DIY: Leather Notebook

[Who?]

Here is the process of making a leather notebook.

Materials:
-A6 spiral bound notebook
-2oz reversed calf leather
-Shears
-Ruler
-Leather punch
-Rubber mallet
-Pliers

I removed the spiral from the notebook, then used the covers as a pattern to properly align the spiral holes. I then punched each hole, set the snap button, reassembled the notebook with its new covers, and secured the spiral. A simple project.

[Chinorlz]

Very nice!!

You can then do a myriad of leather textures/colors too for a bad ass looking set... and can ball it up by getting silver wire to form the coil for the pages as well which would oxidize nicely over time.

[Who?]

Yes A!! That brings another idea to mind, SZ collaborative design, with all the talent on here just imagine the things that could be created.

[zamb]

I actually have one of this in Bison that I made a few weeks ago,
was considering making them available but still undecided........

this one is nice though John, , Mine is hand sewn though rather than a coil running though it \
what size is it?

[Who?]

Thanks Zam, it's 14.8cm x 10.5cm. I think you should make a few available, it's more personal to take notes in.

[Chinorlz]

Love the ideas :) Your project and our discussion on here has got a few percolating through my mind already J!

I had purchased Sruli's basking shark skin covered SZ mag which I had intended on converting into a notebook... making my own cover set with the various hides I have in my studio may be a better idea though.