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Learn leather crafting skills from basic tooling to creating wearable art. Cutting and stitching leather to make personal accessories or furniture requires specific tools and instructions from leather artists.
Learn the different tools, methods, and techniques used for basic leather working in this free video that will allow you to perfect your leather working techniques. Read More
Casing your leather work will allow you to preserve it while the design sets. Learn how to perfect your leather working skills in this free video series. Read More
Tooling your leather work will allow you to create small details to your project. Learn how to perfect your leather working skills in this free video series. Read More
Preparing to sew with leather involves cutting the leather with a utility knife or leather shears, placing two pieces of leather good sides together and using a leather Read More
Leatherworking encompasses a wide range of projects in which leather hides are used. Several projects are easy enough for you to do them at home. Start with a simple one so Read More
If you are just getting started in leatherworking, consider using a kit to help get you learn how to make great clothes and crafts. Kits come with just about everything you Read More
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 Read More
Most leather-working projects require that the leather be cut. Use these suggestions to cut thin or thick leather. Read More
Give a smooth finish to the cut edges of your leather-work project. Read More
The double needle stitch is used to securely join two pieces of leather. Also called a saddler's stitch, it is one of the strongest used in leather work. Read More
Before beginning any leather working project, you should understand the three schools of thought on leather working. Learn how to perfect your leather working skills in Read More
Leather, water, a pen, knife and sharpening tool are a few of the essential leather working tools. Learn how to perfect your leather working skills in this free video series. Read More
Understand the different types of leather, their textures and how well they lend themselves to leather working in this free video series. Read More
Before beginning any leather working project, you should understand what tool sets are best for leather working. Learn how to perfect your leather working skills in this Read More
Before beginning any leather working project, you should understand how to use a single-action tool. Learn how to perfect your leather working skills in this free video series. Read More
Before beginning any leather working project, you should understand how to use the basket tool. Learn how to perfect your leather working skills in this free video series. Read More
Before beginning any leather working project, you should understand how to use the backgrounder tool. Learn how to perfect your leather working skills in this free video Read More
Before beginning any leather working project, you should understand how to use the seeder tool. Learn how to perfect your leather working skills in this free video series. Read More
Before beginning any leather working project, you should understand how to use the veiner tool. Learn how to perfect your leather working skills in this free video series. Read More
Before beginning any leather working project, you should understand how to use double-action tools. Learn how to perfect your leather working skills in this free video series. Read More
As a kid growing up in the Southwest, there were plenty of crafters and artisans that made beautiful decorated items from leather. Everything from hand-tooled Western belts Read More
How to use leather for making beaded jewelry; get expert tips and advice on homemade jewelry making techniques in this free instructional video series. Read More
Leather has been around since cows. It has also been known to be durable, chic and looks dang good as a necklace. A leather necklace can add some pizzaz to any outfit, from Read More
Used as footwear by Native Americans, moccasins were traditionally made of tanned leather hides with soft soles. The skins were smoked to improve water-resistance, and they Read More
Leatherworking is an all-encompassing term used to describe the process through which leather is used to make something--whether it be a key chain, a jacket or a saddle. Read More
The ends of this belt are left alone while the center portion of the belt is cut into strips and braided. The look seems almost impossible to achieve, but once you know how Read More
This leather purse is the perfect accent to any outfit. It is also very simple to make. Read More
This leather drawstring pouch is another good beginning leather-work project. Make this pouch any size you like. Read More
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 Read More
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. Read More
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