Bible Cover

[corkscrew]

My latest creation. Bible cover for a large Bible, 2.5" x 8" x 11". Fully lined, hand sewn and tooled.

[Retswerb]

Stamping the back must have taken a minute or two or three! Looks good, nice work.

[corkscrew]

Retswerb, Yeah about 60 or so. Sore fingers from that round of stamping. Thanks.

[JayEhl]

I dig the handle on the spine.  I always liked that feature on my (cordura) bible cover.  I've never added a zipper to anything but I do want to try it.    I like your paint job, too.  

[corkscrew]

JayEhl, Thanks. Zippers are tricky. Get Al Stohlman's 3 set books on cases, etc. They are thin paper back, illustrated and very helpful.

[rleather]

Nice work on the wood grain of the cross. The vine adds not only meaning but also depth and detail to your work. 

Great job! Rick.

[corkscrew]

rleather, Thanks so much.

[battlemunky]

Yeah, great work all around!

[corkscrew]

battlemunky, Thanks, it was definitely a challenge. 

[WolfteverGunleather]

Very nice! Well done.

[corkscrew]

Thanks

[Cm1]

Would you be willing to share your template for this ? 

[corkscrew]

Cm1, Are you talking about the whole project or the front cover? I used the Al Stohlman 3 book set on "The Art of Making Leather Cases". https://tandyleather.com/collections/books-patterns/products/the-art-of-making-leather-cases

The front cover design I just drew it up.

[Hockeymender]

Would be very happy to carry my Bible to church in that

[ehvhram]

Very nice work!

[corkscrew]

Thanks

[Cm1]

On 11/10/2020 at 6:56 AM, corkscrew said:

Cm1, Are you talking about the whole project or the front cover? I used the Al Stohlman 3 book set on "The Art of Making Leather Cases". https://tandyleather.com/collections/books-patterns/products/the-art-of-making-leather-cases

The front cover design I just drew it up.

I am talking about the whole project . But if the pattern for the project is in the books I'll go ahead and check it out.

[corkscrew]

Cm1, Those books are very helpful for many projects. Best of luck.

[Gavinmnt]

That looks like a great project you’ve created! The detail and craftsmanship are impressive. I’m curious, did you use a pattern or design of your own for the front cover? I’m a member of an Apostolic Pentecostal church here in Portland, so Bible covers like this have special meaning to me. It’s always great to see someone with the skill to turn a dream into reality.  I’m sure it took some time to get all the details just right. I bet the back stamping was the most time-consuming part! I used to work with leather myself, so I know a thing or two about the process. We should chat sometime about the techniques and tools you used for this project.  Thanks for sharing! Have a blessed day.

[Samalan]

Beautiful workmanship the woodgrain on the cross, the colors, the stitching, detail, texture, and design are all top-shelf work and all for the greatest purpose.

 

[chuck123wapati]

that is beautiful!!!