In this week’s The Leather Element video, we’ll be showing you how to make a trunk style leather handle. This is also known as a purse or bag handle and it adds a very professional look to your bag of choice! The leather is shaped and hand sewn around a piece of cord.
The Leather Element: Wet Molding Leather
In this week’s episode of “The Leather Element”, Chuck answers some of your questions about wet molding leather. We will show you the process of soaking the leather and forming it using a wood mold and your hands as well as a wooden frame mold.
The Leather Element: Father’s Day Leather Belt Tutorial
Just in time for Father’s Day, Chuck goes over the basics of making a leather belt using a belt blank. We’ll show you how to attach the buckle and measure and punch the size holes. We used a 3/16″ punch for the size holes on the belt, this size should accommodate the majority of buckle tongues.
The Leather Element: An Alternative to Resist
The Leather Element: Power Edge Slicker
In this week’s “The Leather Element”, Chuck shows how the Master Tools Power Edge Slicker can help with consistency and time savings in your leathercrafting. This machine features a cocobolo wood roller and a sanding sleeve and handcrafted right here in Ohio!