DIY Leather Journal (see description for more info)
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- I show you the process that I go through to make a complete leather journal.
Link to Matt Karl's first attempts at journal making:
• DIY Leather Journal - ... . (fantastic results!!)
Link to MiT's journal creation from leather boots:
• DIY Faux Leather Journ...
recommended materials:
leather (or faux leather, old pair of jeans, cardboard...)
parchment paper (or any kind of paper)
waxed linen thread
stitching needle
awl
pliers
cutting board
scissors
paper cutter
ruler
thanks so much I had to make one of those to finish my skit for class in history u got me an A±
You're very welcome! I'm glad I could help:) Good job on the A+!
i looked around and yours is by far the best demonstration and final product on CZcams. Thank you for the excellent video. Guys, this is the one you want.
+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?
Thankyou for sharing. I'm going to make a journal for my son who is planning to travel. Then I'll make one for my girl and then myself. I can't wait to get started. You've inspired me.
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!
The leather maker in me freaked out when you broke out the Vaseline! Petroleum products will break down leather over time. The same effect can be had by simply using some Neat's Foot Oil. Dillute your alcohol (as this will dry out the leather - and make it stiffer - not more supple) and give it a small spritz with a water bottle. Then add Neat's foot oil - and place out into the sun. It will be one half shade darker when done (it tans like every other skin) but it will be softer.
Loved the tutorial and not trying to tell you how to do your craft. Just a suggection.
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
Now we know how to make personal diary in post apocalyptic world :)
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!!!!!!!!!!!
I love!!!This will be perfect for my book of shadows!
Great tutorial. I plan on using this technique for a distressed wedding album. Thank you for taking the time to do this.
That is a wonderful project! Have fun making the album. Thank you for watching my humble vid!
Never done a leather journal before. Your video is very inspiring, not to say how clear your instruction is in treating the leather cover and the long stitch execution. Thanks for sharing!
That wrap journal is gorgeous! I love it!
Wow! Thank you for making this video! Very well done, clear, and easy to follow.
+Giovanna Mealer Thank you very much! I'm glad it was helpful!
I bet this makes an amazing junk journal, too. Thanks for sharing your work!
Watched this tutorial several times and kept referring back to it while making my journal but it's finished and I love it! Can't wait to get more leather and make another, thank you!
I have been junk journaling during this past year - trying to keep my hands busy while trying to make sense out of things... I have a left-over piece of leather my industrial designer son had from his college days and so wanted to do something with it for him. This video gave me the perfect idea! Thank you so much! Be blessed! :)
These are beautiful. Thank you for taking the time to share how you made them, as well as how informative you were. I can hardly wait to make some for my friends and family.
Raraviel1979 Thanks! Appreciate you watching! I'm glad you found this video helpful! I hope you have fun making these as I do:)
This is one of the more approachable ways to make a leather book. Thanks for the informative video!
I love all of these journal making videos, they've been very helpful for making a Christmas present for my girlfriend. Thanks for the great videos!
+Andrew Gomez Thank you:) I'm glad I could be of help! I'm sure you'll love your custom journal for her.
Thank you! This was so clear and enjoyable to watch. I look forward to making my own - and your video has been a huge inspiration and help.
Best final outcome and overall well explained ‘DIY’ on CZcams! And even explain/show different options. Thank you for sharing!! 🙏🏼
@ roberthix: Your comment didn't give me a reply option. I use thinner leather usually from the shoulders. In my experience when you dye the materials it can get quite stiff after it dries so I take that into account. Since I do mainly wraparound covers I don't need much of a stiff cover. The leathers I use are about 3mm in thickness maybe. For covers that don't have a wraparound (such as a midori style cover) I'll use something thicker.
Your leather journals look amazing! Thank you for sharing! Off to buy some leather to make my own!
+Yvonne Yam Thank you! I hope you have fun making your own personalized journal:)
I LOVE the bamboo one!
beautifully done. thank you for sharing!
Thank you for this tutorial... I appreciate your willingness to share your gifts and your gentle guidance and skill as a teacher. Blessings!
+Lynda Griebenow You're very welcome and thank you for watching!
One of the best tutorials I have ever seen…thanks!
A perfect tutorial! Thank you so much. I've spent so long looking for a tutorial and this is the one!
Thank you very much! I appreciate you!
Thank you so much for the detailed instructions. I've been doing leatherwork for a year now and something like this would be perfect for my daughter. Didn't know where to start and now I do!
You're welcome! Thank you for watching my vid! I hope you have fun crafting a journal for her:)
oh how awesome! Thanks for posting these!
Beautiful! Absolutely stunning!
