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🎥 How to use an Australian Strander Tool
Looking to transform your kangaroo leather into laces? The Australian Strander is an affordable and practical tool is ideal for cutting strips up to 13mm wide, making it perfect for...
🎥 How to use an Australian Strander Tool
Looking to transform your kangaroo leather into laces? The Australian Strander is an affordable and practical tool is ideal for cutting strips up to 13mm wide, making it perfect for...
🎥 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")...
Upholstery Tip #13: There's more to safety
Tip #13 acts as a guiding light, emphasising the importance of safety in the workshop when stripping furniture down.
Upholstery Tip #13: There's more to safety
Tip #13 acts as a guiding light, emphasising the importance of safety in the workshop when stripping furniture down.
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.
The Evolution of Upholstered Furniture Stuffing
The history of traditional stuffing is a long and varied one. From humble straw to luxurious feathers to synthetic materials, stuffings have evolved over the centuries.
The Evolution of Upholstered Furniture Stuffing
The history of traditional stuffing is a long and varied one. From humble straw to luxurious feathers to synthetic materials, stuffings have evolved over the centuries.
🎥 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...
Upholstery Tip #12 Labelling
Upholstery Tip #12 in our montly series is about the importance of labelling the old fabric panels, understanding fabric direction, and appreciating the significance of nap.
Upholstery Tip #12 Labelling
Upholstery Tip #12 in our montly series is about the importance of labelling the old fabric panels, understanding fabric direction, and appreciating the significance of nap.
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...
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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.
