8 X 11.5 Writing Tablet Bi-Folds

[BillB]

Here are some of the writing tablet bi-folds that I have recently completed. The first one is for a friend who graduated from High School this year and will be attending North Dakota State University. The second is for a nephew who is attending the Military Academy at West Point and is his class crest. The third one is for a friend who is the Music Director at our church. The last two are for pastors at Hebron Ministries with Hebron's logo on the front and a Compass Rose on the back with the symbol for Christ where the compass needle would be. Since the inside is basically the same for all the bi-folds, I only included on example. I also only included the back when I did any carving on it. As always, comments and suggestions are welcome.

[Rohn]

Those are all very nice. I am sure the recipients will be very pleased.

[JGray]

Very nice work! I'm impressed with how clean those beveled lines are.

[BillB]

Jerry, As long as I do not rush things come out clean. So I have to watch myself since I tend to rush when: 1. I get near to the end of the project; 2. I have been working too long and need to take a break. Learning how to pace one self is, I think, one of the hardest things to do in any craft.

[Colt W Knight]

I like your tooling. I think the pads would looks even better with tooled initials instead of the stamped letters, and my some color.

[BillB]

Colt, I have done colorized bi-folds and carved initials. There are many factors that I use when deciding if and when I will colorize the tooling or carve the initials. Some times it is the preference of the end user, some times it is artistic license. I do, however, prefer the natural beauty of the leather as it ages and changes color.

[TheCyberwolfe]

Very nice. In the business world they call those a 'pad folio' and charge ridiculous money for them.