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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 ...
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 ...
I’m thinking about starting a place in my city where people can rent a workbench and use leatherworking tools and materials, but I’m not sure if there’s a real demand for it. If you have any examples of: I would love to ...
Ten years ago, you could find any useful information about materials, tools, and leatherworking tips on specialized forums. All those forums are now dead or abandoned. They haven’t been updated in years. There’s only one more thing left: a Reddit ...
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 ...
Why is it that if the shoes are made of Shell Cordovan, everyone only knows the Alden brand? I like this stuff. I’ve been looking for Shell Cordovan leather boots on eBay, Etsy and other sites for a long time. All ...
I have just started working with leather and would like to learn how to make simple cardholders and wallets. Could you please suggest some good tutorial videos on YouTube? First, I would like to know what tools I need to get ...
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?
