Accessories Hand made Kindle case designed to look like a book - Page 3

artsci · 04-07-2008, 02:33 PM

I've now made three of these Leonardo Kindle cases. Since I only need one, I've put the other two up for auction on Ebay. To check it out, go to Ebay and search Leonardo Kindle Case.

macgirl · 04-07-2008, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by artsci

I've now made three of these Leonardo Kindle cases. Since I only need one, I've put the other two up for auction on Ebay. To check it out, go to Ebay and search Leonardo Kindle Case.

These are lovely cases, but I just have to know - did you price them at $300 because of the time required to make them and the materials costs? Or are you testing the market to see what it will bear? I'm never one to turn my nose up at cases based on price alone (I love Vaja products and have paid more than $100 for their phone and PDA cases before), but this is more than I was expecting for these...

carma54 · 04-07-2008, 05:47 PM

This cover is outstanding! Please post instructions. It's beautiful!

artsci · 04-11-2008, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by macgirl

These are lovely cases, but I just have to know - did you price them at $300 because of the time required to make them and the materials costs? Or are you testing the market to see what it will bear? I'm never one to turn my nose up at cases based on price alone (I love Vaja products and have paid more than $100 for their phone and PDA cases before), but this is more than I was expecting for these...

They're priced based on the time I put into making them -- the materials are probably less than half of the minimum bid. Actually, if I consider the opportunity costs of my time, I should have priced them much higher. I really don't need to sell them (no, I'm not testing the waters, and I won't be making any others), and if the bids are not forthcoming, I'll just hang onto them to use as gifts for family and friends when they buy Kindles.

artsci · 04-11-2008, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by carma54

This cover is outstanding! Please post instructions. It's beautiful!

The instructions are posted here: http://imageevent.com/artsci/kindle

There are many photos as well as detailed step by step instructions.

sbissell3 · 04-11-2008, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by crusader666

your case is creative and beautiful, but please consider having them made in mass without killing animals. that would truly make your creation beautiful!

1. The majority of leather comes from animals killed for other reasons than their skin.
2. Much leather is recycled.
3. Leather is biodegradable and not a disposal problem that synthetics (e.g. petroleum products) are.
3. Changing your name to 'Crusader' is weird, but adding 666 is just creepy.

sbissell3

KlondikeGeoff · 04-11-2008, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by artsci

and if the bids are not forthcoming, I'll just hang onto them to use as gifts for family and friends when they buy Kindles.

Hey, can I be your friend?

trendfreaks · 06-12-2008, 05:43 PM

Amazingly beautiful ! I must say that too for a reading device which has lost some of its charm to trendy iPhone.Some rants I read..
"“Kindle is a neat device. Everybody likes it but nobody needs it. And nobody buys it"
http://www.trendsspotting.com/blog/?p=367

Such a lovely cover for a not so useful device.

sbissell3 · 06-13-2008, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by trendfreaks

Amazingly beautiful ! I must say that too for a reading device which has lost some of its charm to trendy iPhone.Some rants I read..
"“Kindle is a neat device. Everybody likes it but nobody needs it. And nobody buys it"
http://www.trendsspotting.com/blog/?p=367

Such a lovely cover for a not so useful device.

No one buys it? Not useful? I take it you, like many who bash the Kindle, have never seen one. Have you taken a look at the waiting list on Amazon or the resell market on eBay?

TrendLover · 06-16-2008, 02:50 PM

loved it.
read my review here

artsci · 06-20-2008, 04:56 AM

These criticisms from people who obviously have never used a Kindle are almost laughable.

I think the Kindle was the best technology purchase I have ever made. I use it all the time, and when friends recommend books to read, I just download them. For travelers, it's a joy. It's like carrying a suitcase full of books in a package the size of one rather small book.

NcBlueEyedBlonde · 07-20-2008, 03:26 PM

would love to contract you to make a Kindle cover for me.. I saw the leather one on another site.. and tracked you here.. you can reach me at NcBlueEyedBlonde@gmail.com

I look forward to hearing from you! Thanks

ronsbicycleworks · 08-10-2008, 03:38 PM

My solution to the Kindle holder problem was to paste velcro strips to the device and the holder. Keeps the device inside the holder just fine.

sbissell3 · 08-15-2008, 10:42 AM

I bought the M Edge Leather Holder and I love it. Looks good, works great.

sbissell3 · 08-15-2008, 10:44 AM

M Edge http://www.buymedge.com/p_KindleExL.html has their Kindle Leather Holder out. I have one and it's great. Looks good, works great.
Steven

07-20-2008, 03:26 PM	#42
NcBlueEyedBlonde Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Carolina Device: Kindle	Paging ARTSCI would love to contract you to make a Kindle cover for me.. I saw the leather one on another site.. and tracked you here.. you can reach me at NcBlueEyedBlonde@gmail.com I look forward to hearing from you! Thanks Last edited by NcBlueEyedBlonde; 07-20-2008 at 03:48 PM.

08-10-2008, 03:38 PM	#43
ronsbicycleworks Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Device: kindle	Kindle holder My solution to the Kindle holder problem was to paste velcro strips to the device and the holder. Keeps the device inside the holder just fine. Last edited by ronsbicycleworks; 08-10-2008 at 03:39 PM. Reason: spelling

08-15-2008, 10:44 AM	#45
sbissell3 Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: Kindle	M Edge Holder M Edge http://www.buymedge.com/p_KindleExL.html has their Kindle Leather Holder out. I have one and it's great. Looks good, works great. Steven

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04-07-2008, 02:33 PM	#31
artsci artsci Posts: 50 Karma: 338 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kindle and Kindle 2	I've now made three of these Leonardo Kindle cases. Since I only need one, I've put the other two up for auction on Ebay. To check it out, go to Ebay and search Leonardo Kindle Case.

04-07-2008, 05:47 PM	#33
carma54 Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Port Angeles, WA; USA Device: Sony PRS-300	This cover is outstanding! Please post instructions. It's beautiful!

06-12-2008, 05:43 PM	#38
trendfreaks Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: palm	Amazingly beautiful ! I must say that too for a reading device which has lost some of its charm to trendy iPhone.Some rants I read.. "“Kindle is a neat device. Everybody likes it but nobody needs it. And nobody buys it" http://www.trendsspotting.com/blog/?p=367 Such a lovely cover for a not so useful device.

06-16-2008, 02:50 PM	#40
TrendLover Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2008 Device: Kindle	loved it. read my review here

06-20-2008, 04:56 AM	#41
artsci artsci Posts: 50 Karma: 338 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kindle and Kindle 2	These criticisms from people who obviously have never used a Kindle are almost laughable. I think the Kindle was the best technology purchase I have ever made. I use it all the time, and when friends recommend books to read, I just download them. For travelers, it's a joy. It's like carrying a suitcase full of books in a package the size of one rather small book.

08-15-2008, 10:42 AM	#44
sbissell3 Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: Kindle	I bought the M Edge Leather Holder and I love it. Looks good, works great.