Jim Linnell Carving, Finishing & Assembling a Notebook Cover

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Carving, Finishing & Assembling a Notebook Cover Course

Class by Jim Linnell, brought to you by Weaver Leathercraft

Join Jim Linnell for three classes where he will take you through carving, dyeing & finishing, and assembling a small notebook cover. In the first class on October 12th, students will learn the important basics of leather carving as they carve a Texas Style pattern. In the second class on November 2nd, students will learn some basic dyeing & finishing techniques that will give vibrancy to their carving. In the final class on November 16th, students will assemble their project. This will be a very well rounded course in leather working that will benefit those getting started as well as those wanting to sharpen their skills.

Download the free pattern

All class sessions will be recorded and emailed to the entrants after the class has been completed in case you signed up and paid, but, can’t make it to a class or you show up late to a class. All email correspondence will be through Jim Linnell's Elktracks Studio.

Classes will be moderated so questions can be asked and answered throughout the entirety of the class.

What you will need for the first class (October 12th):

5 oz. natural veg tan leather (9" x 12.5" tooling leather) • Tracing Film • Stylus • Swivel Knife • Mallet or Maul • Basic Tooling Set (Basic Six Stamps: Seeder, Beveler, Camouflage, Veiner, Backgrounder, Pear Shader) • Wing Divider • ProDye in Chocolate, Light Brown & Yellow • Antique Finish in Medium Brown • Fiebing's Pro Resist • RTC Sheridan Resist and Finish • Liner Leather (pigskin suede will be used in the class) • Leather Cement • Ritza® Tiger Thread • Hand Stitching Needles • Chisels • Stitch Groover • Double Stick Tape