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Gunter Creative
Добавлен 30 июн 2013
Hi, We are J.D. & Jenny Gunter. We have always enjoyed making things... even before we met and fell in love at art school at the Kansas City Art Institute.
Jenny has been a freelance graphic designer for since 2005, she has also always loved making handmade books. She loves to be able to hold a product that she has made in her hands. The laser cutter wonderfully brings two worlds together.
J.D. is a former art and woodworking teacher he has joined Jenny at Gunter Creative, LLC. He spends most of his time in the woodshop, including a CNC router, where he creates custom signage and production wood products.
You can find our unique sign backs (DesignGrounds™) at guntercreativewoodworks.com.
Come along with us as we build our business, one creative project at a time
Jenny has been a freelance graphic designer for since 2005, she has also always loved making handmade books. She loves to be able to hold a product that she has made in her hands. The laser cutter wonderfully brings two worlds together.
J.D. is a former art and woodworking teacher he has joined Jenny at Gunter Creative, LLC. He spends most of his time in the woodshop, including a CNC router, where he creates custom signage and production wood products.
You can find our unique sign backs (DesignGrounds™) at guntercreativewoodworks.com.
Come along with us as we build our business, one creative project at a time
Making a leather Anniversary Ornament
Purchase in our etsy shop:
guntercreative.etsy.com/listing/1373473312/hand-painted-personalized-leather
The leather anniversary ornament is uniquely my design. I am not aware of any other seller that makes this type of ornament.
The ornament is crafted from hand-dyed, real leather. I begin with drawing my design on the iPad. The vegetable tanned leather is dyed a light brown. The design is refined with digital tools, then laser engraved and cut on the leather. After it’s cut, I paint each heart and individual leaf by hand. I seal the leather with wax and tie it up into its final shape.
Third anniversary gifts is a niche that I didn’t mean to tap but my customers really seem to love it.
guntercreative.etsy.com/listing/1373473312/hand-painted-personalized-leather
The leather anniversary ornament is uniquely my design. I am not aware of any other seller that makes this type of ornament.
The ornament is crafted from hand-dyed, real leather. I begin with drawing my design on the iPad. The vegetable tanned leather is dyed a light brown. The design is refined with digital tools, then laser engraved and cut on the leather. After it’s cut, I paint each heart and individual leaf by hand. I seal the leather with wax and tie it up into its final shape.
Third anniversary gifts is a niche that I didn’t mean to tap but my customers really seem to love it.
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Видео
Gift card holders - copy cats with poor quality
Просмотров 64Месяц назад
Gunter Creative on etsy is the original designer of the graduation gift card books. Not long after we launched our design in March of 2024, we started seeing our images used on other peoples' websites and eventually on Amazon, temu, Walmart.com, eBay and others. A friend of our's ordered from temu and gave me what she received. In this video I show you how horrible they are. Buyer beware! Many ...
Put together a leather ornament.
Просмотров 2802 месяца назад
Purchase files for your laser or vinyl cutting machine at guntercreativedesign.etsy.com.
How to: Cut through Design Laser Cut books
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Purchase files for your laser at guntercreativedesign.etsy.com Intro: 0:0 How to: 4:22 Hi, I’m Jenny with gunter creative. I am excited to share with you some new laser book designs. Every year in January & February, when things get a little slow around the studio I like to try to come up with something that combines my first love of bookmaking with lasers so that others can easily enjoy making...
How to paint a DesignGrounds™ sign
Просмотров 467 месяцев назад
Purchase our DesignGrounds™ at guntercreativewoodworks.com. They are CNC cut rounds that make your sign making quicker and easier. Made from a highly refined MDF, they are easy to paint and elevate your sign design. In this video I paint the sign that's divided in thirds with herringbone on the bottom. I also give tips on how to paint any of our DesignGrounds™. Music by: bensound.com License co...
Painting the Basketball sign
Просмотров 487 месяцев назад
Purchase our DesignGrounds™ at guntercreativewoodworks.com. They are CNC cut rounds that make your sign making quicker and easier. Made from a highly refined MDF, they are easy to paint and elevate your sign design. In this video I paint the basketball shape and give tips on how to paint any of our DesignGrounds™. Music by: bensound.com License code: Q9GWFVMATPRGKMRZ
DesignGrounds™ Introduction
Просмотров 467 месяцев назад
Shop at guntercreativewoodworks.com Hi! We are Gunter Creative WoodWorks and we are excited to introduce you to DesignGrounds™ We are artists and makers just like you. We love to make a variety of “cool stuff” and we try to save time on our projects whenever possible. In many cases that means using the right tool for the job. A couple years ago we decided to develop a new kind of sign back. As ...
