Leather Journal
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If your book or journal has a ruined binding or if you just want to make a book this is the way to do it! And it’s easy
Supplies
If your book or journal has a ruined binding or if you just want to make a book this is the way to do it! And it’s easy
Materials
-leather
-string
-paper (or book)
Materials
-leather
-string
-paper (or book)
Step 1
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Cut out the leather in the shape you want. You can also add a design you like.
Step 2
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Punch holes in the leather
Step 3
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Get the paper or book you have chosen and punch holes in them to.
Step 4
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Sew the paper to the binding and use leather glue to attach the front and back page. And that will conceal the string you used so sew with. I also use leather sheen to shine the leather