Technology and sustainability are changing the leather industry. New leather alternatives are constantly being developed, and many of them are made from unconventional raw materials. I already know about: Orange-peel leather (e.g. from Italy); Piñatex (pineapple ...
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In this post, I’m sharing a table of search terms (keywords) for leatherworkers and leather goods brands. I’ve done deep research and selected keywords with relatively low competition. What does this mean? By using these search queries on your ...
This is such a smart idea for anyone who doesn’t have a dedicated workshop – specially if leathercraft is just a hobby you enjoy at home. If you make leather accessories purely for the joy of it, a portable ...
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Nubuck and Suede are very specific and difficult to work with. But suede accessories look great! Do you work with natural nubuck and suede? What leather goods do you make from these materials?
What is the difference between cowhide and bovine leather? I mean qualitative characteristics: thickness, strength, resistance to wear. Or is it just a matter of religious and ethical norms of some countries?
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Shell Cordovan leather belts. This is a rare product because you have to cut a very long blank to make the belt. All the pieces of Shell Cordovan are small, their length is not sufficient for a belt. The Leathercraftsman has ...
When working with leather, a lot of pieces are left over. The larger the product, the more pieces are left over. This is especially true when the master is working with die-cuts. What do you do with these scraps? I work ...