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🎥 How to use a leathercraft strip ease tool
This palm size strap cutter from Craftplus® makes strips and straps from leather thick and thin. Designed for cutting firm leather, the Strip Ease can strips up to 5cm (2")...
🎥 How to use a leathercraft strip ease tool
This palm size strap cutter from Craftplus® makes strips and straps from leather thick and thin. Designed for cutting firm leather, the Strip Ease can strips up to 5cm (2")...
Beginner's Stamping for Leather Crafting
Learn how to metal stamp veg-tanned leather with this beginner-friendly guide. Discover tips on preparing your leather, using the tools, and finishing your design.
Beginner's Stamping for Leather Crafting
Learn how to metal stamp veg-tanned leather with this beginner-friendly guide. Discover tips on preparing your leather, using the tools, and finishing your design.
The beauty of Round Leather Knives
Whether you're making a wallet, a belt, or a fancy leather bag, a round leather knife will help you achieve smooth, precise cuts that give your projects that professional touch.
The beauty of Round Leather Knives
Whether you're making a wallet, a belt, or a fancy leather bag, a round leather knife will help you achieve smooth, precise cuts that give your projects that professional touch.
🎥 How to use a draw gauge strap cutter
The draw gauge is an essential tool that measures and marks heavyweight leather strips. With an adjustable metal beam and a heavy gauge blade that won't bend during cutting. Watch...
🎥 How to use a draw gauge strap cutter
The draw gauge is an essential tool that measures and marks heavyweight leather strips. With an adjustable metal beam and a heavy gauge blade that won't bend during cutting. Watch...
Simple Guide to Leather Rivets: How to Use and ...
Installing single cap rivets is a foundational skill that every leather crafter should master. With the right tools, a bit of practice, and attention to detail, you'll be creating strong...
Simple Guide to Leather Rivets: How to Use and ...
Installing single cap rivets is a foundational skill that every leather crafter should master. With the right tools, a bit of practice, and attention to detail, you'll be creating strong...
Different types of rivets for leathercraft
By understanding the differences between double cap rivets, single cap rivets, rivet & burrs, semi-tubular rivets, and rapid rivets, DIY enthusiasts can choose the most suitable option for their specific...
Different types of rivets for leathercraft
By understanding the differences between double cap rivets, single cap rivets, rivet & burrs, semi-tubular rivets, and rapid rivets, DIY enthusiasts can choose the most suitable option for their specific...
Cleaning Leather with Saddle Soap
If you want to give the leather some extra protection, you can use a leather conditioner after using saddle soap. Follow the instructions.
Cleaning Leather with Saddle Soap
If you want to give the leather some extra protection, you can use a leather conditioner after using saddle soap. Follow the instructions.
The Magic of Beeswax: Thread coating
Find out how beeswax makes the thread of your handsewn leather projects stronger and look more professional. Its a cheap and simple process to wax your own threads at home.
The Magic of Beeswax: Thread coating
Find out how beeswax makes the thread of your handsewn leather projects stronger and look more professional. Its a cheap and simple process to wax your own threads at home.
Choosing the Right Leather Weight
Confidently tailor your leathercraft project to the ideal weight by using this handy guide on what thickness (weight) of leather to use. Free down
Choosing the Right Leather Weight
Confidently tailor your leathercraft project to the ideal weight by using this handy guide on what thickness (weight) of leather to use. Free down
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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.