DesignGrounds - making a pumpkin sign
Просмотров 1108 месяцев назад
Purchase CNC router cut blanks at guntercreativewoodworks.com! We've been working for about 18 months on this idea to provide a new type of backing board for your creative signs. These boards are CNC machined with a really nice HDF material that's easy to paint. We see a limitless number of designs to offer and hope you love them. Let us know what you think and if you'd like to participate in t...
Macaron Tiered tray assembly
Просмотров 76Год назад
To cut this tray on your laser, purchase the files here: www.etsy.com/listing/1513851179/svgpdf-file-for-macaron-tiered-tray
Fidget Toy / Mechanical Iris Assembly
Просмотров 79Год назад
You can purchase the files for this fun project in my etsy shop. www.etsy.com/shop/GunterCreativeDesign Files will come with links to everything needed to complete the project. I look forward to using these for a very unique invitation some day. They will not get thrown in the trash.
Greeting card holder - laser cut book for storing greeting cards
Просмотров 818Год назад
My latest idea for living hinge books is this greeting card holder. This video goes over how to put envelopes together and add to the book in "signatures". Please see my other videos about putting together the pocket notebooks to learn how to add the elastic and leather closure. ruclips.net/video/oEK3u1BNCuE/видео.html You can purchase these files in our etsy shop (www.etsy.com/shop/GunterCreat...
Napkin Holders Assembly
Просмотров 182Год назад
These are easy to make and even easier to assemble. Several designs are available in my etsy shop www.etsy.com/shop/GunterCreativeDesign.
Pocket Book Holders - great for Vow books!
Просмотров 525Год назад
I'll show you how to put together your pocket book holder and give you some tips and tricks. Purchase the files here: www.etsy.com/shop/GunterCreativeDesign • 1/8" plywood: smokeyhilldesigns.com • Pocket notebooks: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DGD8WSG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 • Ball head stud screws: www.amazon.com/dp/B077P4J412?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details •...
Holiday necklaces - laser cut with embroidery
Просмотров 66Год назад
These fun necklaces are easy to cut with your laser and add embroidery floss. Find the files in my etsy shop www.etsy.com/shop/GunterCreativeDesign
DIY Embroidery Christmas Ornament - French knot to make berries
Просмотров 27Год назад
Learn how to make the little berries on the hat ornament using a French know. Purchase my DIY kit from my etsy shop. If you visit our website first at www.guntercreative.com/shop you can find a 15% off coupon
Leather Long Stitch Book Part 3 - Design and Painting
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Leather Long Stitch Book Part 3 - Design and Painting
Leather Long Stitch Book Part 4 - Stitch the Book
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Leather Long Stitch Book Part 4 - Stitch the Book
Leather Long Stitch Book Part 2 - Prepare the Leather
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Leather Long Stitch Book Part 2 - Prepare the Leather
leather long stitch book - Introduction
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leather long stitch book - Introduction
A few tips for your living hinge books!
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A few tips for your living hinge books!
Very cool and simple laser cut book cradle
Просмотров 4972 года назад
Very cool and simple laser cut book cradle
Awesome! Really like your work. So beautiful. thank you for sharing.
Thank you!
What did you use to complete the design?
I draw my designs on the iPad in Adobe illustrator and then have my laser score the lines. After it’s cut and scored I paint by hand with acrylic leather paints.
Check out my videos about the leather long stitch books. I go into detail about preparing the leather and lasering
Is there any other material you’d make these from other than leather?
You can make them from paper or leatherette.
Hello. I liked it very much. Tell me how to make the album cover bend. How do I make such a cover?
Thank you! It's called a living hinge that's cut with a laser. Watch the first video "Living Hinge Books" for a more detailed description of how to make these books. Purchase the file to cut the covers here: www.etsy.com/shop/GunterCreativeDesign
Love your books
Thank you!
can you cut these on aura machine? new to lasers thanks
Sure! As long as you use a size that will fit your bed. I believe that’s 12x12. These are designed for using 1/8” plywood, so test your settings to make sure it cuts through cleanly. That’s one trick for making sure the hinge doesn’t break. If it doesn’t cut through perfectly, it is likely to crack.
Very Interesting
Chiargo screws😅
Nice tutorial
thank you!
