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Custom Kindle Covers - My Attempt for
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I took a different approach in making my own, that of holding a book
comfortably in any position. I suggest the primary objective in hundreds
of thousands of these devices purchased was to enhance the reading
experience with limitless access to reading material. When considering
an aftermarket cover, sleeve, or pouch reflect on why you purchased your
Kindle. I predict that the market will eventually be flooded with
expensive designer models that perfectly match your briefcase or shoes
yet remain unnatural to hold and read.
Ask questions and try before you buy, don't let fashion override
functionality. We have evolved to this point from stone tablets,
papyrus, Microsoft Reader and become conditioned to comfortably holding
a book in any position while reading.
  
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Custom Kindle
Cover question & answer |
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| Question :
Why would I consider this cover? |
Answer
: It's definitely a handmade item, thus unique, if
you're into that kind of thing. I tried to make it to be as much
like a book as possible. I actually prefer holding it better than
a book in that when the cover is folded back I have a comfortable little
shelve to grip it on either the right or left side. Depending on
the type of covering I use, it just feels good and a side benefit is it
attracts attention from other Kindle users. |
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: What are the drawbacks for considering this
cover? |
Answer
: Some people might have concern regarding the metal
clip. It's not totally unattractive but its also not produced to
exacting specification as in a factory. I cut and bend the clip by
hand and fit it to the Kindle. It matches the Kindle in color and
serves the purpose designed but it's obvious that it's handmade.
It cost thousands of dollars to create a mold and have hundreds mass
produced with plastic injection molding. I simply make these as a
hobby, one at a time, and have no designs on mass production. |
| Question
: Do you make gender specific or covers to specific
specifications? |
Answer
: Believe it or not, I actually have a day job thus my
production is limited. I originally made exclusively covers that
would probably be more favored by men, heavy canvas, camouflage, leather
etc. These generated little interest other than females requesting
the feminine stuff. The flashy stuff has sold quite well, thus
supporting my hobby. I have recently received many request for
masculine covers and have started to post a few to see if I get a
renewed response. I make a few to specific specifications and will
be glad to consider any request for designs or patterns. |
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: Is it really a handmade item, everyone claims something is
handmade? |
Answer
: Although I live in the South, I don't actually grow the
cotton and don't own a loom. The center clip is made from Aluminum
that I purchase, not having the capability for smelting raw ore. I
do cut and sew the fabric and actually cut out the metal clip with a
pair of tin snips. |
| Question
: Are you a Ted Kacznski type of character sewing in a tar
paper shack? |
Answer
: I think a troll under a bridge would be a more accurate
description. There is also a great deal of difference in last
names as Kacznski seems to have far too many consonants in a row |
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