Leather Covered Knife Block
I saw a photo of a leather covered knife block and thought I can do this! I purchased an inexpensive knife block with knives to experiment. I made a template out of paper around the front of the block and cut the leather to fit. I stamped it and put a leather finish on it. I glued it on with Titebond regular one section at a time, letting it dry after each section. I wrapped paper around the back of the knife block to make a template for hair on cowhide. Cowhide is ready to be glued. I glued it on one section at a time, letting it cure between each section. I painted the white leather edges with a brown leather finish. I put Briwax on the unfinished wood. On each side I made a concho and glued it on with Gorilla Glue. I was pleased with the way it turned out. Try it and add some Western flair to your kitchen. Good luck!