Making a Leather Moleskine Cover

[@diomedesindustries]

I have been bending leather for 7 years. Here is what I saw in this video. Proper leather, proper leather treatment, deep care with the craft, proper stitching with proper thread, and an end product that is essentially an heirloom . I make these myself and would not hesitate to buy this craftsman's kit.

[@zareerwadia2787]

I love this idea of the pen holder also becomes the note book lock.

[@tjman4943]

I love the way the double pen loop locks it shut.

[@suree861]

This is something i’ll use my money for. I’ll surely support artists like these after getting a job. This is such a great work, very admirable!

[@hanutamatata]

That "closing mechanism" is awesome, really like the idea. Very nice piece of craftsmanship!

[@KinnariLeather]

inorrx Thank you!

[@AaronSteinPittsburgh]

+inorrx I absolutely agree! That closing mechanism is brilliant. Kinnari Leather your videos are an absolute joy to watch.

[@Nickle314]

Agreed - so simple - very elegant.

[@carolcheny]

this video inspired me to make my own journal cover pen-loop locked, too. clever!

[@cosmoslabische]

Kinnari Leathe

[@Ceme612]

I have been watching videos on making journal covers for about a week now. Got my Hobonichi English planner for xmas, this is stunning. Thank you!

[@nkosiakinlabi3135]

Loved the workmanship and especially was delighted at the end when I saw how you did the pen enclosure. Very creative and different.

[@malenavalcarcel]

Again, a pleasure watching your hands dancing on the leather surface.

[@KinnariLeather]

+Malena valcarcel Nice compliment, thank you for that!

[@hexadecimil]

Great video. Cool technique. I like how you used the paper to mask the glue. Elegant solution to a problem I have a lot. Same about marking the swe line with the edge of the piec on the back. And your sticking is beautiful. Dying is really pretty too. Can't say enough about this.

[@Carla2637]

The process is so satisfying to see!!❤

[@Mpactpics]

The extreme close-ups are beautiful and awesome. Great work!

[@kliqcreatives1379]

the double pen loop is a great idea!

[@ddcced123]

Your videos are really informative. I've learned so much by watching. Keep making more.

[@KinnariLeather]

+ddcced123 I will ;-)

[@JWimpy]

Absolutely beautiful. I would love to own a nice notebook like that.

[@stewartandrew2520]

Beautiful product. Well done, simple but functional with great style!

[@silvertwinz]

I just saw this! I am very impressed with what I saw. I hit the like and subscribed. Thanks for taking the time to do this for us. I speak for all of us, we're very happy you did.

[@ryancollyer4501]

What did you rub onto the leather after the initial oil dye was applied. Really amazing outcome.

[@dhirajshetty483]

Absolutely soothing to watch & a lovely creation too !

[@KinnariLeather]

Thank you!

[@ifithurtskissitbette]

Clever closure! Love it.

[@KinnariLeather]

MackenzieLyn I´m glad you like it.

[@LTOnline]

Wow such amazing gentle craftsmanship.

[@Reg3e]

A beautiful piece, nice locking mechanism too :D

[@masja1790]

Soooo therapeutic this video. And your craftsmanship is beautiful. Wold like to own one. Wow. Merry Christmas. 🎅❤

[@KinnariLeather]

I'm glad you like it!

[@masja1790]

Kinnari Leather I've watched it about 10 times now 😊

[@erniemorris9654]

Very nice work. Can you tell me the type lace/thread you used and where to buy it ?

[@semperfidelis9579]

Beautiful,I need and want one of this Moleskin leather wallets.

[@jhenineguzman9623]

Your good at this great job and perfect talent keep up the good work kinnari leather

[@darklittlepeople]

this was so incredibly pleasant to watch - thank you !

[@KinnariLeather]

My pleasure!

[@charlesallan6978]

Carefully aged and stretched Biltong yiels a pleasantly scented, firm and yet pliable leather redolent of coriander and bergamot. Like the cologne.

[@liweipeng9106]

cool, the good thing always could last longger! I like it.

[@melodyinsideme]

Can you please tell me whan making leather bag which glue should I use?

[@mehdimahdi1175]

very good work and that closing idea oohh so good i like that kind of creativity :) thanks for the video keep the good work mate

[@Enthusiasticallydawn]

wow, amazing craftsmanship and beautiful work!

[@guilhermevargas5643]

A really beautiful work. My sincere congratulations, friend!!

[@jpnoll1781]

well done! absolutely beautiful!

