In this class you will create a leather journal cover by hand. We will guide you through each step, from creating and transferring a template, adding tooled designs, dying the journal cover, and saddle stitching. Whether you are a beginner or have already made journal covers, this class offers some tips and tricks to create this by hand. Join us for a relaxing and educational experience and leave with a journal cover everyone will love.

By the end of this class, you will learn:

-To create and transfer the pattern and designs to leather

-Tooling and coloring the designs

-Saddle Stitching

Dan's class teaches you a 2-sided, hand cut version of this leather journal cover.

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Products featured in this tutorial:

• Leather Tooling Piece by ArtMinds - 10325121
• 12-Pack Kraft Paper Notebooks A6 Size - 204896899086532634
• Neutral Waxed Thread Pack by ArtMinds - 10691347
• Leather Stitching Needles, 10ct. by Make Market - 10249763
• Leather Tooling Set ArtMinds - 10249784

Additional Supplies: Awl, Leather dye, leather cement, leather sheen, cut and measure set, pencil, cardstock, and a self-healing cutting mat.