Thank YOU very much for taking the time to make this long video! Your handmade journals are so beautiful :D
+aidreu You're welcome! I'm glad you like it! I hope you get some use of the video:)
Am I the only one trying to make John Winchester's journal????
did you end up making it
Thanks. This is the easiest to follow tutorial on journal making I have found, brilliantly done!
+S Eve Thank you:) I'm glad you like the tutorial!
That green one with a bamboo design is gorgeous. Great job.
Great skills be proud, leather is the most beautiful,organic,spiritual, and rewarding medium to work with. Some crafters feel that it has a second life as it gets more beautiful and easier to use as it gets older. It deserves to be treated with respect, the more respect you give it the more rewarding your craft will be!
Thank you for taking the time to make this video! I love your ambition and style! My heart says, 'oh my god I can definitely make one of these!' my mind is saying 'this guy is very talented', but you make this look like anyone can do it. But if anything just makes me want to buy one of your journals because you care very much in the job you do! This is really awesome.
+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.
Absolutely beautiful! I've just started making journals and will be making a wraparound journal for myself. Thank you for sharing your work and teaching us your skill and techniques
Thank you! I hope you have fun creating your own journal. Appreciate your kind words:)
Thank you so much for posting this video. This is exactly what I have been looking for to make my own journals. As much as I love buying things, I love learning to make things that I can also make for gifts. I am paper, fountain pen and ink obsessed and I cannot wait to make one.
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!
@Maniac Laments: Hi your comment did not give me a "reply" option. I don't sell these currently. My Etsy store is closed down for now. The one's in this video can be for sale but I'm not making any new ones at this moment.
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!!!
That was a very sincere thank you. nice journals
Bronson Rodriguez Thank you! And thank you for watching my video!
Just wanted to say thanks so much you taught me everything I needed to know for this project ❤
This is so awesome. Well done.
you make some nice looking journals!! thanks so much for the tutorial! two of my good friends are leaving soon to live in japan so I wanted to try and make them travel journals.
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!
Excellent very explanatory video, better impossible. And your voice is beautiful! TFS
Beautiful, beautiful work, you are really talented! Thank you for showing!
Thank you! You are most kind!
Thanks for this amazing work of art, explaining in perfect detail! My father used to do these leather sewn pieces as well, and wow the time is well worth it, special to the heart works of art❤️ no doubt will last a lifetime.
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.
You could protect the binding , by making a double cover. Overlay an outer cover, on top of the first. glue the edges, and saddle stitch it. This would also let you reverse the 1st/inner cover. This letting you use the grain side, as the interior.
I reference this video every so often when I'm making traveler's journals and I get foggy on the stitching.
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.
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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. :)
You go through one of the most detailed parts, the sewing, the fastest.
I just made a 4x4 inch pocket notebook and the stitching was difficult with so little room but I made it work! Thanks for the video!
I have a tiny little lotion spatula I got from Bath and Body Works and that works really well in place of a bone folder :}
PS, I love this tutorial!!
Thank you!
Like!
Thank you thank you!!! I was able to make a very cool notebook with some paper I handmade. Great, clear tutorial.
I love how you give advice and that you made a journal that i have been wanting for a long time! Why buy when you can make!
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!
Thank you so much for this easy to follow tutorial! Good, clean instruction! Could you give us some ideas on how you dye/stain your pages too?
+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?? 😊
What kind of paper did you use?? Also where do you buy your leather?
Jenna Ball theres a place called Tandy Leather here check to see if they're where you live
This is fantastic, just what I needed. Thanks!!! 🙌🏻
Your tutorials are great, and I love the styles you share. I have made 2 journals, my first following this video and my second following your "high capacity refillable" video. Im about to start another one :) Thank you so much for sharing, much appreciated
you should try making a Book of the dead or necronomicon
Awesome work! I gonna make myself one :-)
I have one question: how thick leather U mostly use for cover?
Thank you! The leather I use is about 2mm thick. Too thick and the cover doesnt want to stay closed.
This was great. Just finished making mine. Appreciate your time homie
The bamboo tooling looks awesome. I really love the aged, rustic weathering, it adds a lot of character!!! Thanks for sharing, and Happy New Year!!!
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!
I remember doing coffee stains on paper to make it look like parchment / treasure maps [+burning the edges] x.x Great video as always. Do you ever plan to get even more complicated? Just wondering, wouldn't it be easier to create templates in photoshop, so that every line and hole is exact/precise? And this way the templates are easily accessible, re-printable if damaged, easily change-able, etc.. That softening step reminds me of force-ably breaking in a baseball mitt. Ah nostalgia lol Nice end, sounded totally like a pro tutorial vid
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!
Do you think I could use a rabbit skin instead of cow leather?
