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Leather Grades Explained
Leather grading is about yield, not strength or tanning quality. Learn how tannery runs work and how to choose the right grade for your leathercraft projects.
Leather Grades Explained
Leather grading is about yield, not strength or tanning quality. Learn how tannery runs work and how to choose the right grade for your leathercraft projects.
Water Based vs. Alcohol Based Leather Dyes: Wha...
Not sure whether to use water based or alcohol based leather dye? Here’s a simple breakdown of the key differences and when to use each one.
Water Based vs. Alcohol Based Leather Dyes: Wha...
Not sure whether to use water based or alcohol based leather dye? Here’s a simple breakdown of the key differences and when to use each one.
Upholstery Tip #29: What is a tight seat?
A tight seat has no removable cushion. It’s shaped with springs or stuffings beneath a fabric top that’s fixed directly to the frame.
Upholstery Tip #29: What is a tight seat?
A tight seat has no removable cushion. It’s shaped with springs or stuffings beneath a fabric top that’s fixed directly to the frame.
Which leathercraft product to use for cleaning ...
Not sure which leathercare product to use? Here’s a simple breakdown of basic saddle soap, oils, waxes and balms.
Which leathercraft product to use for cleaning ...
Not sure which leathercare product to use? Here’s a simple breakdown of basic saddle soap, oils, waxes and balms.
Upholstery Tip #28: Loose Seat Springing
Loose seat chairs have a separate cushion over a sprung base. Here’s how to build a firm, level foundation to support it properly.
Upholstery Tip #28: Loose Seat Springing
Loose seat chairs have a separate cushion over a sprung base. Here’s how to build a firm, level foundation to support it properly.
Upholstery Tip #27: How to Position the Knot
There’s a simple trick to positioning furniture seating coil springs that can help your chair last longer and save someone from a painful surprise.
Upholstery Tip #27: How to Position the Knot
There’s a simple trick to positioning furniture seating coil springs that can help your chair last longer and save someone from a painful surprise.
Upholstery Tip #25: Springs Go Under
A strong seat starts from the ground up! This month’s upholstery tip covers the importance of tightly stretched jute webbing as a solid base for coil springs, ensuring long-lasting support...
Upholstery Tip #25: Springs Go Under
A strong seat starts from the ground up! This month’s upholstery tip covers the importance of tightly stretched jute webbing as a solid base for coil springs, ensuring long-lasting support...
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
Leather dye and leather stain each have their pros and cons. Let’s break down the differences to help you choose the best option for your leather project.
Pros & Cons: Leather Stain vs. Leather Dye
Leather dye and leather stain each have their pros and cons. Let’s break down the differences to help you choose the best option for your leather project.
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Upholstery Tip #29: What is a tight seat?
A tight seat has no removable cushion. It’s shaped with springs or stuffings beneath a fabric top that’s fixed directly to the frame.
Upholstery Tip #29: What is a tight seat?
A tight seat has no removable cushion. It’s shaped with springs or stuffings beneath a fabric top that’s fixed directly to the frame.
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Upholstery Tip #28: Loose Seat Springing
Loose seat chairs have a separate cushion over a sprung base. Here’s how to build a firm, level foundation to support it properly.
Upholstery Tip #28: Loose Seat Springing
Loose seat chairs have a separate cushion over a sprung base. Here’s how to build a firm, level foundation to support it properly.
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Upholstery Tip #27: How to Position the Knot
There’s a simple trick to positioning furniture seating coil springs that can help your chair last longer and save someone from a painful surprise.
Upholstery Tip #27: How to Position the Knot
There’s a simple trick to positioning furniture seating coil springs that can help your chair last longer and save someone from a painful surprise.
