Welcome to J.T. King Leather - Thanks so much for popping in for a peek. We are happy to answer any questions you have, no question is silly. We want you to have a great experience. It would help quite a bit if you read ALL of our details that follow. Hopefully this will answer a lot of your questions. :)

Our shop is a joint effort between myself and my amazingly supportive, creative husband, Tim (and our fabulous little girl), we consider it a family venture. I (Justine)have been in the leather world in some capacity for 20+ years but as a painter/artist starting with painting horse tack, journals, coasters and wall hangings. I have been a traveler's notebook user for 5+ years and moved into painting them, I believe notebooks are very personal and the more you connect with your notebook the more you will use it to it's fullest. I have built a wonderful base of clients with my art for which I am eternally grateful. I then started creating custom leather notebook décor...elastic slip flower charms, mandala charms, flower bookmarks which I have enjoyed immensely. The next step was to start creating our own leather notebooks, thus J.T. King Leather being born. Tim has experience cutting and shaping leather and enjoys working with his hands and the creative process, he always strives to make each notebook as if it were the only one.

NOTEBOOKS:
~ We offer notebooks in a variety of leathers both "Ready to ship/aka RTS" as well as some custom requests. Notebooks are available as a classic (no interior pockets) and deluxe (with internal pockets). We are open to your ideas, so please feel free to message if you have an one.
~ We will consistently offer nude leather as it is the nicest to add art and pyrography but will also have alternate leather options. We choose our leather with beautiful colors and textures in mind, our alternate leathers will be a great way to customize your notebook.
~ Our leather notebooks are cut, detailed and stitched by one of the two of us. We are fortunate to have a new industrial sewing machine and occasionally hand stitching will be used.

ART AND/OR PYROGRAPHY:
Notebooks are also available customized (additional add-on charge):
- Painting: Which is done with professional leather paints (prepped, painted in
4-6 layers, finished/sealed and signed - all with dry time between).
- Pyrography (burning designs into the leather) is also available with or without a
pop of color added.
- I am a big advocate of giving old notebooks new life. I do offer my art on your
notebook as well as inscription cover art. You would send your notebook to me
for this option.
~ All the above options are done by hand. I do NOT use stencils, stamps, decals,
or tracing. If there is a past piece you like we can base your piece on that or go a
completely new direction. As with all custom pieces additional time is needed
to prep, create the art and finish the piece. I will try and give you an estimate on
time to complete your artwork (please purchase knowing this is an
estimate only). The more detailed a piece is the longer it takes to complete.

LEATHER DECOR:
~ I create custom notebook décor also made from leather....elastic slip charms, hand charms, string bookmarks - There is no limit. If you have an idea, shoot me a message. I have over 70 colors and can mix if need be.
~ Each piece is cut by hand and painted by hand with professional leather paints.

We enjoy the process of hearing a clients idea and bringing it to life. All of our notebooks come with a "thank you" surprise....leather charm, bookmark etc. We are so appreciative to be a part of this wonderful notebook community, what a gift. Thanks so very much for visiting and we hope you find something you love.

Justine and Tim