Thank you for watching this very long video he says... Thank you so much for making it!! This is by far the best tutorial I've seen on this subject. You explain each and every step so well! Definitely will be using this for my wedding guest book
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!
very nice to see this.. going to make one myself this week. thank you for this
Am i using this solely because im thinking of making Johns journal from SPN? Yes.
How did it turn out? I wish CZcams would let pictures be uploaded
HELLO!
I think your video is so useful and I want to made one ,too.
BUT!! My English is too terrible to understand all right procedure what you say in the video...TT
Could you put some other languages (for example Chinese~XD) into the video~
You have been a lifesaver!
+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!!
Great Video! I've been wanting to do this for years. As easy as you have made it look with this video now I have no more excuses.
Thanks! These can be time consuming and it all depends on how much time you're willing to invest. You can cut some of the work out of it by buying pre-dyed leather or faux leather and just 8.5x11 paper without the deckled edges. That should save a lot of time. I find making the journals to be very relaxing so I like to take the long road and make something truly one of a kind:). Thanks for watching my humble video.
You are very generous sharing your skill, knowledge, tips. My daughters and I learned a lot watching this video. Very precise.
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!
hey can you make Nathan drakes uncharted 4 journal how to and I'm pretty sure that one was magnetic so it might be a challenge for you plzzzzz
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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Can you please make a tuturial for the journal at 0:55?
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:)
Great sound quality! Thanks for the help!
Thank you for this helpful tutorial! Your journals are beautiful.
A.C. Baker Thank you for taking the time to watch! I'm glad the video was helpful:) Thank you, you are most kind!
kinda lost me during the stitching phase
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!
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incorrect on the leather. The leather characteristics you describe are incorrect. The side and the shoulder do not govern how flexible it is. Ever. At all. What piece of the cow the leather was taken from only governs its density, and toughness. The reason the first piece you showed us is stiff, is not only because its thicker, but because its vegetable tanned leather. The second piece is an upholstery style piece, and is also thinner. The flexibility of the leather is governed by what tanning process it went through, and how thick it is.
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
Amazing! So easy to follow!
I have some very stiff leather. Your tutorial will help me figure out how to soften it for various uses. Thanks! As everyone else has said, your tutorial is the best!
Thank you! You are most kind! I am happy that I can help:)
Thanks a bunch for posting this excellent tutorial!
I'm impressed! You're very good at what you do
Best video I have watched on creating and sewing a journal. THANK YOU!!! I'm ready to go try this now. I usually am intimidated after watching videos on this.
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!!!!!
Great job! I like this alot I may just take into it and start making all my own journals!
Thank you. This was well done and informative, I hope to try this.
Also the journals you showed look beautiful. Have a good day.
Thank you! I really hope you give this a try, it's a very fun project.
Your journals are beautiful!! Also, amazing & concise tutorial, keep growing, mate!
gorgeous work! Thank you for sharing your process!
Mary Z Thank you, you are too kind! I am happy to share my process, making journals has always been a rewarding experience for me and I would love for everyone to try it:) Thank you for watching!
This is amazing. I'm definitely gonna use this to make my own watercolor sketchbooks. Thank you so much!!
Thank you:) I wish you the best and fun at journal making!
I want to design my own to give to friends as gifts!!! Thanks for creating this video
Thank you so much for taking the time to show this process. I make vintage junk journals and have recently acquired some leather that I would like to put to some use:)
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!
I really liked your version on how to create a journal/book. Your journal turned out beautiful, I love the look of real leather!
Thank you very much! You are too kind.
This tutorial and voiceover were so well worded and thought-out! This helped me so much!! Thank youuuuuu!!
Thank you for your kind words!
Thanks for the simple to follow tutorial! Great step by step instructions!
Robin DiRenzi Allison Welcome! I'm glad you found this video to be helpful! Thank you for watching!
This is a great tutorial! I stumbled across it on the CZcamss, and I'm quite happy that I did. I'm looking forward to trying this out. Thank you!
Thank you! I really hope you have a blast making these!
this is so amazing! it is by far the best lether journal toutorial I've seen on youtube. thank you so much for this wonderful video :)
+Chiara Schmid Thank you:) I hope the vid was easy to follow and helpful!
Yes it was. I made my own journal the next day :)
Thank you so much for not being stingy with your knowledge!!!
Very nice video. Fantastic artist, taught me much. Thank you. Happy Solstice
You are my inspiration.
Why do artist always have such nice hands. Also great video, these are awesome.
@Jenna Ball: Your comment did not give me a reply option. I usually use Canson 50-70lbs stock paper, I tear them down from 22x18 inch paper. Other journals contain 25lbs parchment paper. The journal featured in this video was made with parchment paper. I buy all my leather from Tandy Leather Company.
i kinda like the hand size journal one. it's awesome
This is really neat!
Those are beautiful!
Thank you very much... this is a terrific video!