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 ...
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Shell Cordovan is the rarest and most expensive type of genuine leather. This is why it can be difficult to buy Shell Cordovan. This post is needed to help with the purchase of pieces of Cordovan. In the answers I ...
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 ...
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 ...
Important information for leathercraftsman. What leather colors are most in demand among buyers of leather accessories? Obviously, black leather comes first. I did a search on various leather products: jackets, wallets, belts, watch straps, bags. I collected information on what Google ...
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 ...
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Shell Cordovan leather is a very rare and difficult material to produce. The tanning process takes about 6 months. The raw material for Shell Cordovan is part of the horse’s hide. Only the horse’s rump is suitable for the production ...
The best leather for making wallets. I’ll add a clarification – handmade wallets. Factory production varies slightly. I think the most popular answers are cowhide, crocodile leather, Shell Cordovan, goatskin. What other options are there?
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 ...
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?