What kind of leather is suitable for embossing? A question for the leathercraftsman who is involved in this type of creativity. Not all natural leathers are suitable for embossing. I know that vegetable tanned leather works best for embossing. This ...
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The process of cutting leather to make wallets is very long and tedious. At least for me. Especially when the leather is thin and soft. The material starts to “stretch” and the quality of the piece deteriorates. I’m starting to think ...
I have collected examples of classic Japanese wallets. Handmade leather accessories are very popular in Japan, Hong Kong and South Korea. They have their own unique style and craftsmanship traditions. In the answers, I will show you interesting wallets made by ...
With this post I open the category “Small business ideas“. My day job is as an SEO specialist. Among other things, I analyse keywords and create a “semantic core” for websites. I’ve also been working with leather for 10 years. I ...
Mink oil is the leading natural leather conditioner for vegetable-tanned leather. This is my personal opinion. Mink oil is used to moisturise leather, which eventually loses its natural water content and begins to crack. With the help of mink oil, you ...
Could you please recommend a good aniline leather cleaner conditioner? I work with Shell Cordovan leather, which is aniline-dyed. I have read that scratches and scuffs can be cleaned effectively using an aniline leather care. I usually use Sapphire Renovateur, ...
My tannery was once in my bedroom! I was a beginner leather craftsman, it was my hobby. I made simple wallets, card holders, belts and watch straps. But having a workshop in your bedroom is a bad idea. You need a ...