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The procedure in making blotter pads is similar to that in making book ends, book covers, and other lined articles, and the steps shown in detail for this project may be adapted to these and similar projects.

Fig. 7

Fig. 7. Sketch A illustrates a corner for a, desk set which is laced on to the bottom piece of the desk pad. The desk blotter is afterwards slipped under the corner. The diagonal edge of the corner is first laced, then the corner is laced on to the pad.

Sketch B shows a two-piece corner which is made up independently of the pad and later slipped on the corner. It may be held securely in place by placing a drop of cement on the under side of the pad, before slipping the corner into place.

Sketches C and D show a method of making a corner by folding and cementing the leather to the pad. The diagonal edge of the Corner, sketch D, is turned under and cemented, then placed in position on the pad and the edges turned under the pad and folded in as shown at the corner, sketch D. This method is used with morocco and thin embossed leathers. If a heavier leather, such as tooling calf or steer, is used, the edges must be skived—Sketch A, Fig. 6, page 65. A smooth surface may be secured. by cutting away small V shaped sections in three or four places so that the extra fullness is removed. Care must be taken not to cut so close to the edge that the slits will not be well covered by the lining. A margin of at least 1/4 of an inch should be allowed. After cementing, rub and press the edge as flat and firm as possible with the bone folder. See Fig. 6, sketch B, before attaching the bottom covering or lining. It may be desired to leave the corner under a weight for a few hours.

Sketch F illustrates a stiffened padded center for a blotter-pad corner. The under surface is covered with a piece of suitable lining leather.