In this video project I decide to try making my first dyed and stamped leather sketch book cover. There is no pattern set for this project however I listed the dimensions for the pattern below. I also linked to all of the tools, leather, and sketch book you see in this video. I learned a lot working on this project and excited to try again!
Pattern Dimensions
- Main Panel: 322mm x 225mm (12.67″ x 8.858″)
- Pocket Panel (x2): 80mm x 225mm (3.15″ x 8.858″)
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Inventory of Tools
- Blank Kraft Hardcover Notebooks
- 36″ x 24″ Self Healing Cutting Mat
- Masking Tape
- Scratch Awl
- No.2 X-ACTO Knife
- Dremel with Sanding Bit
- Wood Slicker
- Basket Weave Stamp
- Border Stamp Pattern
- Border Stamp Pattern Corner
- Leathercraft Glue
- Thread Nippers
- Fiebings Antique Finish (Dark Brown)
- Fiebings Pro Dye (Light Brown)
- Leather Balm with Atom Wax (Neutral)
- Fiebings Pro Dye (Black)
- Empty Paint Marker
- Wool Daubers
- Microfiber towels
- Vinyl Gloves
- Neatsfoot Oil
- Bick 4 Leather Conditioner
- Wire Clips
- Bone Folder
- Wing Divider
- Crimson 3.85mm Chisels
- John James Stitching Needles – 002
- Generic Sandpaper – 320 Grit
- Tiger Thread (Brown – .8mm)
- Barry King Maul (24oz)
- Punching Slab
- Tokonole Burnishing Gum
- Seiwa Edge Beveler (#1)
Leather Selection
In this video we used Natural Tooling Strap Leather in 2 sizes from American Leather Direct. The main panel is 6-7oz and the interior pockets are 2-3oz. This pattern is designed for a leather in that thickness range.
