You're very welcome! I'm glad I could help:) Good job on the A+!

+Heath Kitchen Thank you, you're too kind!

Heath Kitchen

I am a clwon

Brenda Nunez Could you please explain to us what a "clwon" is?

Brenda Nunez BRASILEIRA?

No worries:) I didn't have any Neats Foot oil at that moment, but I have heard of that product, I'll have to get my hands on some. I respect your suggestion, thank you and thanks for watching my video!

Olive oil will work fine too.

I've heard a mixture made from bees wax & something else is really good

Алькатрас Бейн good one 😂🤝

Ricardo Milos lol

Ellie from the last of us vibes

Debbie Parrilla that’s why I came here, I also came here because of Arthur Morgan’s journal.

YOU BASTARD YOU JINXED US ALL!!!!!!!!!!!

You're very welcome! It means a lot to me that you are getting use out of my video! I hope you have fun making the journals and have fun using them:) Take care!

That is a wonderful project! Have fun making the album. Thank you for watching my humble vid!

+Andrew Gomez Thank you:) I'm glad I could be of help! I'm sure you'll love your custom journal for her.

+Yvonne Yam Thank you! I hope you have fun making your own personalized journal:)

You're welcome! Thank you for watching my vid! I hope you have fun crafting a journal for her:)

did you end up making it

Holy shi- this is literally what I'm doing now in 2024

Thank you very much! I appreciate you!

+Lynda Griebenow You're very welcome and thank you for watching!

+Giovanna Mealer Thank you very much! I'm glad it was helpful!

+aidreu You're welcome! I'm glad you like it! I hope you get some use of the video:)

Raraviel1979 Thanks! Appreciate you watching! I'm glad you found this video helpful! I hope you have fun making these as I do:)

Thank you for watching my video:) I'm glad that this was able to help. Crafting has always been a part of my life and it has brought me great joy in it, thought I'd share it with everyone else:) Take care!

+xsasukex Thank you very much for your kind words:) Creating has always been a favorite past time for me. It relaxes me and I have a lot of fun. Journals have always intrigued me even as a child. I made this video so everyone can go on their own personal journey of journal creating. You can use your imagination and make all kinds of different journals with different decorations or features. I use to sell these online but I have since closed down my store. I may reopen it in the future...not too sure yet.

Thank you very much! You are too kind.

I tried to make the stitching part as clear as possible but its not that great. I did a follow-up video with a bit more detail. Check that one out and see if it helps.

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l8V8jZBzvM6sj4U.html This helped me to understand the stitching a little better. I think his video was confusing during the stitching part because of all the numbers he was throwing out there. Still a great video though. :)

Thank you! I appreciate your kind words! These make great gifts and it's very personalized, one of a kind. I wish you happy crafting!

Thank you for watching my humble video! I agree, making your own journal and indeed any diy projects always instills special meaning. Journals have always held a great interest for me and they represent timelessness.

Bronson Rodriguez Thank you! And thank you for watching my video!

You are very welcome! I'm glad you have found it useful:) I wish you happy memories and hope you have fun making your wedding guest book!

Thanks! I hope you have a fun time making your own journal! Don't be intimidated, take it one step at a time and don't be afraid to experiment with your own style. Don't worry about "mistakes", it adds to the personality of the finished book!

Thanks for the encouragement!!!!!

Thank you! You are most kind! I am happy that I can help:)

Thank you! Nice way of utilizing your resources!

+Erin Allen Thank you:) The tea staining is a very easy process, but can be a lengthy one. I take 3 to 4 packets of liptons tea (or anything other tea brands that you prefer) and mix it with 8 ounces of boiling water. I place all the packets into the water and wait until it's cooled off a bit. I take a sponge, dip it in the tea and apply it to the already prepared paper (already prepared meaning I've cut them down to the appropriate size). I dab here and there, wipe across in certain places....etc. I usually do both sides. Afterwards I find a place to lay them flat and allow them to dry for a day or two. Then I fold them and arrange all the signatures and place them between two slabs of wood. I press it down with several heavy books or weights or you can you locking clamps from a hardware store. Either way you'll want to press the and leave them pressed for another day or two, this will flatten them out and make it easier for sewing. They it's just a matter of sewing it into your cover. I usually do the tea staining first and while waiting for the paper to dry and press I start prepping the cover. I hope this helps:)

+darkchild57 - thank you! I've done my own research and experiments in large batches without the desired results. I saw how rich you staining resulted and just had to ask! Thank you for the reply!!!

