About this Product
Our handmade pearlescent premium leather corner bookmark is hand painted on both sides, so it always looks great.
This finely crafted bookmark has been hand painted on both sides in pearlescent colors to mimic the look of abalone or mother of pearl. One side of the bookmark features a design with blues, greens, purple and silver. The other side of the bookmark has subtle washes of these colors over silver. We only use the best paints specially formulated for use on leather. This would make a great gift for book lovers.
Materials:
- Full grain vegetable tanned (naturally tanned) leather. Full grain leather retains the full richness and character of the leather.
- Acrylic specialty leather paints
- Acrylic specialty leather sealant
- Heavy waxed thread
Dimensions/Sizing:
- Approximately 2.75 inch pocket for page insert, with a 2 inch length and height.
Colors:
- Leather: Custom mixed blends of blues, greens, purple and silver
- Grey stitching
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
This leather for the bookmark was sourced from an ultra-durable full grain vegetable tanned leather hide. We strive to use only small remnants for corner bookmarks, to minimize waste and keep leather out of the landfill.
The pieces were precision cut for quality.
The leather was specially hand painted in a free style using several pearlescent colors, inspired by the look of mother of pearl.
A clear acrylic sealant was applied to protect the artwork.
The bookmark was hand sewn with heavy duty grey 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.
