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How to Add Toe Guards to your Soft-Sole Shoes

By mistymq

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I don’t know about the rest of you but my son has a tendency to drag his toes when he walks. He wore little holes in three pairs of his soft-sole shoes before I started putting “Toe Guards” on them. The first time I put on a toe guard it was on ... more »

How to Craft Cowhide in the Runescape

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How to Craft Cowhide in the Runescape, If you will Craft Cowhide your Crafting level will increase. It's the best way to increase your Crafting level... more »

How to Recycle Old Tennis Shoes

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What do you do with your old tennis shoes? If you're like most of us, you probably give them away or throw them away, depending on their condition. However, for those who are trying to embrace green living and be good to the environment, there ... more »

How to Tan a Deer Hide

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Many deer hunters mount the antlers, and many more take the deer to a taxidermist to have the deer's head mounted as a hunting trophy. With a bit of extra time, you can tan a deer hide and have it for a trophy as well... more »

How to Make a Belt Out of Belt Buckles

By Driverinmyhead

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Everyone uses a Belt from time to time. Why not make a STYLISH Belt made from BeltBuckles?.. more »

How to Make a Quiver

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For those of you out there that are into live action role-playing or attend historical-themed festivals, making quivers or sheaths for your own weapons is a great project. Not only is it practical but adds more décor to your outfit... more »

How to Understand Leather Terms for the Home Sewer

By mistymq

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There are more sites listing leather terms on the web than there are sites to purchase leather from. I’ve compiled the following list of terms you might come across while shopping for leather. They have been organized in a manner to make them ... more »

How to Use Glue on Washable Leather Appliques

By mistymq

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If you are like me, you have had problems sewing (or keeping) small pieces of leather appliqués on your washable goods. There are a lot of glues available for leather artists, but none of them were designed to stay on through the washing ... more »

How to Add Scallops to the Casings of Your Soft-Sole Shoes

By mistymq

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I have always liked the look of a scalloped casing on a little girl’s soft-sole shoe; it makes the whole shoe look more feminine. You can easily adapt your soft-sole shoe pattern to add a scallop along the base of your casing by following these ... more »

How to Choose Leather-Working Tools

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Basic leather craft projects don't require a lot of tools. Here are some of the items you'll need to work just about any project, from simple to complex... more »

How to Fix Cracked Leather

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Leather is of course, like flesh, but has no capacity to heal. But it can be strengthened, and the cracks smoothed to the point that belts, shoes, or leather chairs, look "vintage," but functional and handsome... more »

How to make a basic homemade flogger

By mikeomooney

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These Floggers are simple but serviceable, thrifty, and a good choice for beginners seeking an inexpensive first flogger. They can also be tailored for different feels by changing the type of leather used, the length, number and width of the ... more »

How to Make a Dream Catcher

By nikk679

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Here are step by step instructions on how to make a Native American dream catcher... more »

How to Dye Suede

By Anthony Delgado

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Here is how to dye suede whether you are restoring an old faded piece of clothing or dying it a new color... more »

How to Finish the Edges of a Piece of Leather

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Give a smooth finish to the cut edges of your leather-work project... more »

How to Make a Leather Book Cover

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Make a leather cover for your favorite book or to give as a gift to someone special. You can decorate and personalize the cover with tooling and stamping or leave it unadorned... more »

How to Make a Pair of Moccasins

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These moccasins are very comfortable and can be made from a variety of garment-weight leathers. Once you have worn them a few times, a sole will be formed at the bottom of the shoe... more »

How to Make Book Cloth

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When you’re into bookbinding and other book arts, you know that book cloth is not only expensive, but you’re often limited to some pretty bland choices. When you can make your own book cloth, the possibilities are endless, but it’s important to ... more »

How to Make Chain Mail

By Inox

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So you want to make chain mail? There are several ways and steps to making chainmail. In this article I will take the novice's approach to weaving metal rings into chain mail... more »

How to Make Leather Sandals

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Leather sandals are comfortable and long lasting. This leather sandal design is based on a Roman type of sandal that laces up the front. These sandals are great for Renaissance fairs, re-enactments or everyday wear. These sandals are much less ... more »

How to Make Moccasins

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Making your own moccasins is a fun and easy project with unlimited possibilities for creativity. These are easy to follow, step-by-step, instructions for making your own custom pair of moccasins in any size. Includes a materials list, complete ... more »

How to Shape Leather

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Some leatherworking projects, such as containers or portfolios, require that the leather be shaped or molded to hold a particular form. Use the following suggestions to help create a formed or molded piece... more »

How to Choose Leather

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Before you begin any leatherworking project, you'll need to know a little about the types of leather available... more »

How to Cut Leather

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Most leather-working projects require that the leather be cut. Use these suggestions to cut thin or thick leather... more »

How to Dye Leather

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Leather dye is a wonderful alternative to paint, especially if you need to color large surface areas. The steps below will tell you how to go about dyeing leather the correct way... more »

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