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Leathercraft Work Surfaces: A Comparison Guide
Choosing the right work surface is essential for leathercraft. This comparison table highlights the best materials for cutting, punching, setting, gluing and more.
Leathercraft Work Surfaces: A Comparison Guide
Choosing the right work surface is essential for leathercraft. This comparison table highlights the best materials for cutting, punching, setting, gluing and more.
Pros & Cons: Leather Stain vs. Leather Dye
Let's explore the advantages and disadvantages of using leather dye versus leather stain for colouring leather items. By understanding the pros and cons of each option, you can make an informed...
Pros & Cons: Leather Stain vs. Leather Dye
Let's explore the advantages and disadvantages of using leather dye versus leather stain for colouring leather items. By understanding the pros and cons of each option, you can make an informed...
How to cover a button in fabric
In this short and handy video, Antonia from Voodoo Molly Vintage shows you how to cover a button in fabric. She demonstrates using a proper self-covering button, but this technique...
How to cover a button in fabric
In this short and handy video, Antonia from Voodoo Molly Vintage shows you how to cover a button in fabric. She demonstrates using a proper self-covering button, but this technique...
🎥 How to create woodgrain effect on leather
Discover how to craft a natural wood grain texture on leather with Fenice® Diamond Waterstain. Watch as Ivan showcases the dry brushing technique for a seamless, lifelike finish. Ideal for...
🎥 How to create woodgrain effect on leather
Discover how to craft a natural wood grain texture on leather with Fenice® Diamond Waterstain. Watch as Ivan showcases the dry brushing technique for a seamless, lifelike finish. Ideal for...
Upholstery Tip #24: Protect your foam
One simple but often overlooked trick to prolonge the life of your seat foam when reupholsterying is adding a layer of fabric, calico or hessian over the seating webbing before...
Upholstery Tip #24: Protect your foam
One simple but often overlooked trick to prolonge the life of your seat foam when reupholsterying is adding a layer of fabric, calico or hessian over the seating webbing before...
A Guide to Cleaning & Restoring Leather
In this general guide, we'll explore a step-by-step instructions on how to restore the leather on your handbag, bringing back its luster and extending its lifespan.
A Guide to Cleaning & Restoring Leather
In this general guide, we'll explore a step-by-step instructions on how to restore the leather on your handbag, bringing back its luster and extending its lifespan.
🎥 How to tie on an upholstery button
In this quick how-to video, Antonia from Mollies Make & Create demonstrates the upholsterer’s slipknot—a clever knot that tightens as you slip it! This technique is perfect for tying on...
🎥 How to tie on an upholstery button
In this quick how-to video, Antonia from Mollies Make & Create demonstrates the upholsterer’s slipknot—a clever knot that tightens as you slip it! This technique is perfect for tying on...
🎥 How to carve a design in leather
Try using an Craftplus embossed tracing pattern for accurate linework on your leather projects. With the proper tools, you can craft beautiful leather carvings with intricate details and depth. Watch...
🎥 How to carve a design in leather
Try using an Craftplus embossed tracing pattern for accurate linework on your leather projects. With the proper tools, you can craft beautiful leather carvings with intricate details and depth. Watch...
Upholstery Tip #23: Stagger Your Tacks
A great upholstery tip comes when attaching tacks to your jute webbing. By following these steps, your upholstery work will look professional and stand the test of time. Strong tacks,...
Upholstery Tip #23: Stagger Your Tacks
A great upholstery tip comes when attaching tacks to your jute webbing. By following these steps, your upholstery work will look professional and stand the test of time. Strong tacks,...
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Upholstery Tip #24: Protect your foam
One simple but often overlooked trick to prolonging the life your seating foam is adding a layer of fabric, calico or hessian over the seating webbing before placing the foam.
Upholstery Tip #24: Protect your foam
One simple but often overlooked trick to prolonging the life your seating foam is adding a layer of fabric, calico or hessian over the seating webbing before placing the foam.
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Upholstery Tip #23: Stagger Your Tacks
A great upholstery tip comes when attaching tacks to your jute webbing. By following these steps, your upholstery work will look professional and stand the test of time. Strong tacks,...
Upholstery Tip #23: Stagger Your Tacks
A great upholstery tip comes when attaching tacks to your jute webbing. By following these steps, your upholstery work will look professional and stand the test of time. Strong tacks,...
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Upholstery Tip #22: Fold the Ends of Your Webbing
Learn about a tiny but very important detail when it comes to folding ends of your webbing — which will immensely improve the standard of your upholstery job. Follow these...
Upholstery Tip #22: Fold the Ends of Your Webbing
Learn about a tiny but very important detail when it comes to folding ends of your webbing — which will immensely improve the standard of your upholstery job. Follow these...
