How to make faux leather from card stock and shoe polish

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  • Опубліковано 14 чер 2017
  • I have found that these remain feeling like leather if you take the time to let them dry naturally. Using a heat gun will make them feel like paper again but they will still look good, but not feel as leathery. A little tutorial on how I make faux leather paper for journal covers etc.
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  • @fuzzylimefairy
    @fuzzylimefairy 3 роки тому +3

    If you use the solid core cardstock you won't get the white spots or tears. The color goes all the way through and it looks like real leather.

  • @jarnai1
    @jarnai1 6 років тому +11

    Great tutorial , thank you. just a little tip lol that little metal catch on the side of the tin, you just twist it and the lid will pop off.

  • @myleftshoe9
    @myleftshoe9 Рік тому +3

    My friend, the silver bit on the side of the shoe polish can is to open it. Just twist it and the lid will open up.

    • @Zenwithpen
      @Zenwithpen  Рік тому

      Haha yes I know this but totally forgot under pressure of filming 🤭

  • @1888starz
    @1888starz 6 років тому +2

    Thanks for this great tutorial. I made a faux leather a while back and used a thick brown bag. It turned out just great too and looked so similar to yours. I love the feel & smell of it. TFS

  • @karensallows9348
    @karensallows9348 7 років тому +1

    I haven't seen this done before. Great idea!

  • @susiescraftroomandstudio
    @susiescraftroomandstudio 3 роки тому +2

    I love this! Thanks for sharing! Blessings and Hugs 🤗

  • @judichristopher4604
    @judichristopher4604 6 років тому +9

    Beautiful job...
    1 oz of Glycerin to 4 oz of water...
    1 parts to 4 parts...
    1 cap full isn't enough unless you want it dryer.
    I have used 1 part glycerin to 8 parts of water...
    at 10:45 you didn't have it wet enough...
    you could have totally submerged it in the
    glycerin/water combination... it would not have hurt it.

  • @karenknowlton4341
    @karenknowlton4341 Рік тому

    I've watched a couple of different techniques...have to say will try this one....thank you for sharing!

  • @sunflower2850
    @sunflower2850 7 років тому

    LOVE, LOVE THIS IDEA. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS GREAT TUTORIAL.

    • @Zenwithpen
      @Zenwithpen  7 років тому

      Thanks! Just takes a while to fully dry, or you can get a heat gun onto it.

  • @decbarfra
    @decbarfra 7 років тому

    I am definitely going to give this a try. TFS!!

  • @cherylpesutimassie5010
    @cherylpesutimassie5010 6 років тому

    New subscriber here...loved your tutorial...I'm definitely going to try this method...thank you for sharing...Hugs from Arizona USA

  • @patriciastubbs7605
    @patriciastubbs7605 7 років тому

    Great tutorial ! Thanks for sharing !

  • @angelbabesuz1612
    @angelbabesuz1612 7 років тому +2

    Fabulous tutorial, I am so going to try this, just need to buy Glycerine and shoe polish, I think I have some card stock! TFS :) Susan x

  • @pamalapeterson5352
    @pamalapeterson5352 6 років тому

    New subscriber, I really enjoyed your tutorial as you were so clear with all your instructions! Thank you for sharing!

  • @shannonfinn4316
    @shannonfinn4316 5 років тому

    New subscriber here. Love this look. Thank you. Will be trying it out asap.

  • @Scrapbookingncraft
    @Scrapbookingncraft 7 років тому +1

    very clever and looks great.

    • @Zenwithpen
      @Zenwithpen  7 років тому

      Ah thanks, hope it was helpful

  • @sandragreen8677
    @sandragreen8677 6 років тому +1

    Thank you, I am going to try this... Linda L , She is right, the little tab on side twist it and the can will open.

  • @MRVICTORCRAFTER
    @MRVICTORCRAFTER 7 років тому +4

    Very great tutorial !!!

  • @PetroicaRodinogaster264
    @PetroicaRodinogaster264 3 роки тому +2

    If you have no glycerine then a hair condition will work as well. It has the same chemical and relaxes the fibres.

  • @yvonnegottsch4385
    @yvonnegottsch4385 7 місяців тому

    The silver wing nut thing on side of shoe polish can is there to open it just twist

  • @debrahottenstein5475
    @debrahottenstein5475 5 років тому

    Nice!

  • @lesliebooth2833
    @lesliebooth2833 2 роки тому +1

    Will it rub off even after it’s dried? Like if i did it to the inside of the book cover, would it rub off onto the papers inside?

    • @Zenwithpen
      @Zenwithpen  2 роки тому +1

      Maybe it would rub off onto the inside paper a bit. Especially if it’s only been a few days dried. I have some paper I did years ago and nothing comes off

  • @Jjspaperbeadsnmore
    @Jjspaperbeadsnmore 6 років тому

    you can sew faux leather love your tutorial

    • @jon5345
      @jon5345 5 років тому

      Won't this card leather rip when sewed? It is paper after all.

  • @phyllisjeanfulton
    @phyllisjeanfulton 5 років тому

    Thanks and I love this. Definitely subscribed and hope to enjoy your technique in my “Scarlet Ribbon Studio”

  • @khursheedtuli5931
    @khursheedtuli5931 3 роки тому

    What a fab idea!!Can liquid shoe polish....which comes in a bottle with a sponge..kiwi brand..for suede etc...be also used?would be less messy....thank you!

    • @Zenwithpen
      @Zenwithpen  3 роки тому +1

      No I don’t think so that is too watery and not ‘waxy’ enough

    • @khursheedtuli5931
      @khursheedtuli5931 3 роки тому

      @@Zenwithpen thk u for answering my query!

  • @tropicalhellesdongardenuk2991
    @tropicalhellesdongardenuk2991 6 років тому

    if you rub the glycerine and water in with a cloth then you wont get the little white spots and holes

  • @DenisePoole-Closet-Crafts
    @DenisePoole-Closet-Crafts 6 років тому

    You were saying not sure who first did this method is was a craft lady called Shenna Douglas, she can be seen on the craft TV programme called Hochanda . She did not use shoe polish tho, she used distress ink.. I have not tried it with card, I have only used what Sheena said which is Kraft Card, but I might try the card like you did as it looks really good.

  • @nicholasfotou2980
    @nicholasfotou2980 6 років тому

    South African right?

  • @samlenlap
    @samlenlap 3 роки тому +1

    So much talking..

    • @Zenwithpen
      @Zenwithpen  3 роки тому +3

      If you don’t like talking don’t watch. Was I suppose to mime it.

    • @samlenlap
      @samlenlap 3 роки тому

      @@Zenwithpen if you don't want people commenting on your video I think you can turn that off
      I appreciate your efforts though.
      I was only saying that you could have made the video shorter then it would have been more interesting to watch.

    • @lesliebooth2833
      @lesliebooth2833 2 роки тому

      @@Zenwithpen hahahaha!! Good answer!!!