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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I decided to start this discussion for fans of Shell Cordovan wallets. Here all community members will post links and photos of wallets, purses and card holders. I’ve found a lot of great Craftsmen and I want a lot of ...
Fake leather has recently become very popular. This material is often called “eco leather”. But I believe that natural leather is more environmentally friendly than faux leather. What do you think?
I saw a really neat leather workshop online and it got me thinking: how many artisans are actually willing to show their workspaces? I wasn’t ready, because mine isn’t really a dedicated workshop at all – ...
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 ...
Shell Cordovan is almost always used for men’s shoes, no argument there. I tried googling for women’s shoes made from it, and it was disappointing – just look at the screenshot I added to my post. When you search for it, ...
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I recently learned by chance of the existence of “special” leather wipes. The quotes show my scepticism). This product is sold on Amazon and other marketplaces. There are also wipes for leather scouch, shoes and wallets. What do you think ...