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Swirlything — Killing Time Book
Published: 2008-06-16 12:11:38 +0000 UTC; Views: 11514; Favourites: 162; Downloads: 240
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Okay, I know you lot must be sick of books by now, but I'm trying to build up a little stock of things to try and sell on Etsy once my paypal account's working <.< (not this particular book though. The bit of scrap car seat leather I used on the spine is too thick and made the inside cover a bit lumpy, and I need a new sketch/doodle/plotbunny book anyway. I can always make another one)I fancied doing something a bit steampunk-ish this time. I'd like to say that no clocks were harmed in the making of this, but I'd be lying. The alarm clock died a warrior's death though, took me all day and two broken screwdrivers to get at those pretty brass gears and STOP THE DAMN TICKING x_x
Don't panic. The clock was a broken rusty old thing from a car boot sale anyway, I didn't destroy a usable one. Besides, the ticking was annoying.
The spine, bookmark etc are real leather, but I don't know a thing about leatherworking so the cover is the usual leather-look card 'aged' with boot polish. It's also my first attempt at embossing a design into card, I think it turned out all right considering. No, the upside down number 5 wasn't intentional <.<
Anyway, yeah. Book. Yay.
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Comments: 36
i must say you did a great making it look like leather we should call it fo--leather (fox the usual spelling would probably not go over well) YOU USED WHAT ANIMAL TO COVER YOUR BOOK i know i have been there and for fairly smart people they can be pretty ignorant at times
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I loved this books *-*
I used here: [link]
Thaaaaanks! ^^
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I'd actually consider buying this one. Its a shame its not for sale...
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The cover reminds me of the connections puzzels use and that creates curiosity and adds mystery to its contents. The purple is very comfortable to look at and that alone could bring a person back to it. First impressions are very important to books reguardless of the old saying. (can't judge by the cover)
I like this...
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Ooh, y'know, I've been meaning to make a steampunk-ish sketchbook myself recently.. This must be faved for reference! :0 Great job, by the way. Looks super-neato.
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This is brilliant! The sculpted cover and time motif remind me of this: [link]
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Thank you! And that's exactly the effect I was going for, I'm thinking of trying to make a replica of the tardis journal at some point
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"I'd like to say that no clocks were harmed"
hahaha,
lovely work, nice finish job on the leather texture too
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Wow, i love this.
i would buy this in an instant!
If you do re make it let me know you got a real potential customer here.
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I decided to make myself a book
using some journaling I've done lately.
I decided that it would be easier
(number wise - I hate math)
if I did five page packets.
(can't remember what they're called)
I was printing the last page
when I realized that my counting
was off by one page.
It couldn't have been a blank
right in the middle. NO!
I could have doodled on it or whatever.
There's a page missing,
so now I have to deal with THAT.
(3 sides of a page that need filling)
Yeah. Rambling. Sorry.
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Sorry for that.
I thought you were
because she makes cool books too
and just happens to be my neice
and understands the rambling.
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hahahaaaa these books have sparked the interest of my Steamy friends, and ill have to let them know if and when youll start selling
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you've got a little bit addicted to this haven't you?
Don't blame you; it's so cool x
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I've been a little bit addicted since last September, but this is the first time the books have turned out good enough to post
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i can tell alot of time and dedication was put in it x
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I like it very much. And you're great fight with clock too)))
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Sorry, "your great fight". I'm a little absent-minded)
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Gorgious work, and using a clock's gear like that is quite unique. Did something in perticular give you that idea? Anyway, you're thinking of selling some books? Nice although roughly how much would you expect to charge for one?
Wish I had the resources to do something like this ^_^
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i quite like it, especially the gear. adds a nice touch.
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very cool. i personally want to see more books from you, i love them so much. this one is really nicely crafted from what i see. i love that '5' looking shape. it's very interesting.
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Cool book! Thanks for the tutorial link. I just have to find the time and materials to finally make a book of my own.
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I'm no where near tired of your books. I love them. (And I'm thinking of making my own ^_^ )
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lol the clock will live on! a new life!
asa...book cover- lol
but I love it
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I'm going to have to give this book making thing a try >>
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That looks way too awesome Oo and you made it by yourself? Really, way too awesome
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