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 ...
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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 ...
Reverse Shell Cordovan leather wallets, watch straps, belts, bags, etc. This is a unique material. The front of a piece of Shell Cordovan is the inside of a tanned hide. This gives the reverse side of the Shell Cordovan piece a ...
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 ...
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What are the most popular Shell Cordovan colors? Of course it’s Horween color #8 (thanks to Alden shoes). Burgundy is not the most popular color. The most searched for leather accessories are black and light brown. Blue is also popular (thanks ...
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?
Shell Cordovan leather is most commonly used to make men’s shoes and wallets. While researching and analyzing search engines, I noticed the query “Women shell cordovan leather bag”. Do you know any workshops that make shell cordovan bags? This can be ...
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Nubuck and Suede are very specific and difficult to work with. But suede accessories look great! Do you work with natural nubuck and suede? What leather goods do you make from these materials?
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.