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My son asked me to make him a box for something he is making

2020-05-31_04-42-38 by my0771, on Flickr

Simple box in MDF. We added a monogram to make it a little special

2020-05-31_04-37-29 by my0771, on Flickr

2020-05-31_04-37-46 by my0771, on Flickr

Some fine black nappa leather over the top.

2020-05-31_04-38-00 by my0771, on Flickr

After covering the outside of the box I cut some card and lined the inside with red suede.

2020-05-31_04-39-52 by my0771, on Flickr

2020-05-31_04-38-19 by my0771, on Flickr

All done.
 
Well that looks to me that you cut the initials form the board used in the coaster and re used them on the box lid, very clever!
You are really good with the leather it look great.
 
Having the ability to use leather like that opens up a whole world of possibilities. A simple box suddenly looks absolutely spectacular! :eusa-clap: :eusa-clap:
 
DaveL":137jbvx8 said:
Well that looks to me that you cut the initials form the board used in the coaster and re used them on the box lid, very clever!
You are really good with the leather it look great.
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If only I was that good with the scroll saw Dave the coaster was cut from 3mm mdf board. Which I sealed it was then pressed into wet leather. I then used it as a template to cut the one for the top of the box from artists grey board.

2020-05-31_10-05-55 by my0771, on Flickr

The black leather is very fine less than 0.5 mm So I was able to wrap the whole lid in one piece.
This was actually the first time I have done this with fine leather I usually work with thicker leather or suede.
I am really pleased with the way it has turned out thanks for the kind words.
 
Very nice work, looks very classy

Where do you buy your leather, I made some boxes a while back and lined them with suede but had to buy ½ a side at £26?

Rod
 
That box and embossed work does look very good and all for what, from here, looks like a jar full of pebbles.
 
Hi Rod
I mainly use pig suede which is sold by the skin (as is all suede) Generally about £40 shipped from GH leathers 01933 311116 sales@leathermerchants.com although they are working at the moment it might take them a little longer to respond.
If you want smaller pieces they also have goat and lamb,
Goat and lamb skins are smaller (cheaper) and finer sometimes they are finished as suede on both sides,
I used lamb on this project for the outside and pig suede on the inside.
 
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