Book Holster

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Never break character to answer a text again! These leather holsters hold false book boxes are padded inside to hold a smartphone. The holster opens with a single snap, and, when closed, holds the book securely shut.

  • Crafted from 5-6 oz. vegetable tanned cow leather.
  • Edges are rounded and burnished.
  • Back of leather is stained black for a sleek look.
  • Wide belt loop will fit most belt sizes with ease, and has sturdy snaps on it so you don't need to remove your belt in order to put it on or take it off.

Custom Requests

​​Every execution of a design is a little different. If you'd like, you can have control over these details. For book holsters, details include the border along the strap and slight variations in the design itself. You may want dots in your dragon instead of cross-hatching, or pupils in the eye of your bird, etc.
​Please keep in mind that this is only for small details--if you need me to alter the pattern or redraw parts of a design, I'll be happy to do so, but I will have to set up a custom listing for you so please send me a message first.

Book

  • The book is sourced from a craft store and has been padded with black EVA foam.
  • The padding isn't glued into the book so that it can be replaced/removed if desired. The padding won't fall out on its own.
  • The books have a magnet in the cover, but they're easy to pop open and use one-handed.
  • Dimensions:
    • Book size: 8 1/4" x 5 3/8"
    • Book cavity size: 7" x 4 3/8"
    • ​​Padding cavity size: 6" x 3 3/8" (Smaller phones still rest easily within the cavity. The foam can also be easily trimmed. If you have a concern about your phone's size, just send me a message.)
  • Books aren't for sale without the holster, unless you already have one and need a replacement. In this case, they are $15.

Color

Please note that the color of your piece might vary slightly from the featured swatches due to the variance of both screens and leather. The brighter colors (green, purple, and blue) have greater variation than the browns and black.
Why does blue cost more? All of my stains are a one-step antique process except for blue, which is two steps. For this reason, all custom work that uses my blue stain has an additional charge.
If you want your holster to really pop, you can pick a secondary color as well, which means that the design and border will be a different color from the base. It is usually painted, allowing for a huge range of colors, including metallics and white. If you want a color not listed, or a specific shade, include that in the custom requests box.

Care and Feeding

​My leather pieces are covered in a water-based sealant that is water-RESISTANT but not water-PROOF, so avoid submersion and torrential rain. For added water resistance and suppleness, they've been treated on both sides with mink oil. For cleaning, you can spot clean with a damp cloth, or use a soft-bristled brush and a glycerine cleaner like Oakwood. You may wish to occasionally treat them with another coat of mink oil and/or a waterproofing spray like Gardmore Rain and Stain Repellent. Don't store your pieces in direct sunlight, which can cause brighter dyes like purple, blue, and green to fade. The color of leather develops over time, as it can tan much like human skin does.