Leatherwork

Riveting is one of the strongest methods for joining pieces of leather together. The metal rivets used hold up under far more abuse than leather glue or stitching, and will not tear out or damage...

Armor made from rows of overlapping scales, often called scale mail, is a popular and relatively easy-to-make form of armor for medieval re-enactors and those looking to add something extra to a...

Not all leatherworking projects can be completed by stitching or gluing individual pieces together; in some cases, the material needs to be shaped as one piece. Fortunately, since leather is a...

Leather furniture is a coveted addition to any living room for both its comfort and its luxurious feel. But if your leather furniture busts a seam, it quickly becomes less attractive and less...

A knife sheath comes in several varieties, but the drop-loop variety is the oldest and simplest; it hangs loosely from a belt and has no snaps or closures. It is the kind that you would find on an...

Patent leather received a patent from the United States Patent office. It's been available for more than a century.

Tanning hides is a craft that has been a part of human culture as long as there has been human culture. The very earliest hunter-gatherer tribes wore skins, and cured them without harsh chemicals....

If you hunt your own food there are always excess pelts lying around after the meat is cut. Learning how to tan hides is a great way to use as much of the animal as possible. Tanning a hide can be...

An old knife may come without a sheath or perhaps your sheath has simply worn out. Regardless, making a leather sheath that fits your knife exactly is a simple project. You will need some...

Braided leather accessories are a perfect gift idea for men or women of any age. Braided leather makes a sturdy material for jewelry, able to withstand more wear and tear than delicate metals or...

First, the artist creates either a two-dimensional drawing or a three-dimensional sculpture of the design to be made into a metal stencil. Drawings are loaded into an optical scanner and uploaded...

Black patent is black leather that has been treated to give it a shiny, glossy finish. Black patent is used to give black leather products a particularly eye-catching appearance.

The making of shrunken heads, or tsantsas, is a process that goes back hundreds of years. It was used as a form of judgment; defeating an enemy then rendering the soul helpless. Though the...

A hunting knife or other long-handled knife needs to be protected from the elements with a case, which will also provide storage and safety. Make your own homemade leather knife case for a fun...

A leather journal lends distinction to your thoughts. Leather journals are costly to buy, but inexpensive and easy to make. You may simply recover an existing blank journal with leather, or,...

A leather ponytail holder (or wrap) is a dramatic fashion accessory and a practical one for motorcyclists and equestrians. It is also easy to make, being little more than a tube of leather with...

Balls of yarn are usually easier to work with than pre-rolled, oblong-shaped yarn. Let's get rollin' So many opporotunities open up when one learns how to roll a ball of yarn.

Leather hinges are used in a wide range of applications. From craft work to purses to chests, leather can be used to create soft yet durable and long-lasting hinges. Although the type of leather,...

Pillows enhance the decoration of a room, while also introducing a practical element. Creating a custom pillow allows full control of the aesthetics of the pillow as well as materials used. While...

Both knife collectors and professional chefs carry their prized possessions in rolls, or cases. These are convenient for transportation but also protect the knives from unnecessary wear and tear....

Handmade leather guitar straps are unique additions to any guitar. They make good gifts for most almost any guitar player and are fairly easy to make. They can be dyed to be any color, and can be...

The machete is an essential piece of camping equipment, and has a long history in both combat and exploration. These blades are typically hardened steel of 18 to 24 inches long, and typically come...

Dyeing leather isn't a highly complicated process, but it does require some planning. Make sure you have the right materials before beginning the process of dyeing your leather purse.

With the popularity of high fantasy, few medieval costume pieces are as popular and sought-after, or as easy to make at home, as a pair of simple leather bracers. While bracers can be extremely...

Leather is an extremely versatile material for craft projects. With the right skills and a few basic tools, it is possible to turn plain tooling leather into almost any finished product you can...

Imprinting on leather is a popular craft, used in creating western gear, motorcycle gear, and fine furnishings. It is a fairly simple technique that requires a few specialty tools, chiefly mallets...

You have seen tooled leather on antique Bibles, high-quality desk sets, western belts and boots, and motorcycle gear. Engraving requires a pattern and a few specialty pieces of equipment, readily...

Leather, when used as a material for a knife sheath, requires regular care to be safe and effective. Leather consists of dried and cured pieces of animal skin, and although its durability makes it...

Dyeing allows you to customize the appearance of a leather jacket. It is also a reliable method for making older jackets look new again by touching up worn and faded colors. The dyeing process is...

Leather tassels are used as decorations on shoes, pillows and clothing. They can be long or short, thick or thin, or made of stiff or soft leather. Softer tassels use a swede type of leather....

There are two general types of leather craft, stitching and tooling. Most leather crafters do both, though each calls for a distinct set of hand tools. These tools are expensive but readily...

Vinyl and plastic items can easily be painted using regular spray paints and primers noted for use on these surfaces. Leather, on the other hand, needs a bit more attention. Yes, leather can be...

You'll be able to avoid plastic water bottles and look-alike metal thermos with no personality if you make a leather water skin. The finished flask will hold about 12 ounces and would give a kid a...

Leather lacing is similar to sewing fabrics, but because leather is a thicker and more durable material it requires holes to be punched in it before lacing can begin. This causes the lacing to...

Making drinking vessels out of leather is an ancient art and is a popular form of leather crafting among medieval re-enactment groups, Renaissance Festival artisans and leatherworkers of all skill...

Leather is an expensive material, but it is still just a material. You can sew with it as you would sew heavy canvas or denim, using most of the same tools, versus the specialized tools you would...

An awl is a tool that resembles an ice pick, used to poke holes in tough materials such as leather or canvas. It can either work on its own and the thread run through the hole later with a needle,...

When working with leather, there are many tools you may need. Among these are tools capable of cutting, stitching and making holes in the material without damaging the equipment or the leather...

Leather bookmarks hold up much better than card stock-type bookmarks. Paper bookmarks can tear, but not leather bookmarks. Personalize leather bookmarks and give them away as gifts to all your...

Hide tanning is the process used to treat animal skins to produce leather. Almost any animal skin can be tanned, but cowhides are the most common type. The key to the process is the tanning agent,...

Making leather belt sheaths is a starting point to begin learning the skills involved in leatherworking. A sheath can be decorated or modified to any degree to suit your needs and style. Before...

There are many hide tanning recipes that will produce supple, strong leather for your leather-making needs. Each recipe produces a different result and might work better on different hides....

Leather is a strong, durable and useful product that can be created from animal hides that remain after animals are hunted or raised for food. Cowhide, equinehide, sheepskin, goatskin and deerskin...

Here you will learn the fine art of leather carving and see how some of the tools of the trade are used to make great pieces of art.

Leather is a highly versatile material. Throughout history, it has seen use as everything from sofa covers to body armor. Regardless of what it is being used for, when working with leather, it...

There are a large variety of gun holsters, generally made to fit specific carry situations. Most holsters can be made at home, with basic designs completed within a short period of time. Making...

Leather jewelry is extremely fun to make and fashionable to wear. You can personalize it to suit your likes. Follow this how to to make a great leather ring.

Chances are, if you're into knifes, then you obtain your collection from a variety of locations and have a vast selection to choose from. Some of the knives you have may be in great condition, but...

There are multiple methods for tanning a hide, but for long-lasting results brain tanning will convert your raw hide into easily workable leather. The process of brain tanning a hide takes six...

Have you ever thought about taking up leather crafting? If so, what is stopping you? Leather crafting is a fun, profitable, rewarding, way to spend some of your "free" time! With just a...