[@OllieJSanger]

A very beautiful piece of work!

[@macdaddy9344]

Beautiful... when you are stitching the seams together, you are not just weaving the thread back and forth but rather actually tying some kind of knot within each hole... am I seeing that correctly?

[@KinnariLeather]

Yes, sometimes I do that. Usually with thinner leathers, as it helps to create the nice zig zag look.

[@serbleather]

The Best One 💯💯

[@simbawizbeth]

wow that was an amazing cover!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Im a fan of all your work.

[@icekng456]

great cover

[@Verbicruciste]

Very good job, and very good video!

[@tompinaitansing389]

Very nice work

[@МладенЈанковић]

I am thrilled! Thank you for shearing your skills.

[@ciobanugeorge187]

Great work! What kind of adhesive/glue do you for glueing the leather?

[@MAYOMEDIC]

Que tipo de cuero usas?

[@johnkraemer5505]

Very nice workmanship! Thank you for sharing!

[@KinnariLeather]

Thank you!

[@hijodelmarineroII]

beautiful work

[@babylonkilla7429]

very nice video and skills ! are only using beeswax for finish?

[@ImgSensors]

Thank you so much for sharing the craft this way❣️

[@ddcced123]

Can you tell me what the brand name of the edge beveling tool is? It is very sharp and does a wonderful job on your edges.

[@KinnariLeather]

+ddcced123 I used two bevelers actually. The first one is made by Joseph dixon (doesn´exist anymore) and the second one is "Seiwa" from goodsjapan.com

[@92OnTV]

Greetings. How much will cost same design cover, but for A5 journal ? Regards.

[@Buetre]

What is the name of the paint

[@Melodyloveshorses1]

Great video!

[@thekeddi]

Me too? What is the white stuff and what did you seal it with? Awesome video once again!

[@KinnariLeather]

Kerri Hickman It is beeswax blended with leatheroil.

[@Homeengineering]

Great work! Can you explain what you are doing at 0:44 is that wax you are rubbing across the leather?.

[@KinnariLeather]

+Homeengineering Yes it is, but more specifically beeswax blended with leatheroil, to make it softer.

[@paolowolverine]

+Kinnari Leather can you please tell me the ratio between wax and oil?

[@smallfishproduction3163]

This was only satisfying to watch. Thanks

[@lauraswan8647]

Very beautiful

[@VsLey34]

Gute Arbeit, wie immer! In welchem Verhältnis mischt du Bienenwachs mit dem Öl?

[@KinnariLeather]

Sam Deer Das mache ich nach gefühl, schwer zu sagen... evtl. 10:1 oder 10:2

[@VsLey34]

Kinnari Leather Danke! Man lernt nie aus, gerade wenn es sich um Arbeiten mit Leder handelt. :O)

[@zeherculano3223]

Eu que agradeço que bela arte!

[@Porthosity]

Absolutely love your videos! I do have one question- I love the "streaks" on the outside cover, are those part of the leather you used? Or did you do something in the dyeing to get that effect? Also, what does the oil/beeswax do for the leather? I'm new to leatherwork, so I'm trying to learn all that I can. Thank you and I can't wait to see your next video!

[@KinnariLeather]

+Anthony Rabattini Hi, the streaks (or wrinkles rather) were already on the leather, but to accommodate them I cloth-dyed the leather. As for the oil/beeswax, it is a bit of treatment to give the leather some nutritions and it is also a nice surface finish.

[@fabriciolopez3526]

Hermoso trabajo, me pueden decir quien me podría ayudar para conseguir una para recetas meddicas

[@karlag3246]

What is the metal "rail" that you guided 2 of your tool beside. BRILLIANT! Especially for exacting out straight lines.

[@KinnariLeather]

If I understand you correctly, it is a simple steel ruler.

[@ryanj.hanson6920]

I think they are referring to the steel guide at 3:39

[@KinnariLeather]

Ah ok... those are spring dividers.

[@jennydelcarmenparedesmejia1752]

Hermoso trabajo. Gracias

[@mmnar22]

I need some one of these

[@michaelandersen1396]

Absolutely beautiful...

[@nancymccormick-jw6834]

Oh my goodness this is a must have!!!!

[@KinnariLeather]

I'm glad you like it.

[@facundofunes8475]

Such a nice wallet !

[@ciobanugeorge187]

+Sarakatiski F Wallet? :)

[@facundofunes8475]

Ok, cover

[@Jasa2112]

Amazing job!

