Kindle Fire Custom Hardback Book Cover

I wanted a cover to keep my Kindle Fire safe, but I couldn't find what I was looking for, , which was one that looked like a hardback book. So I made one. From a book.

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Step 1: Tools and Materials

Tools:
Utility knife
Polyurethane Glue
Tacky Glue
Free weights (for "clamping")

Materials:
Hardback book
Felt
Foam

You'll need a book that is a little larger than the object you are making a case for. The kindle measures 7 1/2" x 4 3/4" x 7/16". The book I used measures 8 1/2" x 5 3/4" x 1". I considered many books, and spent some time looking at some old books trying to find one with a clever title, like Fahrenheit 451, or Catching Fire, but ultimately settled on a sketch book that had no title at all, just a clean black cover. It just felt a little more sophisticated.

For the foam, I was looking for both dense and firm. In the foam world, density is a measure of how big the cells of the foam are, and firmness is a measure of how hard it is to compress. I found a kick board that was being thrown out at a local pool and while it felt a little too rigid at first, after cutting it to size it was perfect. I also considered using wood and strategically placed Sugru, but the foam kick board proved easier for making adjustments.

pianolover10124353 says: May 30, 2013. 1:37 PM

cool im gonna get a kindle fire real soon, so this is a good idea, you very creative,

davidsona says: Feb 6, 2012. 5:29 PM

Just out of curiosity, (probably not paying close enough attention) is your foam "just" right or a smidge smaller than the Fire to keep it snug in place? Perhaps the elastic straps that you were talking about could help out their. Thinking of making a version for $80 version and dd handling it. Love it. Looking for cover now. (difficult to do the cut work....*sniff*......maybe I can find a college textbook that cost hundreds of dollars and decided to keep after offered less than $20 trying to sell it back after semester)

timm.tanner (author) in reply to davidsonaFeb 7, 2012. 7:30 AM

The foam actually is just a little smaller than the Kindle, by just over 1/16. You'll have to judge how much overlap to build in based on the foam you are using.

Good Luck!