Leather Book Pattern - Viking Serpent
Create your own handcrafted leather journal with this beginner-friendly pattern and step-by-step video tutorial. Featuring intricate Viking serpent artwork on the cover, this project teaches traditional leatherworking techniques while producing a functional journal that's perfect for writing, sketching, campaign notes, or recording your next adventure.
The design uses a stitched binding, allowing you to sew the pages directly into the leather cover for an authentic handmade finish. Whether you're making a medieval journal, Viking-inspired notebook, spellbook, travel diary, or unique gift, this pattern is an enjoyable project that's approachable for beginners while producing results you'll be proud to carry and display.
Perfect for leathercrafters, historical enthusiasts, SCA members, LARPers, fantasy fans, and anyone looking to create a durable journal with timeless Viking-inspired artwork.
Includes printable PDF patterns in Letter, A4 and A0, plus SVG laser files. No physical item will be shipped.
- PDF Patterns (Letter, A4 & A0)
- SVG Laser Files
- Primary Artwork
- Video Tutorial if Shown
- Print at Home
- Tools & Supplies List
- Credit: Please credit Dark Horse Workshop in all online photos.
- Non-transferable: Digital items are for the buyer only.
- No reproduction: Do not resell, share, distribute, or publish the files.
- No kits: Finished goods only.
- No modern apparel: Artwork may be used to embroider medieval clothing, but may not be used to make T-shirts, cups, bags, or similar merchandise.
- Small scale only: Intended for craftspeople and hobbyists. Small-batch sales are permitted; mass production is not.
- Laser use allowed: Cutting and engraving with lasers is permitted and is not considered printing.
- Rights reserved: Usage rights may be revoked if these terms are not followed.
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