Mydori

[my63]

Here is mark 2 with the date embossed I used a different font I am really pleased with it.

 

IMG_7241_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Thanks

 

Michael

[my63]

Yellow is not an easy colour to dye honestly!

 

IMG_7242_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

I did not like the way the colour was darkening applying more dye seemed to be making it worse I spent a few hours trying to even the colour but in the end I decided to start again.

 

IMG_7247_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

This colour should lighten up a little as it dries out as for the first one I think I will dye the outside black but leave the inside yellow.

 

Thanks for looking

 

Michael

[my63]

Green Calepino cover

 

IMG_7233_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

The next stage is to mark a centre line and punch 5 holes on that line then thread the elastic through and add a little bling

 

Pictures to follow soon

 

Michael

[my63]

The inside using the dye without thinning not a good finish I am sorry to say

 

IMG_7253_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

The front with Aztec silver rose

 

IMG_7256_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

IMG_7257_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Corner detail with my new handmade thingy

 

IMG_7258_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

The final touch is the bookmark and its little weight

 

 

Thanks for looking

 

Michael

[my63]

Sorry the final image would not post so here it is.

 

IMG_7260_1 by my0771, on Flickr

[my63]

Here are Jims pair of covers, I am using thinner elastic on these two covers I have black and burgundy although I don't have a small punch but I will have one tomorrow

 

IMG_7250_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Orange and Yellow some of you may have noticed that they are different sizes not a mistake honest they are meant to be different sizes.

 

Thanks

 

Michael

[Ted A]

An electric drill with small bits works for the holes, if you have that.

[my63]

Thanks Ted

 

The punches I ordered yesterday arrived this afternoon

 

Michael

[Inkwellpens]

Sorry the final image would not post so here it is.

 

IMG_7260_1 by my0771, on Flickr

I love it. Can't believe how big my smile was when I saw it! You really do fantastic work!

[jimhughes]

I'm excited. They are looking fantastic. Ought to really stand out in a crowd. Just ordered some Tomoe River inserts in 3 x 5 and Passport size, from an FPNer on etsy. Now the anticipation builds. Thank you for taking on this project , for me, Michael. Jim

[Inkwellpens]

I'm excited. They are looking fantastic. Ought to really stand out in a crowd. Just ordered some Tomoe River inserts in 3 x 5 and Passport size, from an FPNer on etsy. Now the anticipation builds. Thank you for taking on this project , for me, Michael. Jim

Where did you get the Tomoe River inserts from, was the Etsy seller in the UK?

[jimhughes]

Here's the Link, second time I ordered from him. IIRC, he's on the East Coast, USA. Wouldn't hurt to ask if he'll ship to UK.

 

Easy to work with. 4-5 days ago he had an add in FPN Classified with the etsy link.

 

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/179776462/passport-size-notebook-set-of-3-tomoe?ref=shop_home_active_1

 

He has Passport and 3 x 5 regular sizes, you pick which one you want. Good luck, Jim

 

Notebookish on FPN is the name, b/c him to see about shipping

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/classifieds/item/27038-pocket-passport-size-tomoe-river-notebooks/

Edited May 8, 2014 by jimhughes

[my63]

Some time ago my daughter asked me if I could make something for one of her lecturers who was leaving, I agreed and assumed it would be the end of term sometime in July.

We were discussing this yesterday and I was asked how the cover was doing my reply was I have not even started yet as you have not given me any information my daughters response was "Well she leaves on Friday" I said "oh"

 

My Daughter adopted my first midori style cover for about a week when she gave it back and asked my to dye it blue so I made a new one I left the original on my desk as you see it below

 

IMG_6611_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

As I don't have enough time to make one from scratch I decided to use no 1 unfortunately it has a lilac suede interior lining so dying the leather was a non starter.

A few weeks ago I bought some fine embossed skins these are very soft and tactile so decision made I do have red but I also have purple

 

The original inside

 

IMG_7263_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

This is the new outside

 

IMG_7262_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Once the glue has set I will re punch the holes and trim the edges and apply some edge kote to seal the edges then add elastic and shinny bits.

 

Thanks for looking

 

Michael

[scrivelry]

This is utterly gorgeous! In all my years of teaching no one ever gave me anything nearly so nice - lucky lecturer!

[my63]

This notebook and cover had to be ready for this morning so here it is

 

IMG_7264_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

IMG_7265_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

As this leather is perforated I had some problems with the glue coming up through the holes this caused me to damage the first piece.

 

Thanks for looking

 

Michael

[my63]

This is utterly gorgeous! In all my years of teaching no one ever gave me anything nearly so nice - lucky lecturer!

Thanks Scrivelry

You know I would be happy to make one for you.

 

Michael

[fountainpagan]

I have been silently following your projects, for a moment, now.

 

I admire your searching to improve yourself on the making of better, and better models.

 

I admire the thoroughness you put in your creations.

 

Bravo, again and again. These models are beautiful (even if my preference goes to the one on first page - honey colour. Absolutely beautiful).

 

Please continue to create and share with us.

 

Thank you for it.

[my63]

I don't like waste The yellow case I made earlier with the dye that looked odd has been re dyed black I saw a wallet online that was black with a yellow interior so that was my inspiration.

 

IMG_7273_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

IMG_7274 by my0771, on Flickr

 

IMG_7276_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

It is unfinished and will have a little gloss when waxed. I like it

 

Thanks for looking

 

Michael

[jimhughes]

Great Job. Really beautiful colour combination. You work is outstanding. Jim

[my63]

I have been silently following your projects, for a moment, now.

 

I admire your searching to improve yourself on the making of better, and better models.

 

I admire the thoroughness you put in your creations.

 

Bravo, again and again. These models are beautiful (even if my preference goes to the one on first page - honey colour. Absolutely beautiful).

 

Please continue to create and share with us.

 

Thank you for it.

Thanks for your kind words

I started this journey trying to recover mobility and function in my damaged right hand, however I have gained much more than that I am part of a supportative community and I honestly wish I could make covers and cases for everyone who wants one.

Instead I hope that I can help those who would like to make their own by posting pictures and giving information to those who ask.

The covers are very simple to make although dying them is a little more complicated.

 

Thanks to you Jim for ordering two covers the black one literally has someone's name on it.

 

Thanks again to everyone for their support

 

Michael