Erin Allen You're welcome:) It also could be the brand of tea and the color of parchment paper I use as well. Try using more of a yellow to gold tone parchment paper. If 4 bags of tea isn't a dark enough effect add another tea bag. Happy crafting!

darkchild57 I love your videos! Thanks! Can u tell me where I could buy parchment paper in bulk for a good price?? 😊

I'm stoned but this video is awsome

Joking!;-) ♥

But not about the awesome part

melissa bolton thanks!

+darkchild57 How much would you sell the black wrap cord one for? Im highly interested!!!

How did it turn out? I wish KZfaq would let pictures be uploaded

Thank you for your kind words!

Thank you! The leather I use is about 2mm thick. Too thick and the cover doesnt want to stay closed.

Jack Williams-cox 😍😍😍😍 What a great idea. I play that game religiously.

Jack Williams-cox Fuck yeah

you're the man ! ive already forgotten about this idea

Yes please!

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+廖宜昀 I will try to get the subtitles to work. I've never had too much luck with it.

+darkchild57 THANKS!!

+darkchild57 THANKS!!

Thanks man! I've never thought of using PS for the templates, that's a good idea. My only concern is that the size is always a tiny bit off when I print from PS. But ultimately I like to tell people my journals are 100% hand crafted, this includes the templates lol:) I like to soften the covers on all my journal, it lends a very nice feel and you won't have to spend years getting that effect. As for your part 2 comment, I have thought about more complicated covers but the problem with adding more features on the inside or outside (ie, button closures, zippers, pockets...) is that it makes an uneven surface for writing. That's why I elect to go with wrap ties and or bands. I've tried several different decorative closures in my past creations and afterwards I noticed it would be annoying to write on, specifically the first few pages at the beginning and at the end of the book. I'm more for functionality first and then looks:)

I know this is 3 years old, but I found it and others will too so in my book comments are still relevant. Doing things with "templates" takes away from that hand-crafted look you are after. you get perfection instead of that subtle roughness that makes hand-crafted items so special. Love you work!

Thank you for watching! I'm glad I could help!

try watching sea lemons video about long stich binding, it ist more detailed about the binding itself than this one but for real: this video is great!

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l8V8jZBzvM6sj4U.html

That's wonderful! I hope you just take the first step and don't worry too much about "mistakes". They serve to give a uniqueness to your book. Just remember to measure at least twice before cutting:)

Jenna Ball theres a place called Tandy Leather here check to see if they're where you live

That journal was made with the exact same techniques as the one in the video. The main difference is that I took all the pages and soaked them in hot tea. I let the pages dry and then press them flat for 48 hours. The rest of the process is the same.

darkchild57 Thanks :P. Looks awesome btw, you could make a good profit in these, I suppose?

jpcancela One could make a decent living making these...all depends on how skilled they are. I did ok. I make these because I enjoy leather crafting I charged a fair price based on size and the amount of customization.

darkchild57 Yes. These books you made are much better looking than all the leather journals I've found online, if you aren't selling it yet I might have to make one myself.. Hmm

jpcancela Thank you for your very kind words! I highly recommend that you make one. This is the whole reason I've made the tutorial. I find great relaxation and enjoyment in leather crafting and I hope you feel the same way when you create your own journal. After you're done you'll find that the journal means that much more to you because it was your own creation:)

Thank you! I'm glad I could be of help!

stop being a smartass

Are you Dwight Schrute?

