a background into a nice touch! I do have a question.....what did you use for a resist? I have seen that look before! Otherwise, she should be very proud of it.

God bless

I'm not sure what you mean by a resist, but here is what I did to finish.

First I wait until the leather is almost dry after tooling, and I burnish with canvas.

Next I apply pure neatsfoot oil, and let that dry for about 30-45 minutes. I let that dry, and burnish again with the canvas.

Finally I apply Tankote with wool, and let that dry. and buff with fresh wool.

I usually use a product called Drake X1 Leather dressing between the oil step, and the Tankote. I use this instead on an antique step.

My wife wanted something a little lighter, so I omitted the X1.