How to Recycle Leather
Leather is an amazing material that will last a very long time if properly taken care of. But what if you decide you want to buy or make a new leather item? Or if you have a bunch of scrap…
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How to use a Dremel with leather
The Dremel tool These tools are small rotary tools that have a wide range of attachments that can be purchased. Similar to a grinder, they can sand, drill, grind, sharpen, cut, etc. many different items but in a more compact…
Types of Thread Used for Sewing Leather
When sewing leather you will need stronger and more durable leather than average cloth thread. So deciding what type of thread to be used when sewing leather will depend on size, color, material and way of sewing. These factors will…
Best Wallet Templates and Designs
The best wallet templates and designs are now easy to access, thanks to the internet and the outlets it provides. A couple of decades ago, if you wanted a pattern, you’d have to go to a specialty store or make…
4 Ways to Wet Mold Leather
Wet molding leather can be very helpful to create very smooth holsters, sheaths and pockets. But wet molding doesn’t stop there, as there are many different reasons to wet mold leather to create very nice shapes. These molds will harden…
Burnishing Leather Edges Guide
A burnishing leather edges guide is one of the first things I looked for when I started leatherworking. I soon found out that burnishing leather edges was one of the quickest ways to make my projects look professional. It’s surprisingly…
4 Ways to Harden Leather
Hardening leather is a good way to make your leather a little extra durable. Whether you want to make armor or just add some extra strength to your leather project, we have a couple tips to help you. Throughout history…
Bonded Leather Guide
I couldn’t figure out why stores like Ross could sell “genuine leather” bags, purses, shoes, belts, and furniture for a fraction of the cost I saw at other stores. Growing up, I thought “leather” was just one word, one thing,…
Genuine Leather Guide
When I started working with leather as an adult, my partner told me I could use some of their “genuine leather” for the project I had in mind. They had already started leather working as a serious hobby, so they…
7 Different Ways To Stitch Leather By Hand
When stitching leather it is good to be able to have a couple different methods to choose from. These seven different ways to stitch leather will help you create a more unique finish. They will also help you get around…
Top Grain Leather Guide
I remember looking at a “leather” bag, excited that it was “full genuine leather,” but then my family (who have a knack for ruining all of my blissfully ignorant moments) came over, looked at the price, and said there was…
Full Grain Leather Guide: All You Need to Know
Growing up, I never understood why some of my leather products outlived others when they were otherwise treated the same. Turns out, the leather products I bought were split grain leather, cheaper products, or imitation leather. The nice things my…