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Understanding Latigo Leather
Latigo leather is a type of leather that undergoes a unique tanning process known as combination tanning. This process blends both vegetable tanning and chrome tanning.
Understanding Latigo Leather
Latigo leather is a type of leather that undergoes a unique tanning process known as combination tanning. This process blends both vegetable tanning and chrome tanning.
Leather Hide Cuts Explained
Discover the intricacies of leather hide cuts in our latest blog post, "Leather Hide Cuts Explained," featuring detailed images and descriptions of common cuts like belly, side, and culatta. Enhance...
Leather Hide Cuts Explained
Discover the intricacies of leather hide cuts in our latest blog post, "Leather Hide Cuts Explained," featuring detailed images and descriptions of common cuts like belly, side, and culatta. Enhance...
🎥 How to fit a 3-piece buckle set
A 3-piece buckle set—consisting of a buckle, keeper, and tip—adds a polished and professional touch to belts and straps. Whether you're crafting a Western-style belt or a decorative leather accessory,...
🎥 How to fit a 3-piece buckle set
A 3-piece buckle set—consisting of a buckle, keeper, and tip—adds a polished and professional touch to belts and straps. Whether you're crafting a Western-style belt or a decorative leather accessory,...
Leather Grading: Why 1st Grade Quality Can Vary
Leather grading isn’t as straightforward as it seems. Since tanneries allocate grades based on what’s available within a batch, the quality of 1st-grade leather can vary significantly.
Leather Grading: Why 1st Grade Quality Can Vary
Leather grading isn’t as straightforward as it seems. Since tanneries allocate grades based on what’s available within a batch, the quality of 1st-grade leather can vary significantly.
Creating a Raised Design with Leather Inserts
Creating a 3D raised leather design using split leather inserts is a relatively simple yet effective technique for beginners. With practice and patience, you'll be able to create stunning and...
Creating a Raised Design with Leather Inserts
Creating a 3D raised leather design using split leather inserts is a relatively simple yet effective technique for beginners. With practice and patience, you'll be able to create stunning and...
🎥 How to install leathercraft Spots
Decorative spots are a great way to add style and character to your leather projects. Whether you're creating Western-style belts, custom bags, or unique accessories, these small metal embellishments can...
🎥 How to install leathercraft Spots
Decorative spots are a great way to add style and character to your leather projects. Whether you're creating Western-style belts, custom bags, or unique accessories, these small metal embellishments can...
🎥 FAQ: How to use a strap cutter or draw gauge
Cutting clean, even straps is key in leathercraft. Watch this video to learn how to use a draw gauge for precise leather strips, similar to using a strap cutter.
🎥 FAQ: How to use a strap cutter or draw gauge
Cutting clean, even straps is key in leathercraft. Watch this video to learn how to use a draw gauge for precise leather strips, similar to using a strap cutter.
🎥 How to set Tubular Rivets
Tubular rivets are a quick and reliable way to secure leather, perfect for bags, belts, and straps. Their hollow center makes setting easy and creates a strong, clean finish.
🎥 How to set Tubular Rivets
Tubular rivets are a quick and reliable way to secure leather, perfect for bags, belts, and straps. Their hollow center makes setting easy and creates a strong, clean finish.
🎥 How to use MakerAid Embossed Templates
MakerAid® Easy Trace Reusable Pattern help with the efficient transfer of patterns to leather. The embossed designs create crisp imprints on wet leather, and each template features an instructive diagram...
🎥 How to use MakerAid Embossed Templates
MakerAid® Easy Trace Reusable Pattern help with the efficient transfer of patterns to leather. The embossed designs create crisp imprints on wet leather, and each template features an instructive diagram...
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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.
