Hand tooled leather book cover / bookmark update -

[indigostiff]

• almost there! What a journey it's been to see a craftsperson in action!

Glamor shots incoming shortly!

NB: This post doesn’t preach, proselytize, or pass judgment. Whatever trail you're riding, ride it well. This is simply a tip of the hat to the timeworn beauty of hand-tooled leather — an old-world craft that pairs well with dust, denim, and a dog-eared book of any kind.

How it started --

Where we are now --

[Mizmazzle]

Beautiful man!

[seawolf]

Lovely! Great work!

[Anesthetist]

Nice job! I’ve tooled quite a bit and know how much work it is.

[indigostiff]

@Anesthetist I gave it to her in March, and she's just finishing up now. I told her "not to rush", which thankfully she didn't...