dieseldog Report post Posted January 2, 2013 Greetings Again...This is my second post...I have been researching and studying all the great info here for a few days now...As I am new to leatherworking, I appreciate all the info, tricks, tips, etc...that I have absorbed so far. Thanks to everyone who post and shares... Now I have another question to ask. I am going to make a bible cover for my new Scofield Study Bible I received for Christmas. What would be a nice material to line the inside with? I am not sure what makes a good liner because I am not sure about whether or not what wrinkles and what doesn't wrinkle when the cover is closed. I am thinking maybe something stretchy? or should I even worry about it? Sorry for the long drawn out explanation/question. Thanks much! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted January 2, 2013 Diesel, many people choose not to line their bible covers, but many others want a nice finished look. IMO you have several options and I am assuming you are using veg tanned leather on the outside. A nice cloth could be glued to the inside of the cover but you then have a different edging process to contend with. You could also use a very light weight (1-2 oz) cow, calfskin or pigskin liner. These will flex nicely and while there may be some wrinkles right at the fold, the book will cover it anyway. Personally, I'd use calf skin. I really love the feel of it. Good luck, post pics, and welcome to the forum! Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted January 2, 2013 I like to use pig. Thin and flexable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dieseldog Report post Posted January 2, 2013 Thanks...I am leaning on calf-skin as SLC has some nice skins on sale right now...Yes, I plan on using Veg-Tan for the cover. I have my patterns and tooling plan laid out and will be cutting the leather to size soon. Also I will probably use the double loop braid around the edges. No time like the present to jump in and do something a bit more complicated than key fobs and coasters... I figure if I really think hard about what I'm doing at each step and go slow I should come up with something decent. Thanks again... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King's X Report post Posted January 2, 2013 I use everything suggested. You can also apply some Gum Trag to the interior of your veg tan and take a glass slicker. Work the Gum Trag from the center out and it should slick down the fibers. It should produce a nice smooth surface. I do this to my belts when the customer does not want to pay extra for a liner. Keeps the costs down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
