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!

[@Carla2637]

The process is so satisfying to see!!❤

[@malenavalcarcel]

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

[@KinnariLeather]

+Malena valcarcel Nice compliment, thank you for that!

[@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!

[@stewartandrew2520]

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

[@nkosiakinlabi3135]

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

[@Mpactpics]

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

[@ddcced123]

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

[@KinnariLeather]

+ddcced123 I will ;-)

[@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.

[@JWimpy]

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

[@kliqcreatives1379]

the double pen loop is a great idea!

[@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.

[@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.

[@luketietjen4996]

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 😊

[@serbleather]

The Best One 💯💯

[@ryancollyer4501]

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

[@jhenineguzman9623]

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

[@jpnoll1781]

well done! absolutely beautiful!

[@guilhermevargas5643]

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

[@darklittlepeople]

this was so incredibly pleasant to watch - thank you !

[@KinnariLeather]

My pleasure!

[@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

[@johnkraemer5505]

Very nice workmanship! Thank you for sharing!

[@KinnariLeather]

Thank you!

[@ImgSensors]

Thank you so much for sharing the craft this way❣️

[@simbawizbeth]

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

[@liweipeng9106]

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

[@МладенЈанковић]

I am thrilled! Thank you for shearing your skills.

[@Verbicruciste]

Very good job, and very good video!

[@OllieJSanger]

A very beautiful piece of work!

[@erniemorris9654]

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

[@smallfishproduction3163]

This was only satisfying to watch. Thanks

[@Enthusiasticallydawn]

wow, amazing craftsmanship and beautiful 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.

[@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)

[@facundofunes8475]

Such a nice wallet !

[@ciobanugeorge187]

+Sarakatiski F Wallet? :)

[@facundofunes8475]

Ok, cover

[@semperfidelis9579]

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

[@nancymccormick-jw6834]

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

[@KinnariLeather]

I'm glad you like it.

[@Melodyloveshorses1]

Great video!

[@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

[@ciobanugeorge187]

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

[@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.

[@melodyinsideme]

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

[@92OnTV]

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

[@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.

[@Jasa2112]

Amazing job!

[@babylonkilla7429]

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

[@michaelandersen1396]

Absolutely beautiful...

[@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.

[@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.

[@hijodelmarineroII]

beautiful work

[@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?

[@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 ;-)

[@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.

[@tompinaitansing389]

Very nice work

[@icekng456]

great cover

[@alfiushka]

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

[@ManiacalSurgeon]

Man that is good work! ausgezeichnete Arbeit!!

[@KinnariLeather]

Thank you!

[@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).

[@bastisu7181]

Your Pen looks very nice. Do you know the name of the pen which you attach at the end of the video?

[@KinnariLeather]

No idea where it is from, sorry...

[@lauraswan8647]

Very beautiful

[@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.

[@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.

[@frankli4436]

mind blowing indeed

[@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

[@MAYOMEDIC]

Que tipo de cuero usas?

[@saulohernandez9113]

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

[@JohnsonRodney67]

I have a couple of questions, What type of thread are you using and was that just beewax you are using on the edges?

[@KinnariLeather]

I use tiger thread. And no, I did burnish the edges etc., the footage was bad quality.

[@ilnursam4715]

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

[@frankmedina4023]

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

[@komalshahkomalshah8385]

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

[@nancymccormick-jw6834]

gorgeous beautiful

[@janbrigman3619]

Very nice!

[@KinnariLeather]

Thank you!

[@mulberryworkshop]

Beautiful! like it so much

[@thomastommy1192]

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

[@karanrajpoot6606]

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

[@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

[@khalidalusaifeer]

Fantastic !!!

[@mdiego33380]

top!very nice!

[@zeherculano3223]

Eu que agradeço que bela arte!

[@charlesallan6978]

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

[@robertd.hartiii6048]

Available for purchase?

[@rubylopez8559]

Beautiful

[@Reflexaodocoracao]

Shooooowwwww!!!!!! Amei, muito linda e útil. Obrigada

[@jennydelcarmenparedesmejia1752]

Hermoso trabajo. Gracias

[@Mendezfarriercompany306]

Was that a LG molskine?

[@michaelandersen1396]

The white stripes on the dye, is that normal writing chalk or some sort of secret homemade ingredient...? =O)

[@KinnariLeather]

+Michael Andersen It´s beeswax with leatheroil ;-)

[@michaelandersen1396]

+Kinnari Leather - Thanks for taking the time to answer :)

[@robertlindseyjr8396]

great job

[@oterosocram25]

Very nice.

[@margaritagalisteo6990]

Precioso trabajo...

[@hllamas7882]

absolutely beautifu!

[@relatetruth]

If this aint the most relaxing video...

[@OllieJSanger]

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

[@KinnariLeather]

+The Archivice :-)

[@turn1210]

I suspected it was coming, so clever.

[@regalbags8119]

Very nice bag

[@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 :-)