So I went ahead and made a DIY ID holder covered with #FishSkinLeather to replace the one I made out of paper rubbed with wax for protection. The previous one almost fell apart from wear on the edge.
I used paper reinforced with starch glue paste. I used this design, upgraded a bit to expose more of the document. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nCWzeDpgnk
I lined the interior with paper towel using the same starch glue I used to impregnate the paper.
I glued the #FishSkin with shoemakers glue, that's the only non-biodegradable ingredient here.
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@licho Yeah, it seems to be the case...
"Unlike traditional leather, fish skin leather is easy to work with and can be sewn, glued, or stitched together to create a variety of products. Its durability and resistance to tearing and abrasion also make it an excellent choice for products that require a long lifespan."
Source:
https://fishyfeatures.com/learn-how-to-make-fish-skin-leather-step-by-step-guide/
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@licho So, I'm thinking that maybe it could be reinforced with other materials. I did find this website...
"Assemble and Reinforce
Once you’ve cut or shaped the fish skin leather, use a needle and thread or fabric glue to attach any decorative elements.
For a sturdy finish, reinforce the edges with glue or stitching to ensure it lasts a lifetime."
@licho Also, not sure what it could be used for. I wonder if you could attach it to something more solid (like canvas). I'm going to poke around and do some research (because now I want to know)!
#fishskinleather was a topic of #solarpunkSunday a couple weeks ago. @DoomsdaysCW posted a several long posts about it and it inspired me to try it out. I've been putting skins to the freezer to try it out and I tried it out this weekend, because my family went to the inlaws.
The oil and egg method does not work. Very thick tea - that's what did the job.
Now, I wanted to make an id card holder with it (glue it around an origami card holder I made because paper alone doesn't hold up to the wear), it seemed it will be fine but it shrank and now it's not enough. And I don't know what to do with it.
Well, I'm making 4 more with tea, those that failed to tan in oil and egg. Do you have any ideas what can it be good for?
Three and a half years later, I revisited my first creation: a Kindle sleeve. This time I've used Italian cow leather and added a fun twist with fish leather!
#leathercraft #handmade #kindlesleeve #leathercase #レザークラフト #革小物 #maroquinerie #fishleather #ebookreader #leathergoods #craftsmanship #handstitched