bison Report post Posted March 20, 2011 I just finished these two. The first is a small executive portfolio, designed to hold s 5x7 notebook. I used the European tanned leather from Tandy for it. It tools very nicely! After oiling, I applied several thin coats of Acrylic Resolene as resist, then antiqued it with Feibings mahogany antique paste. Finished with two more coats of A-R, then two coats of Tan-Kote. It's sewn with natural colored thread. The second is a sketchbook/journal, made with that really torn up leather I got on sale from Tandy. I tooled in a Celtic knot and then dyed the background. Finished with four coats of Tan-Kote. Hand sewed the paper, Canson 80 pound art paper using a long stitch. It measures 7.5x10 and holds 240 sheets of 6x9 paper. Any critiques are welcome. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragonspit Report post Posted March 20, 2011 I just finished these two. The first is a small executive portfolio, designed to hold s 5x7 notebook. I used the European tanned leather from Tandy for it. It tools very nicely! After oiling, I applied several thin coats of Acrylic Resolene as resist, then antiqued it with Feibings mahogany antique paste. Finished with two more coats of A-R, then two coats of Tan-Kote. It's sewn with natural colored thread. The second is a sketchbook/journal, made with that really torn up leather I got on sale from Tandy. I tooled in a Celtic knot and then dyed the background. Finished with four coats of Tan-Kote. Hand sewed the paper, Canson 80 pound art paper using a long stitch. It measures 7.5x10 and holds 240 sheets of 6x9 paper. Any critiques are welcome. Dave I like the color ont he portfolio. subdued just enough. I still find it interesting the idea to buy that beat up old leather and make it useful. Hey, I just notice, so do you skive the flap part of the sketchbook journal? it looks thinner. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bison Report post Posted March 21, 2011 I don't skive it. That's the end of the hide where it gets thin and pretty hard. Perfect for what I was doing with it. Thanks for the comments, Bob. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terix Report post Posted March 22, 2011 Hi, I love the sketchbook; one small pattern, nice colors, and the rough flap! I think I'll steal your idea! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bison Report post Posted March 22, 2011 Steal away, my friend! Hi, I love the sketchbook; one small pattern, nice colors, and the rough flap! I think I'll steal your idea! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
