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Book Kits / Soft Leather Journal Kit


Black with Saddle Spine

  • Soft Leather Outer Covers
  • Cardstock End Sheets
  • Coordinating Leather Spine
  • 70 lb. Text Paper
  • Book Boards
  • Waxed Bookbinder’s Linen (thread)
  • Sewing Jig
  • Step-by-Step Instructions

Book Bones:
Already have all your own paper? Don't need our instructions? Now we are selling just book board already cut to size. It's an economical choice when buying multiple kits.

$4.00

 

This kit was designed for practical good looks. It is durable, but gorgeous! The covers are high quality, buttery soft cowhide that lends itself to stamping, painting and all kinds of other creative embellishing. You can even leave it plain and it will still please your eye and your nose. The book opens flat for journaling and drawing.
Difficulty rating:

Finished journal size: 8 3/4" X 5 1/2"

39.00



 
Saddle with Black Spine

The kit comes in your choice of 2 colors (see below) and the leather can be used either leather or suede side out so you can personalize your journal. Incorporate beads and fibers to make it even more individualized. Leather is a natural product and small discolorations or range marks should be considered part of the beauty of your finished journal.

 
Rich
Black
  Saddle
Tan (shown)

Bonus!
Buy any book kit and the bonus kit is yours for only $3.50 (a $4.75 value).

  • 1 oz. block beeswax

  • 1 large eye binding needle

Bonus Kit
$3.50

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