On your paper, are you using a roll that you cut and tear or looseleaf and what weight? I have been trying to decide if I want the 100lb or if that’s too heavy?
I’ve tried rolls but they are too hard to flatten. I like to use strathmore drawing paper in 18x24 pads and it’s 80# text weight. I think 100# would work too as long as it’s not cover weight/card stock.
@@guntercreative thank you for the reply. These are on my list of todos
Love it! 🤎
Really a great job! Congratulations! I love your work! 🥰
Thank you!
Hi where did you bought your sticker that you put on leather? What is the 'name? Can you send me the link?thank you
It's called 3M positionable mounting adhesive and I buy it in rolls. Here's a link to Amazon. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000JGQM1Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hi where did you bought your punching hole ajustable? What is the brand?
hi! This is the hole punch I bought from amazon. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00009L1WG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Thanks so much ❤
Hello, what is a blue scratching post, where can I buy it? Thank you for your response
Hi. Do you mean the blue scraper that I use to get the masking off the cover? I have those from buying 3M adhesives. You can search for "plastic razor blade scraper" on amazon and find a lot of options for something similar. Most are blue with orange plastic blades.
nice inspiration... you could just fan bind the whole stack of envelopes together also ?
Thank you! How would the fan binding attach to the cover? Could we still use the elastic?
sure you could use that method or another way :) @@guntercreative
Thanks! You mentioned that we should watch an earlier video for more details, but I couldn’t find any information about how you mask the wood to eliminate the burn marks. Can you tell me about that?
I use this transfer tape from amazon. Burnish it down real good on both sides of your wood before you laser. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B085635HFN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Wow! I am so new. I have a Mira 7 and I am only using 4mm and I am using 4 passes! Boy I have a lot to learn to decrease my passes and save time. Thank you.
Ms. G. You do two passes! Really. What thick are you working with? Nice holder.
Thank you! I made these with a glowforge pro so not much power. It’s 1/4” thick plywood. I have a bigger laser now and do not need to do two passes.
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What type of 3m do you muse?
3M™ 568 Positionable Mounting... www.amazon.com/dp/B000JGQM1Q?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Hi, can I ask where you got your hole punch from? Also whats on the back of the leather that you use to glue it to the wood. Thanks
Sure! I got it from amazon. I'll put the link below. I use 3M positionable mounting adhesive on the back of my leatherette. It's sticky enough to keep it from gapping. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00009L1WG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000JGQM1Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Wow! Love your work 😍😍 Could you tell where I can buy this punch?
Thank you. I bought the hole punch on Amazon!
@@guntercreative Ok 🙂 Thank you so much!
@@agnieszkaadamczyk1782 I was in a ruch when I answered last night. Here is the link: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00009L1WG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hi Would like to know on which site does one order the materials
Hi! You can buy the inside paper from craft stores like hobby lobby or Michael’s. I like to use drawing paper. I have a big art store (Texas art supply) in Houston where I buy decorative paper. I buy my waxed thread and curved needles from Hollanders.com. They have decorative paper too. Many of these supplies I think you can also find on amazon.
@@guntercreative thanks so much
What a beautiful book you made! Where did you purchase your leather from?
Thank you! I buy the laserable leatherette from JDS browse.jdsindustries.com/main.php?r=frontEnd&view=front&jds-category1=16&jds-category1-desc=Laserable+Leatherette&jds-category2=136&jds-category2-desc=Leatherette+Sheet+Stock&jds-category3=979&jds-category3-desc=Leatherette+Sheet+Stock
I'd love to purchase one of your kits but cannot find them listed anywhere...only the files for sale. In the video you refer to a kit that would the wood panels, the paper, the leather, the screws, etc. Am I missing something?? Thank you!
Great tips! I never thought of getting a wood burner to enhance light engraves..... such a great idea! Thanks for sharing your tips.
thank you!
Thank you for sharing your process and making the files available to us!
I'm glad my ideas are well received. thank you!
Love your tutorials. Very well done - easy to follow. Is it ok if we sell the books we make? Thanks, Annette
Thank you! yes, sell the books. Just don't sell the files or use the drawings on other products. Thank you for asking.
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What length of Chicago screws do you use?
In this book I used 1/2 inch. It will depend on your book thickness. I have another video where I discuss the different Chicago screws that I’ve tried.
Let me know when you sell this file! I bought all the others and I want this one too!
Thank you! It’s listed etsy.me/3JWMW9w