Members lightningad Posted July 7, 2012 Members Report Posted July 7, 2012 Having just bought my wife a Kindle, i decided to make the protective cover myself rather than buy the rather naff Amazon cover. Whilst thinking of a theme, i felt that the steampunk thing was really apt for an electronic book...so designed the stamping to reflect that. Its coloured using a few different Fiebings dyes - my favourite is most definitely the English Tan. Since i took the photos, i have adapted it slightly with a tongue at the top to stop the kindle from sliding out if the cover was carried upside down. My wife is really pleased with her kindle and cover, and i'm really proud of the finished item... love to hear your comments... adam Quote "You is what you am, a cow don't make ham!" Frank Zappa - Musical Visionary Barking Rooster Leather Goods Pinterest Page
Members ttucker Posted July 7, 2012 Members Report Posted July 7, 2012 I like it a lot. Steampunk style is starting to grow on me. Tandy is starting to support it more and more and will come out with more of it in the coming months. I want to do one like that but add some real metal rivets or a gear or two. The colors are great. Quote
Members lightningad Posted July 7, 2012 Author Members Report Posted July 7, 2012 yeah...i've been thinking how my next one will be incorporating some brass extras. I already have a bag of tin watch cogs that could be used, but i need to develop my ideas before jumping straight in (which is usually my problem!) Quote "You is what you am, a cow don't make ham!" Frank Zappa - Musical Visionary Barking Rooster Leather Goods Pinterest Page
Members lightningad Posted July 9, 2012 Author Members Report Posted July 9, 2012 thank you. Quote "You is what you am, a cow don't make ham!" Frank Zappa - Musical Visionary Barking Rooster Leather Goods Pinterest Page
Members Pound Posted July 9, 2012 Members Report Posted July 9, 2012 nicely done. . The Kindle is my favorite digital device because i love to read. I think the color goes very well with the Kindle. Quote
Members jmkjmk2 Posted July 16, 2012 Members Report Posted July 16, 2012 Your kindle will be on fire with that cover!!! Great look to it! Quote bit.ly/LeatherTools4Sale Stamps, Swivel Knives, Mallets, Modeling Tools, Etc Message me if you want to buy/sell tools
Members lightningad Posted July 17, 2012 Author Members Report Posted July 17, 2012 thanks for the kind comments...i do feel a smug "i made that!" glow whenever i see my wife reading her kindle. i'm now trying to think of ways to expand the look into some of my other project ideas! Quote "You is what you am, a cow don't make ham!" Frank Zappa - Musical Visionary Barking Rooster Leather Goods Pinterest Page
Members mojoewrkn Posted July 19, 2012 Members Report Posted July 19, 2012 That is awesome! Now I may have to try and make one for my Kindle! Quote
Members lightningad Posted July 19, 2012 Author Members Report Posted July 19, 2012 very kind of you, sir. Quote "You is what you am, a cow don't make ham!" Frank Zappa - Musical Visionary Barking Rooster Leather Goods Pinterest Page
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