About this Product
Thick full grained vegetable tanned leather is the star of this hand crafted, high quality playing card case. This case was designed to hold two decks of bridge sized playing cards. The leather box has been hand dyed in Antique Frontier Brown with a weathered look. Even though your case newly handmade it will look like it has seen a game or two. Because this case is hand dyed in varying colors and each piece of leather is as different as a fingerprint, there will never be another exactly like it - each case is unique
A great addition to your game night. This case would also make a thoughtful gift for bridge players or any other card players who prefer the smaller bridge sized cards.
Materials:
- Full grain vegetable tanned (naturally tanned) leather. Full grain leather retains the full richness and character of the leather.
- Eco water-based dye
- Acrylic specialty leather sealant
- Antique brass toned swing clasp
- Heavy waxed thread
Dimensions/Sizing/Capacity:
This case will hold standard bridge sized playing cards* or smaller:
2 5/8" Wide 3 5/8" Tall 1.5" Deep (2 decks)
Colors:
- Frontier Brown Antique Leather
- Ivory Stitching
Important Information:
- Playing cards not included with case
True Craftworks
Meet the Maker
I have always had an interest in handcrafts and art since I was a young boy. My father is an artist & former art teacher, so from early on I learned to respect and appreciate arts & crafts and the time and love that goes into the creative process.
Following my passion, I pursued a degree in Fine Arts. Early positions in graphic design cascaded into a career in the game industry.
After stepping away from the industry I moved to refocus on more creative pursuits and get back to working with my hands.
Being a long-time game enthusiast and not being satisfied with all the mass-produced game card cases, I decided to make one for myself. From there I branched out into doing other special projects for my family. My pieces were receiving a lot of positive feedback which gave me the inspiration to start making pieces for others who might enjoy and appreciate them too.
Although the market has changed quite a bit over the last several years with mass produced items masquerading as handmade, I am proud to continue crafting hand made goods at home in my studio for the love and enjoyment of the creative process.
My interests in world religions, spirituality, philosophy, ancient symbology & lore, mythology across all cultures permeate throughout my work and art pieces.
It feels fantastic to use my hands to create objects of lasting beauty and longevity.
The pieces made in my studio are crafted - created with passion. They are true craftworks.
How it’s Made
The leather was hand cut from a thick and rugged full grain vegetable tanned leather hide. We use full grain leather which retains the full richness and character of the leather. Vegetable tanned leather will develop a wonderful patina with use.
The pieces were precision cut for quality.
The leather was specially hand dyed in an antique brown to enhance the natural beauty of the leather with a unique distressed finish. Our hand-dyed leather process produces various shades of brown with depth in the color. The natural character of the real full grain leather combined with the hand dying process makes each case unique.
A heavy antique brass metal clasp was attached to keep the case closed when not in use.
The entire box is covered with a protective sealant and a wax finish that serves as moisture protection.
The case was hand sewn with incredibly tight hand stitching using heavy duty ivory colored waxed thread. We use a saddle stitch, which is a proven hand stitching method for keeping all the seams super tight and to prevent unraveling.
What is Vegetable Tanned Leather?
Vegetable tanning is an organic process to preserve the leather. It uses natural tannins from plant sources, making it more environmentally friendly. It’s a slow process which takes weeks to months to complete. Vegetable-tanned leather has some rigidity to it, which helps the product to retain its shape and integrity. Vegetable-tanned leather will soften and develop a rich patina over time, meaning your item will develop a unique and appealing appearance as it ages, only getting better with time. By contrast, chrome-tanned leather is quickly chemically and more inexpensively tanned. It may present toxins to the environment and manufacturing employees. "Vegan", faux, or PU leather is petroleum-based polyurethane/vinyl.
Shop Policies
Ready-made items: Returns accepted within 7 days (from date of delivery): Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
Custom Orders: No returns on custom orders.
