Desk Blotter

[Charliewz]

I want to make a desk blotter but don't know what to put on the back of the leather to prevent it from curling on the corners and edges. Any ideas?

Thanks, Charlie

[Glendon]

I can think of a couple options. Something like Bontex, which is a super stiff thin paper product would work. That would be stiff enough to protect the corners, but still be soft enough to fold. If you want the blotter to be solid and not move, a thin sheet of HDPE plastic would be another idea that comes to mind. A 1/16th of an inch 24" by 48" sheet would be less then $10.

Edited August 5, 2012 by Glendon

[Charliewz]

I can think of a couple options. Something like Bontex, which is a super stiff thin paper product would work. That would be stiff enough to protect the corners, but still be soft enough to fold. If you want the blotter to be solid and not move, a thin sheet of HDPE plastic would be another idea that comes to mind. A 1/16th of an inch 24" by 48" sheet would be less then $10.

Thanks Glendon, I think I can find some HDPE. I'll give it a try.

thanks again, Charlie