Take an old book and make sure its a suitable size for the tablet youll be using. This ipad stand, wedge or bean bag is functional as well as decorative. Zagg rugged book case for ipad mini 23, black im3rgkbb0. Custom made with premium book cloth and finished with glossy laminate, this hard cover case is a durable and elegant way to show off your favorite designs. Kindle cases can be expensive, so making a homemade kindle cover is the perfect weekend project. The plastic from the ipad box becomes the protective nook. Guidecentral is a fun and visual way to discover diy ideas, learn new skills, meet amazing people who share your passions and even upload. The technique is more or less the same but you need to careful when choosing the book for the ipad case it should have proper padding around the sides and the thickness of the book pages should be enough to support your ipad. Available for several ipad models, the case features a sixangle, integrated, removable kickstand. Turn an old book cover into a tablet or ereader case with. Make an ipad or kindle case from an old book and sugru. Turns out it was pretty easy using the box my ipad came in, some hair elastics and a notebook with the pages removed.
Make a step by step instructable to help everyone make their own of course. Its made by twelvesouth who are rapidly becoming one of my favorite ipad accessory makers. Guidecentral is a fun and visual way to discover diy ideas, learn new skills, meet amazing people who share your passions and even upload your own diy guides. In my case, im using a 12 tablet and found an old book lying around that had some pages missing. How to turn an old book into tablet case snapguide. Here is how i made an easy, inexpensive ipad cover. Along with its vintage looks, this case makes ipad feel as if youre holding a real book, and in many ways you are holding a book. Diy ipad cover sewed from fabric scraps from fussycut diy ipad case from a composition notebook from lilblueboo. Weve got the most exciting new designs from thirdparty producers.
Basically all you need is the plastic case the ipad came in, the notebook, a razor blade, some elastic hair bands and a needle with thread. Oh, and we thought it would be cool to make one for an ipad too, so thats exactly what we did. The zagg nomad book is a keyboard case for tablets in the 910ish screen size range. Center the ipad on one board and put 4 inch lengths of elastic around each corner, making sure its tight enough to hold the corners. How to create your wwn ipad case with a book digital. Fit, ipad fits quite snugly does not move around at all. The case portion of the slim book is made out of a polycarbonate plastic thats flexible and durable.
Youll need a book that is 14 inch larger than the ipad on all sides. To get the best fit, we brought our kindle and ipad with us, this way we just held each tablet up to the book to find the best fit, simple. To tidy and enforce the spine it is best to cover where the cuts were made. Bookbook for ipad is a uniquely handcrafted oneofakind, hardback leather case that doubles as a fully adjustable stand. Make your personality shine with a new, customized ipad case or cover from zazzle. The camera is the very edge of the hole on back, so taking a picture you see just the edge of the case. When i made my first ipad bean bag i realised that the item is quite large and therefore very visible in any room. New bookbook ipad case looks like an old, classic book. The nicest ipad or kindle case can be made from an old leather bound book, the challenge is to find the right size, we found ours in a second hand book shop. Therefore this time i wanted to add some touches that make the stand not.
A pillow stand can make life a lot easier for you when using your ipad. Leather, vinyl, pleather or oilcloth for the outside of the cover. This is the new bookbook for ipad a leather case styled to look like an old, classic book. The ultraslim slim book go detachable keyboard and case maximizes your ipad with laptopstyle keys, a holder for your apple pencil, and multipairing capabilities. Available in 24 or 50page increments, the notebook exterior features dark gray book cloth fabric. Plus i wanted a book style cover for the ipad we share, so this is what i came up with. That is, make sure that when you cut out the shape, the resulting thickness of the pages is enough to support your ipad and withstand a fairly intensive cutting process.
We offer a wide range of personalized protection for your ipad, ipad mini, and ipad air. Smart cover alternatives, keyboard cases, slim trifold stands, heavyduty folios, fashionable cases for women, and more. How to make a kindle cover from a hollowed out hardback book. Then an ipad stand is a necessity tool, which will help you to stabilize your ipad at an comfortable viewing and working angles. Be sure that the book has enough padding around your ipad. Zazzle has a large selection of fully customizable case styles for your ipad, ranging from barely there cases to full protection. Step 1 find a cool old book that fits your ipadkindle. To create this article, 16 people, some anonymous, worked to edit and improve it over time. Fabric case sewing pattern for ipad mini or kindle the. Just get a plain old yellow padded mailer and cut it to size then cover it with duct tape sheets. Best ipad cases for every type of user cult of mac. In case you dont want to spend a lot of money on a cute and stylish ipad cover check out these tutorials and make one by yourself.
Take the tablet out and wrap it in cellophane wrap or cling film. Sometimes you dont want everyone to know you are carrying around your ipad. How to make a diy ipad case out of magazines youtube. How to make a kindle case or tablet case from a vintage book. Wait for the mod podge to dry completely, then put your ipad in the case. Make an ipad or kindle case from an old book and sugru step 1. Seattlepi notes in the writeup of the project that, the ipad feels particularly vulnerable as a hot gadget, i feel much better leaving it sitting. Here are advanced, premiumquality ipad pro 11 case covers to check out. Create your own unique case or choose from our wide selection of stock options.
Use the craft knife to remove the pages from the spine. It prevents your ipad from getting scratched in your bag and should protect it against. Cut a 3 inch wide strip of fabric to cover the inner spine and apply with the archival glue. It features multiangle stand secured with strong magnetic structure. Take your ipad to a secondhand book shop or thrift store. I took a razor blade and cut out the pagesthis composition book. No one will notice that you are carrying a book, especially if it is a 1970s exlibrary copy of new zealand in colour. You can eyeball it, sandwiching the ipad between the book to see if it looks about right.
You dont want to try cut the shape out with, say, 0. Decoded leather foldable slim sleeve for ipad 6th gen. We pride ourselves in mixing a classic look and feel with modern technology. Step 2 remove the pages, protect your ipadkindle with cling film and create sugru grips on each corner. Lay out your tablet inside the book and mark the four corners with a pencil. Youre going to want to ensure you keep your new ipad in mint condition, and the best way to do that is to get a case. This is the best heavyduty ipad case you can find on amazon. On paper, the zagg nomad book sounds like the perfect keyboard case. Mark where the camera hole should be estimating a little bit is okay, you can always make a bigger hole than you need to, then pull the ipad out of the cover and drill a hole. How to turn an old book into a useful tablet case diy. Since i have a bag addiction, this book with 12 different sewing patterns makes me super happy. Tape the elastic to the back, then remove the ipad and secure with superglue.
Get 3% daily cash with apple card or get up to 18 months special financing. Therefore these go with the dodocase ipad air 1 folio no longer available for sale, ipad air 2, ipad pro 9. A fabric case sewing pattern for an ipad mini or kindle fabric case an ipad mini or kindle case. With over 50 million ebooks created so far, book creator is ideal for making all kinds of books, including childrens picture books, comic books, photo books, journals, textbooks and more.
Carry pad suggests using an hollow book as a case for the apple ipad. Zagg slim book is my favorite keyboard case for ipad pro. Diy ipad cover from composition notebook a tutorial. Shown off on instructables, the sugru team lays out how to transform a beat up old book into a holder for a tablet device. In this video i will tell you the materials you need in order to make a pretty cool case for your ipad, nook, kindle, or even your laptop.
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