... homemade journal ...

I think you underestimate your abilities with the leather jacket/cover. It will look great as all of your creations do, and we will continue to admire on this thread. Thanks for sharing!

Blessings...

D

November 17, 2013

Have you thought about how to finish your edges I have been experimenting with beeswax and elbow grease and a piece of hardwood to burnish.

Michael

November 17, 2013

I made something last night ...

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/256023-homemade-pen-sleeve/?do=findComment&comment=2826694

Nice! Something like that would be lovely for tucking a fp in a bag I'd think!

November 18, 2013

A lovely set of journals...fantastic craftsmanship and creative solutions.

I think you underestimate your abilities with the leather jacket/cover. It will look great as all of your creations do, and we will continue to admire on this thread. Thanks for sharing!

Blessings...
D

Thanks DWR

November 18, 2013

Beautiful set of journals! Thank you for posting

Dr P

November 18, 2013

Nice! Something like that would be lovely for tucking a fp in a bag I'd think!

Yes ,

It's designed to be chucked into a bag or something,

Occupying smallest space,

And no flaps , buttons to snag or chafe

A simple sheath

November 18, 2013

Beautiful set of journals! Thank you for posting

Dr P

Thanks

November 18, 2013

Wow is that a stunning set !!!

Love the color tags to know which jounal is which.

Your skills just grow and grow...

November 18, 2013

Have you thought about how to finish your edges I have been experimenting with beeswax and elbow grease and a piece of hardwood to burnish.
Michael

Yes ,

I have a bottle of edge finisher , dark brown.

I didnt know there was such a hardwood burnisher until now

I have a Dremel tool though.

What does it look like? The end results of a hardwood burnisher?

Whats your best experience with edge finishing?

Appreciate any advice

My leather is soft and floppy.

Not the firm kinds (3mm or thicker?) we see commonly.

I don't know if it's edges can be burnished effectively.

I am also wondering whether a stitch groover can work on such a thin leather?

Edited November 18, 2013 by TMLee

November 18, 2013

Wow is that a stunning set !!!

Love the color tags to know which jounal is which.

Your skills just grow and grow...

Thanks Earthdawn,

I am way behind in schedule

November 18, 2013

There are a number of ways to finish edges I am still learning about them myself but my understanding is :-

If you are using bottled edge finisher your edges need to be smooth before you start this is done with sandpaper once the finish is applied it can be sanded again and finished with wax.

The idea with the beeswax and burnishing tool is the wax is applied and rubbed with the piece of wood the rule seems that the burnisher needs to be harder than the item being burnished. The tool has a groove in it that allows the edges to fit inside. Canvas or denim can also be used.

The friction created melts the wax which fills all of the tiny gaps it can then be rubbed with a cloth to buff it up.

Your dremel should be able to help generate heat with a polishing pad or similar.

I use pieces of wood clamped either side of the floppy leather to aid with stitching and edge polishing I will take some pictures later if that will help.

I learned a lot from your posts on embossing so I am happy if I can return the favour.

Regards

Michael

November 18, 2013

There are a number of ways to finish edges I am still learning about them myself but my understanding is :-
If you are using bottled edge finisher your edges need to be smooth before you start this is done with sandpaper once the finish is applied it can be sanded again and finished with wax.

The idea with the beeswax and burnishing tool is the wax is applied and rubbed with the piece of wood the rule seems that the burnisher needs to be harder than the item being burnished. The tool has a groove in it that allows the edges to fit inside. Canvas or denim can also be used.
The friction created melts the wax which fills all of the tiny gaps it can then be rubbed with a cloth to buff it up.
Your dremel should be able to help generate heat with a polishing pad or similar.

I use pieces of wood clamped either side of the floppy leather to aid with stitching and edge polishing I will take some pictures later if that will help.

I learned a lot from your posts on embossing so I am happy if I can return the favour.

Regards

Michael

Okay ,

I would appreciate pictures. They help a lot.

November 18, 2013

Ok here are the pictures of my burnishing tool it can be made of anything smooth I have seen them made from plastic like a wheel that fits into a drill or dremel or even bone, mine is made from wood because it is what I had lying around.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3738/10925551373_5902802bc9_z.jpg
IMG_5629 by my0771, on Flickr

I have made different sized grooves for different thicknesses of leather.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7437/10925406854_1eb9d93945_z.jpg
IMG_5630 by my0771, on Flickr

These are my stitching tools the chisel for marking the holes and the awl for making a hole for the needle

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7363/10925417764_be434c6fbb_z.jpg
IMG_5633 by my0771, on Flickr

I always glue every seem before I start marking out the holes stops any slipping

I hope the pictures are of some help

Michael

November 18, 2013

Ok here are the pictures of my burnishing tool it can be made of anything smooth I have seen them made from plastic like a wheel that fits into a drill or dremel or even bone, mine is made from wood because it is what I had lying around.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3738/10925551373_5902802bc9_z.jpg
IMG_5629 by my0771, on Flickr

I have made different sized grooves for different thicknesses of leather.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7437/10925406854_1eb9d93945_z.jpg
IMG_5630 by my0771, on Flickr

These are my stitching tools the chisel for marking the holes and the awl for making a hole for the needle

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7363/10925417764_be434c6fbb_z.jpg
IMG_5633 by my0771, on Flickr

I always glue every seem before I start marking out the holes stops any slipping

I hope the pictures are of some help

Michael

Thanks so much for your pics.

I posted my reply in the other thread here ...

November 21, 2013

Having a bit of fun ....

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2011/2011%20JOURNALS/Journal%20147%20Jet%20Black%20Bookcloth/Journal%20147K%20Jet%20Black%20Bookcloth%20-%20Slow%20Cheetahs/004.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u236/TMLee/2011/2011%20JOURNALS/Journal%20147%20Jet%20Black%20Bookcloth/Journal%20147K%20Jet%20Black%20Bookcloth%20-%20Slow%20Cheetahs/005.jpg