Description
Design and make your own A6 size leather pocket book. A chosen design can be engraved into leather which you colour at home with the supplied speciality leather paint. A plain ‘non-engraved’ skin is also available if you prefer painting unaided, as well as a plain vegan ‘leatherette’ option. You can choose a design from the many in my photo section or send your own ideas - ideally as a black and white line drawing. After colouring, waxing, and polishing, you’ll learn how to bind in heavy 180 GSM ivory paper to create a book. Full instruction is supplied alongside online videos if required. Lined paper is optional.
What's included in the price?
A ‘cut to size’ piece of local veg-tan leather with corners and edges rounded off and pre-punched binding holes. A few leather offcuts to experiment on during the painting and waxing processes. 100 sheets of pre-punched acid-free, highest quality 180 GSM ivory paper stock. Rounded needle and binding cord. A palette of leather dyes in mini pots with colours to match design. Two paintbrushes. Leather wax/polish. Full instructions and video links.
What you will need
A ‘cut to size’ piece of local veg-tan leather with corners and edges rounded off and pre-punched binding holes. A few leather offcuts to experiment on during the painting and waxing processes. 100 sheets of pre-punched acid-free, highest quality 180 GSM ivory paper stock. Rounded needle and binding cord. A palette of leather dyes in mini pots with colours to match design. Two paintbrushes. Leather wax/polish. Full instructions and video links.
Duration
3 hours
Maker
I've always been slightly obsessed with books...though not the reading type, but the empty ones...the dusty old journal, those marbled edged Victorian ledgers, the ageing leather notebook or the beautiful sketch pad. A constant sketcher, I still carry around a pencil and pad, happily losing myself drawing (instead of finger tapping a smart phone). As bookmaker (I don't call myself a binder) I recently fell heavily for leather work, a new apprenticeship almost. After spending substantially more than the much talked about "10,000 hours" on embossing (repoussé) soft metals, I felt it time for a fresh challenge. I started at the basement level and repeated what I did 24 years ago when I picked up my first sheet of metal to shape into a book cover. I presented my work for sale since the beginning and in this world of the cheap/mass produced, I've realised there is still a small place for the individual, the actual unique 'one of a kind' piece. I carry no airs and graces and never over-precious about my work. I simply makes books. I’m looking forward to teaching. Kindest Regards, Will Phoenix
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Children
- Wheelchair users
- Hearing impaired
- Limited mobility
- Learning difficulties (SEN)
- Suitable for beginners
