Leather Lines and Colors
Outlaw
A flexible, distressed leather with a unique crackle look. Outlaw has a grainy feel with a scratch-resistant, fade-resistant, stain-resistant finish.* Because of this, Outlaw will not patina or dramatically change in appearance like some other leathers do when used. This leather also doesn’t have a very noticeable break-in due to it being quite flexible to begin with.
This leather comes in 22 colors.
*note that the suede on this leather is completely unprotected and must be treated with care.
Renaissance
An exquisitely soft and flexible leather with a gentle two-tone appearance. Renaissance will change in appearance and feel as it is used, acquiring scratches, developing moisture stains, and darkening from the oils of the hands. This leather will also fade with prolonged sun exposure – leave your Bible out of direct sunlight to prevent fading. A leather that is super soft, has character, and becomes more unique as you use your Bible.
This leather comes in 5 colors.
*note that the suede on this leather is completely unprotected and must be treated with care
Bookcloth Colors
I make my bookcloth in-house out of 100% cotton cloth, mulberry paper, and a heat-activated adhesive. I use it both as the endpaper for your Bible, as well as a hinge which connects the Bible to its cover. Bookcloth is strong, yet flexible, which makes for a great hinge material. It won’t split at the crease like a paper endsheet will. And it won’t push your text into the gutter much, unlike a lot of leather hinges.
The cloth I use comes in 366 colors, so there is always a color which will fit your preferences.
*note that the bookcloth is unprotected from staining and must be treated with care. If you get a drop of water on it, gently dab the bookcloth with a cloth or paper towel to soak in any water, and let it air-dry. All of the components of the bookcloth resist water damage, so unless your bookcloth is soaked, it should not be negatively affected.
Ribbon Weaves and Colors
I source my ribbons from two Japanese manufacturers. They are made out of cotton, and come in two finishes: herringbone and satin. The herringbone ribbons are easy to grab and use, and have a unique V-shaped pattern. The satin ribbons have a smooth matte finish, and are softer than the herringbone ones. That being said, they have more of a texture than the polyester satin ribbons most rebinders use. All the ribbon I use is double-faced.
Both the herringbone and satin ribbons come in the same 173 colors. They also come in a variety of widths. For small Bibles, I recommend the 6mm width, and for large Bibles, I recommend the 9mm width.
Endband Options
Endbands are those decorative pieces of fabric you see behind the spine at the top and bottom of your book. I can make them out of the bookcloth you choose, or your cover leather. If made of leather, the grain side will be the side you see.
Yapp Options
‘Yapp’ refers to the part of the cover which hangs over the edges of the pages. The yapp helps to protect the pages from scuffs, dings, scratches and other kinds of damage. A yapp can be trained to bend over the page edges for extra protection if desired.
Spine Decoration
The spine of your Bible can be decorated in two ways. The first is stamped lettering or logos, such as the words ‘HOLY BIBLE’, the translation, or the Born Again Bibles logo. The second is bands which divide the lettering, called ribs.
Spine Lettering
I can stamp letters in different sizes and colors. I can also make the lettering run in different directions.
Note: I have not tested out all colors on all leathers, so I cannot guarantee that your desired foil color will work on your leather. If your desired foil will not work on a sample of the leather you chose, I will let you know and help you from there.
Spine Ribs
These can be made in a variety of ways. They can be raised. They can be tooled. They can be raised and tooled. They can wrap around to the front and back covers, or they can stay on the spine. It’s all up to you.
Cover Lettering
I can also stamp lettering onto the front and/or back covers of your Bible, such as a name in the bottom right corner. Let me know what you want, and I’ll do my best to help you.
Lettering close to the middle of the cover may not be possible due to the size of my stamping machine.
Want Something Different?
Want something different than the options above? Contact me! I love unique projects, and understand how you might be particular about a certain feature of your Bible. Let me know what your request is, and I’ll do my best to help you. After all…
A well used personal Bible, with highlighted verses and hand written notes in the margins through years of study, becomes an extension of ourselves and an intimate part of spiritual growth and identity.
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