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 – ...
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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 ...
I keep seeing instagram reels of people showing wallets and other items with edges that are perfectly smooth, almost glass-like, and glossy. How do they do that? I’ve recently started working with veg-tanned leather, and my edges never come out as ...
Merchandise products for the leather workshop. Would you like it to be just a t-shirt with a logo, or would you prefer something more interesting? What ideas do you have? For example: A work apron with a logo. A cap with a genuine ...
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 am a novice leathercraftsman, I bought a set of leather pricking irons for $30. The set includes three pricking irons for the “French Stitch”: 2 prongs, 5 and 10. I’ve made a few simple leather wallets and I’m pretty ...
Everyone has their idols among workshops, brands or leathercraftsmen. Let’s help those who are just starting to work with leather. Watching experienced leatherworkers is an inspiration. I’ll start in the comments of this post.
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?
Where to buy quality buckles for classic leather watch straps? I am interested in ordering in small wholesale quantities. I need stainless steel buckles in the following widths: 16 mm, 18 mm, 20 mm, 22 mm and 24 mm.
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Many people are interested in this type of leather. Its name suggests that its history began in Italy. What is Vachetta leather? Obviously, this material has gained popularity thanks to the Louis Vuitton brand. Louis Vuitton bags and suitcases are often ...