[@saulohernandez9113]

Outstanding job ! Very nice looking Would you mind me asking what you rubbed on the leather at 0:46?

[@KinnariLeather]

Thank you! It was beeswax mixed with leatheroil.

[@12yeonjoolee]

Do you also make passport covers, or only notebook covers? Thanks!

[@KinnariLeather]

Also passport covers are possible. Not that much different than a notebook cover ;-)

[@margaritagalisteo6990]

Precioso trabajo...

[@robertlindseyjr8396]

great job

[@matthewpaxton3000]

WHAT KIND OF LEATHER DID YOU USE. ANY REC. ON A SITE TO BUY LEATHER SUPPLIES????

[@KinnariLeather]

It was calf. Metropolitan Leather, or A&A Crack sell good leather.

[@saulohernandez9113]

At 0:44 , what us that wax-like thing he rubs onto the leather ?

[@frankli4436]

mind blowing indeed

[@carlosramos8451]

What is the name for lether

[@macgyver2417]

Craftsman work, Very nice. What kind of thread were u using ? It seemed like it made the stitching smoother.Thanks for the video.

[@KinnariLeather]

Thank you! I've used tiger thread (ritza 25).

[@oterosocram25]

Very nice.

[@regalbags8119]

Very nice bag

[@OllieJSanger]

Anyone else get a design induced dopamine rush at 7:20?

[@KinnariLeather]

+The Archivice :-)

[@turn1210]

I suspected it was coming, so clever.

[@Livefreelivesteong87]

Was that a LG molskine?

[@radciff2281]

What was the purpose of the chalk in the beginning?

[@KinnariLeather]

It wasn't chalk, it was beeswax blended with leather oil. Just a surface finish.

[@nickstrowbridge9760]

love your vids, can i ask where you get your knives? also what was the white stuff you used was it chalk or jewelers rouge ?

[@hybridsleeper1306]

Nick Strowbridge The same question I wanna ask, what is the white stuff?

[@KinnariLeather]

Nick Strowbridge The roller cutter is from Clas Ohlson and the paring knife you might get from a cobbler. The white stuff is beeswax blended with leatheroil.

[@vaclavnovacek1035]

3:50 is that button or a rivet? And what size is it? Thanks

[@KinnariLeather]

It's a rivet, I think it was 5mm.

[@vaclavnovacek1035]

Thanks

[@humpyswifey]

was that chalk you ground into the leather?

[@KinnariLeather]

+Heather Humphries Nope ;-). Beeswax blended with leatheroil.

[@humpyswifey]

leather oil, like mink? I didn't know anything came in that form. thanks

[@KinnariLeather]

+Heather Humphries You can´t buy it like that. I blended it myself. Melt beeswax and add leather oil (yes, mink or neatsfoot will do)

[@humpyswifey]

ty

[@rubylopez8559]

Beautiful

[@komalshahkomalshah8385]

This is so easy......IAM trying... Thanks...... this video....

[@robertd.hartiii6048]

Available for purchase?

[@thomastommy1192]

What do you charge to make a check book holder like that??

[@janbrigman3619]

Very nice!

[@KinnariLeather]

Thank you!

[@frankmedina4023]

Good job, it is so good I'll make one thank you so much!!!

[@huckleberry12]

can anyone tell me if that's chalk used at 0:41 and if it is what is the purpose? If it isn't, what is it & its purpose please?

[@KinnariLeather]

It's beeswax blended with leather oil, basically a surface finish.

[@huckleberry12]

@@KinnariLeather Thank you. Love your work!

[@KinnariLeather]

No Problem :-)

[@Destructor2007]

Do you still make these?

[@NatalineDaycreator1]

beautiful.

[@KinnariLeather]

+Nataline Daycreator Thanks

[@mulberryworkshop]

Beautiful! like it so much

[@alfiushka]

Do you think 1.5 to 2 oz. (0.6 to 0.8 mm) pigskin will work for this project?

[@humpyswifey]

what weight of leather is that, it looks thin?

[@KinnariLeather]

+Heather Humphries It is about 1mm thick.

[@humpyswifey]

thank you much hard to tell how thick the leather is sometimes

[@ilnursam4715]

Добрый вечер! поделитесь пожалуйста, какой краской красили и какой финиш? =)

[@sobrevivenciainteligente9933]

Very nice

[@nancymccormick-jw6834]

gorgeous beautiful

[@karanrajpoot6606]

it's amazing I really want this can u plz tell me I want to purchase this beautiful thing.plz

[@relatetruth]

If this aint the most relaxing video...