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[Magkelly]

Has anyone ever tried covering a camera with something other than camera leatherette or leather? Just curious. I was looking in the fabric store and I got to wondering if it has to be real camera leather or leatherette.  
 
Queenie is in fine shape (M

[Chiccolini]

If the material is too thick it will not be flush with the rest of the camera and, eventually, the edges will lift or curl.  
 
I thought of covering a camera in denim once.  Still thinking about it.  
 
The other day I got a new box of chec

[Dcluley]

A few years ago I put together an Argus C-3 out of the parts box, and covered the front with textured paper used for miniture diaoramas to create the Brick Brick!  

 
 
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[Glenn]

Bloody hell, shades of Tracey Emin beginning to creep in here I think! I await the outcome with interest/baited breath.

[Edward8]

Bloody hell's right, Glenn!
 
Where will it end? If a camera has a fast and loose lens, should it be clad in black lingerie?
 
Sorry!

[Glenn]

Now that does conjure up some lewd thoughts!

[Magkelly]

Well, I am an artist of sorts, and I do work with fabric and textured papers as well as traditional paints sometimes, but the Tracey Emin comparison, nah, I don't think so, her work just doesn't appeal to me too much, lol.
 
I like

[Waynemel]

I've re-covered a few cameras and think it is a fun way to bring new life to an old piece of equipment. I have had success with vinyl leatherettes (see pictures) and have found that if the material is a little too thick, it can be sanded down(within r

[Magkelly]

That's nice! I like those, particularly with the brown and black.

[Donyet]

That Minolta looks quite nice.

[Waynemel]

Thanks for the compliments.
The brown vinyl material came from an old duffle bag. It the brown parts have a velvet like feel.

[Norman]

I asked my local vamp. She gave her old leather trousers. The have a nice tactile feel on my Nikon F!

[Bobehud]

I have masking tape time and the desire to make my XD-11 one of a kind.All the black is going to be touched up with automotive brush style nick repair paint.Now what type of adhesive would be good for the covering..?

[Waynemel]

I used contact cement for the covering. I know some people think this is not a good idea, because it is difficlut to remove. I have not had a problem. The cement I use remains flexible and the covering can be removed later if necessary.
If you are co

[Barryjyoung]

I use Barge's cement when I recover cameras and binoculars. It is incredible. This stuff is used for repairing shoes, cop holsters, tents and anything else.. It is far better than anything else I have tried including Weldwood contact edhesive.