@@donaldrenish41 if your talking to me, no im not

@@andrewwieland7836ha,ha,no. i was talking about that other guy

@@donaldrenish41 ohhhh, ok

+S Eve Thank you:) I'm glad you like the tutorial!

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!

Holly Pickett You're very welcome! It's always nice to custom make something and tailor it to your specifics. I love buying stuff myself but I love making things more! I too like fountain pens and at one point owned quite a few, but it got be rather an expensive hobby lol. I'm sure you'll have great fun making one of these and making more in the future. I've made over 200 to date. I've sold them in the past and given them away as gifts. Best wishes to you and your craft!

Thank you! I'm glad you see the value in making a journal with your own hands. It's a great way to get that "one off" personalized book that's all your own and it makes putting it to use all that more special:). Happy crafting!

Hi! Thanks for watching my video! Cool, I hope you had fun with your project :) I hope you make tons more. I've been meaning to get back into this hobby. Not enough time these days unfortunately. Happy crafting!

Holly Pickett Nice! That's the beauty of crafting, you can always improv and do something different! And yes, definitely addicting. If you do end up punching too many sewing holes you could always use a cardstock cover and use a saddle stitch. That'll give you Moleskine-like notebook. I can already tell you'll get really creative with your journals:) Have fun!

Thank you! The tooling is a lot of work but it's worth it for a totally custom look and feel. Weathering is my favorite effect for the covers and combined with tea stained pages are just the best IMO. Thank you for watching and Happy New Years to you as well!

You're welcome! Glad I could help!

In not much of a reader myself, but I do like to write occasionally. I do enjoy making these journals more than writing. Thank you for watching and commenting!

Thank you for your kind words! I'm glad you have found this video helpful, I hope you make many more of these journals.

Thank you! I really hope you give this a try, it's a very fun project.

Thank you! You are most kind!

Thank you:) I'm glad you still enjoy watching this video. I wanted to share my joy of creating with everyone. Glad to hear that you're interested in the classes provided by Tandy. It's a great place to chat with other leather crafters and get ideas and techniques. It's very fun to experiment with your own methods. I hope you had fun taking apart and cleaning the mitt. Maybe when I get the time I'll continue my leather working and get some more vids up. Thanks again!

@@darkchild57 Indeed I did. The old old mitt wouldn't be used by today's knothole catcher's. I have my old catcher's mitt, and at 52yrs.old my days of "down in the crouch" are more than likely done. I'll do mine also, it's a great way to keep with you everyday something that was so special to you. Just in a different manner.👍

It is true that there is a fair amount of work that can go into the end results. But not all steps need to be taken. For example if you buy pre-dyed leather you won't have to do any of the finishing/burnishing/dyes of the material. Paper can be bought at smaller dimensions so you wouldn't have to cut/tear them to size. However, if you do take the time to make one the rewards are priceless. Your daughter would have a one of kind in the entire world of that journal. No two are ever alike:) And she'll know it was crafted from her or your hands, which makes it all the more special. Either way that's just my take on it:). Thank you for taking the time and watching my video!

+Kath McMillen Thank you:) I'm happy that you like the video.

I fully realize that now. Since this video I have refined my methods of using Neatsfoot instead. I have also upgraded my tools a few years ago with pronged punches. I have a couple more recent videos of my journey in to making bags. There are no step by step in those but the method and tools as mentioned are put into practice with all my new projects. Thank you for commenting:) Take care.

+Dennis Siple Thank you:) I am very happy that you have found this video helpful! I've since changed my dye and leather conditioning procedures. I'm using neatsfoot oil first before applying the dye, I've found that this maintains a more softer, flexible end result. The alcohol can still be used to open up the leather but I no longer use the petroleum jelly. Thank you for watching!

+Karen Grainger-Allen Thanks! I hope you make one for yourself:) Fun to make and in the end very functional.

glittermama Thank you very much! You're too kind! It's a lot of work but it's worth it in the end:) Thank you for watching my humble vid!

darkchild57 Not so humble, I would say!

Thank you:) Appreciate your kind words!