Members wildrose Posted January 11, 2011 Members Report Posted January 11, 2011 I've had a few friends and locals asking about Kindle covers. Having never made one, let alone even seen one, I'm not sure how to go about it? (I plan to check some out soon at the local bookstore or electronics place like Best Buy, but I'm not sure they'll have any open for "inspection") Quote Holly Moore Wild Rose Creations http://www.wrcleather.com
Members Dwight Posted January 11, 2011 Members Report Posted January 11, 2011 Because it is just basically a computer monitor, . . . the thing needs to be protected. Put something in the "cover" part that will protect the "screen" from the owner banging it up against a table corner, chair arm, etc. I'd use a thin Kydex sheet or something like that, . . . maybe a sheet of plexiglas, . . . but other than that, I think I would make them either like a zippered Bible cover or with a clasp like a clutch purse. And of course, . . . carve the thing front and back, . . . May God bless, Dwight Quote If you can breathe, . . . thank God. If you can read, . . . thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a veteran. www.dwightsgunleather.com
Members wildrose Posted January 11, 2011 Author Members Report Posted January 11, 2011 I guess my main issue is how to keep the thing inside when the cover is opened. Quote Holly Moore Wild Rose Creations http://www.wrcleather.com
Members whinewine Posted January 11, 2011 Members Report Posted January 11, 2011 (edited) I've had a few friends and locals asking about Kindle covers. Having never made one, let alone even seen one, I'm not sure how to go about it? (I plan to check some out soon at the local bookstore or electronics place like Best Buy, but I'm not sure they'll have any open for "inspection") Holly: ebay has quite a few various covers , many, many starting with a 1 cent bid . That's where I got a 'nook' cover to copy for my wife's nook. She's using it while I make a real one in leather for her. Just put in the keywords: 'kindle' or 'nook' or whatever to find the right size covers for your project. It's basically held in with elastic at the top & a leather pouch-like holder at the bottom. It's best to get an actual cover to see how it all goes together, & for a minimal amount of $, you have something that can make a de-constructed pattern, if you wish to tear it apart. russ Edited January 11, 2011 by whinewine Quote
Members Mike Posted January 11, 2011 Members Report Posted January 11, 2011 I guess my main issue is how to keep the thing inside when the cover is opened. Here are some photos of an Amazon Kindle Cover. Note the tabs used to keep the Kindle in. If the Kindle is lifted by itself, these tabs can break. They slide into the Kindle. Mike Quote
Members Gawdzilla Posted January 11, 2011 Members Report Posted January 11, 2011 I guess my main issue is how to keep the thing inside when the cover is opened. Maybe a shallow "cup" at top and bottom, suede or such that can be pulled over the item when it's in place? Only one "cup" would have be very flexible, the other could be as rigid as you think appropriate. Quote
Members Mike Posted January 11, 2011 Members Report Posted January 11, 2011 Maybe a shallow "cup" at top and bottom, suede or such that can be pulled over the item when it's in place? Only one "cup" would have be very flexible, the other could be as rigid as you think appropriate. Three sides of the Kindle are used by the owner. Left and right sides have buttons to turn the page. The bottom has the power on switch and controls for audio and the USB mini connector. Mike Maybe a shallow "cup" at top and bottom, suede or such that can be pulled over the item when it's in place? Only one "cup" would have be very flexible, the other could be as rigid as you think appropriate. My guess would be corner slots at the two bottom corners and a cup at the top. This would allow access to all the buttons and secure it at three places. It'd have to fit snug. Mike Quote
Members Gawdzilla Posted January 11, 2011 Members Report Posted January 11, 2011 (edited) Makes sense, Mike. Elastic? Edited January 11, 2011 by Gawdzilla Quote
Members Mike Posted January 11, 2011 Members Report Posted January 11, 2011 Makes sense, Mike. Elastic? Sound like a good idea. The interior of the cover needs to be soft. Mine feels like felt. The exterior of mine resembles Moroccan grain or similar leather. Laid flat it is 7 3/4" x 11". The spine seems to be just over 3/4". Hope this helps. Mike Quote
Members wildrose Posted January 11, 2011 Author Members Report Posted January 11, 2011 Thanks :-) Gives me some good thoughts on it! Quote Holly Moore Wild Rose Creations http://www.wrcleather.com
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