Simple Journal Project
Simple Journal
This journal is a very popular project for leather artisans; they are great for writing, sketching and scrapbooking. Anyone would cherish a gift of a handsome handmade leather journal. The paper used in this project is 5 ½” x 8 ½” (8 ½” x 11 ½” letter size paper cut in half). The size used here is a suggestion, it may be modified to fit any available sized paper with and overlap of ¼” on all edges. The journal, if modified could be used to hold trading card sheets to house your Artist Trading Card (4042-01) collection. The edges here are finished with an edge finish, but may have laced or stitched edges for a different appearance. You can also replace the eyelets and lace with Chicago screw posts.
MATERIALS USED:
9052-32 6/7oz Double Shoulder
9100-00 Natural Tooling Pigskin Lining
3953-00 Angled Utility Knife
6057-00 Al & Ann Stohlman Patterns Portfolio, Vol. 1 (Pg. 4)
6047-00 How to Carve Leather
3500-00 Tracing Film, 1 yd
8039-06 Modeling Tool Stylus
8170-00 Basic Seven Tool Set
6553-00 Craftool® Stamp (Acorn)
2607-04 Eco-Flo™ Gel Antique (Tan)
2612-01 Eco-Flo™ Carnauba Crème
31811-00 Craftool® Adjustable “V” Gouge or
8082-00 Craftool® Adjustable “V” Gouge
2525-05 Tanner’s Bond® Craftsman Contact Spray Adhesive
3003-00 Mini Punch Set
6464-01 Poly Cutting Board
1286-11 3/16” Brass Plate Eyelets
8094-00 3/16” Eyelet Setter with Anvil
5112-01 Tejas Latigo Lace (Black 1/8” x 4 yard card)
PATTERN: Simple Journal Pattern
STEPS:
1.) Layout & cut the front and back cover from 6/7oz leather.
2.) Dampen, trace, carve and tool a design.
3.) Apply finishes of choice to front and back covers.
4.) Gouge the flesh side of the front cover.
5.) Cement the lining to the flesh side of the covers, trim, and then edge.
6.) Punch holes for eyelets, and lacing or stitching if applicable.
7.) Set eyelets.
8.) Lace or stitch covers if applicable.
9.) Assemble journal with paper and covers together with latigo lace.
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