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How is bovine leather different from cowhide?
Tanned cattle leather is divided into several types Calfskin. This type of leather is soft and thin and is suitable for making handbags, clothing and gloves. Cow leather. The most affordable type of cattle leather. It is suitable for making bags, accessories and shoes. Bovine leather. These are theRead more
Tanned cattle leather is divided into several types
Obviously, these types of leather are different.
See lessWho uses leather cutting dies to make popular models of leather wallets?
To make one simple bifold wallet, you need to cut six or seven blanks. These require 5–6 different stamps. But what if you want to make 10 different models? Firstly, you would need a fairly large workshop in which to conveniently place all the stamps. Many leather craftsmen set up their workshop inRead more
To make one simple bifold wallet, you need to cut six or seven blanks. These require 5–6 different stamps. But what if you want to make 10 different models? Firstly, you would need a fairly large workshop in which to conveniently place all the stamps. Many leather craftsmen set up their workshop in a storeroom or garage. I think that’s the biggest problem 🙈
See lessJapan style leather wallets
I made a selection of stylish handmade Japanese style wallets. These are long-wallets, bifolds, zip wallets made by masters from Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand. These wallets are characterized by smooth curves, zipper pockets, eyelets, chains and other decorations. DivinghRead more
I made a selection of stylish handmade Japanese style wallets. These are long-wallets, bifolds, zip wallets made by masters from Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand. These wallets are characterized by smooth curves, zipper pockets, eyelets, chains and other decorations.
I’m sure everyone would agree that the leather craftsmanship of Japan and Korea is different from that of Europe. I would greatly appreciate it if you could add other Asian-inspired wallets to this list.
See lessLeathercrafting master classes and helpful video tutorials on YouTube
We are in the "era" of visual content. Many tanners post videos of their work process. You can find many mini-manuals like these on Instagram and YouTube. These videos are enough to learn how to make simple leather goods, such as cardholders, bifold wallets, watch straps, and laptop and tablet casesRead more
We are in the “era” of visual content. Many tanners post videos of their work process. You can find many mini-manuals like these on Instagram and YouTube. These videos are enough to learn how to make simple leather goods, such as cardholders, bifold wallets, watch straps, and laptop and tablet cases.
If you need specific examples of tutorial videos on leather crafting, here are some:
See lessDo I have to buy expensive tools for leather work?
There are differences in the quality of steel used to make leather tools. The quality of sharpening of the tool is also important. But I am sure you can choose inexpensive pricking irons. For example, the Chinese brand Wuta, good quality for a medium price.
There are differences in the quality of steel used to make leather tools. The quality of sharpening of the tool is also important. But I am sure you can choose inexpensive pricking irons. For example, the Chinese brand Wuta, good quality for a medium price.
See lessMerch ideas for a leathercraftsmen
This is one of the best merch ideas for leathercraftsman! This is the Ashland Leather merchandise. It's a snapback with the Horween tannery logo and a piece of shell cordovan leather sewn onto the visor. As someone who makes merchandise, I can say that this is one of the best examples!
This is one of the best merch ideas for leathercraftsman! This is the Ashland Leather merchandise. It’s a snapback with the Horween tannery logo and a piece of shell cordovan leather sewn onto the visor. As someone who makes merchandise, I can say that this is one of the best examples!
See lessShell Cordovan leather wallets
I found the smallest shell cordovan leather wallet. More specifically, it's a compact money clip. It is handmade by Atelier Hiro, a Japanese workshop.
I found the smallest shell cordovan leather wallet. More specifically, it’s a compact money clip. It is handmade by Atelier Hiro, a Japanese workshop.
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