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    Areas of leather that have been worked always sow up a different colour when dyed I think it is because the fibres have been compressed during the working.
    I was advised to dye the leather first then do the embossing but that would involve planning what I am going to do in advance but I am not good at that I get an idea and just do it.
    Her favourite colour is red so it is going to be red by the end of the day I want to post it tomorrow so it needs to be dry.

    As soon as I know the size of the notebook its on with the dragons.

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    Michael,

    With respect to the color, do you find it to be colorfast, or is that a matter of time (the longer the color dries, the more steadfast it is)? Also, does the color tend to darken over time, or does it pretty much stay the same (save for the user getting the oils from his or her hands onto the cover). Just curious.
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    Dragon no 2

    IMG_7354_1 by my0771, on Flickr

    I am thinking I may do something with suede maybe like a window in the leather with the dragons head embossed in suede


    This is a quick mock up in paper please engage your imagination it still needs some more work and might never happen

    IMG_7357_1 by my0771, on Flickr

    I am happy to hear any thoughts

    Michael

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    Quote Originally Posted by MY63 View Post
    Dragon no 2

    IMG_7354_1 by my0771, on Flickr

    I am thinking I may do something with suede maybe like a window in the leather with the dragons head embossed in suede


    This is a quick mock up in paper please engage your imagination it still needs some more work and might never happen

    IMG_7357_1 by my0771, on Flickr

    I am happy to hear any thoughts

    Michael
    I love the dragon, and I especially love the dragon in the window.
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    cover now red

    IMG_7359 by my0771, on Flickr

    Hopefully it will be ready to post tomorrow

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lady Onogaro View Post
    Michael,

    With respect to the color, do you find it to be colorfast, or is that a matter of time (the longer the color dries, the more steadfast it is)? Also, does the color tend to darken over time, or does it pretty much stay the same (save for the user getting the oils from his or her hands onto the cover). Just curious.
    Hi lady Onogaro
    I am sorry I don't know how I missed your post.
    Colour fast it is really hard to say as I have not been working with leather for more than a few months, What I can tell you is that I apply mink oil to even out the dye when it is still wet followed by carnauba wax until no more colour comes off on my cloth.
    It is my under standing that leather will absorb oil from anywhere including your skin the best way to avoid this is to feed the leather an alternative such as mink oil , there are acrylic products that will seal the leather but they put a coating over the top surface of the leather.
    I only use acrylic edge coat on my projects although I prefer beeswax.
    Believe it or not leather changes colour in light like a sun tan although it does not need to be sun light this piece of leather was wrapped in brown paper except this edge sticking out of the top. As you can see it has changed colour.

    IMG_7375_1 by my0771, on Flickr

    I am not an expert the information I have given is correct as far as I know.
    Any other questions please ask If you want to make one I will help in any way I can.

    Regards

    Michael

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    Thank you for your reply, Michael. For someone who has only been doing this a few months, you are doing great work. You must have a facility for working with your hands. Clearly you are an artist.
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    I don't know if I have mentioned this before 10 years ago I had a life changing medical accident which caused one of the main nerves in my right arm to die, since that time I have had issues with pain and disability in my right hand and arm.
    Some time ago I was advised that the lack of use of my right hand and arm was causing wasting of the muscles and I should find some way of using my hand.
    I started by making boxes and restoring writing slopes however I found this a little heavy and I had used suede to line the boxes so I moved all my efforts to leather work.
    I can't use many power tools so almost everything is done by hand and often I will use clamps and jigs to overcome my restrictions of movement.
    I now have a knife with a large handle that I can hold in my right hand but often use my left hand anyway.
    I enjoy the projects and the comments and also enjoy seeing pictures of them being used.

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    How do you finish the cut edges?
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    Michael - there's some absolutely beautiful work there!

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    This is dragon number three
    I know it looks the same as dragon number two

    IMG_7378 by my0771, on Flickr

    I assure you it is different


    look


    IMG_7379_1 by my0771, on Flickr

    Passport size

    Thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by VertOlive View Post
    How do you finish the cut edges?
    Edge finishing there are a number of ways this is my preferred method these are the tools the wooden tool is a slicker and the metal tool with the wooden handle is an edging tool.

    IMG_7380_1 by my0771, on Flickr

    using the edging tool the corners are shaved off

    IMG_7385_1 by my0771, on Flickr

    The next step is to wet the shaved edge it is then left to soak in for a few minutes then the slicker is rubbed up and down the edge generating heat this causes all of the fibres to lie flat a little beeswax can then be applied and the rubbing repeated.

    IMG_7390_1 by my0771, on Flickr

    The end result is a smooth edge

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    This afternoon I made a field notes size cover and used some cognac suede to cover the dragon head I clamped it in place for a couple of hours this picture is taken immediately after the clamps were removed.

    IMG_7394_1 by my0771, on Flickr

    I think it will expand a little overnight I will take some more pictures tomorrow.

    Thanks for looking

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    This has not turned out as well as I thought it would I might remove the suede and just go with leather which may mould to the shape better as it will be wet.

    IMG_7398 by my0771, on Flickr

    It did spring back a little but not as much as I had hoped.

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    Through the round window

    IMG_7403_1 by my0771, on Flickr

    IMG_7402_1 by my0771, on Flickr

    I think a little sewing may be required as well as glue

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    I had an early start this morning and wanted to do something quiet I had printed a smaller version of the carved dragon and thought I would have a try I did not take any pictures but it is the same process as the large version.

    IMG_7406_1 by my0771, on Flickr

    As you can see I have dyed it black I also dyed the window dragon cover black as well

    IMG_7408_1 by my0771, on Flickr

    I think it will be a good contrast with the cognac suede.

    Thanks for looking

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    Next stages on the window dragon is the marriage between inner and outer

    IMG_7416 by my0771, on Flickr


    IMG_7419_1 by my0771, on Flickr

    I am planning on offering these for sale when complete if anyone has bought similar in the past and would like to help me with pricing I would appreciate it.

    Michael

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    Beautiful Michael.

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    I had some English bridle leather sitting on my desk for some time I decided to make a notebook cover.

    Measuring and marking out

    IMG_7423 by my0771, on Flickr

    I made this cover for the Rhodia pad although it will also fit any a5 notebook the only difference is the internal fixings

    IMG_7427 by my0771, on Flickr

    You may have spotted the deliberate mistake the fastener is on the left and should be on the right.
    Excuse the fingers

    IMG_7430 by my0771, on Flickr

    The fastener is the same as the one on the ten pen case but is part of the back cover

    Thanks

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    Here is the outer cover almost complete this is intended to be a pair for the ten pen case

    IMG_7438 by my0771, on Flickr

    I really like this bridle leather although it is quite waxy to the touch I am going to make a Leuchtturm 1917 notebook cover for myself

    Thanks for looking

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