Post Your Leather Creations.

[bummer]

I worked with a lot of shoe and boot making before diving fully into leather accessories. Sole stitching or welting is a pain in the ass... A lot of guys use a drill press for thick leather and drill 1/16-1/8th holes. I've tried it but, theres no pretty way of saying this, the smaller the hole, the better.

 

Custom six sleeve for a customer.

 

[howler]

@bummer - Love that cardholder. What kind of leather is that??

[mrh]

heres my first attempt at working with leather, not the best thing ever but it was good to get familiar with actually working with the stuff and know what to improve on next time 

excuse the phone pics:

[bummer]

Thanks Howler. Its good ole W&C carving.

Thats an awesome start MRH, diggin' it. Though, it does kind of look like a face, haha. Scarecrow maybe?

More moto...

Edited May 31, 2013 by bummer

[Moonshine]

Hey Guys,

It’s been a while since I’ve posted so here are a few recent projects…

The watch straps were made for a fellow “big wrist-er†(8†plus) that needed more length than the standard Panerai deployants offered. These should be plenty long enough – 150 x 90! The brown one is Horween Buccaneer with golden tan stitching and the black one is horse hide with white stitching. They’re obviously a bit rougher looking than a machine made strap, but I think they turned out well! Hopefully Jerry will feel the same way!

The iPhone case is a blatant rip-off of Richard Epting’s case/knife combo with a poorman’s twist - I’m using a CRKT RSK Mk5 vs. a custom jobbie, but it gets the job done! I was just goofing with my choices of leather/hide and thread for the design, so I’m sure this won’t appeal to most. Thanks for looking!

Edited May 31, 2013 by Moonshine

[basset]

Made this recently.

 

 

 

[mrh]

^^damn i like that design a lot, looks great

[N-O-R-S-E]

What do you guys use for cutting the leather? I've been using a Stanley knife but I think it's time to upgrade. 

[howler]

What do you guys use for cutting the leather? I've been using a Stanley knife but I think it's time to upgrade. 

 

Usually depends on what Im cutting. For cutting out small pieces I use a #2 xacto. For long cuts on thinner leather I will either use a round knife or if Im super lazy just use the xacto again. Anything thick I take a heavy duty utility knife to it.

[Raining]

I want to make my own leather accessories. I stumbled upon this topic and I really like the stuff you guys have been doing. I really like corter's leather, does anyone know where I can buy the leather he uses?

 

Also, where can I learn more about leather craft like sewing and the tools I'll need?

[sean_afk]

What do you guys use for cutting the leather? I've been using a Stanley knife but I think it's time to upgrade. 

 

Full disclosure: we sell tools

 

Any quality knife you can resharpen will do.  Something with a tip for stopping on corners on straight cuts is helpful.

 

I used to use an xacto and a rotary cutter before switching to what I use now.

 

Having to resharpen your primary cutter can be a pain but it's good practice (and more forgiving) to sharpening paring and head knives.

 

If that's not your bag then xacto and rotary cutter with disposable blades are definitely the way to go.

[mrh]

spent an afternoon making this for my new phone vs buying a case

dope having people tell you they like it without knowing you actually made it 

[kidkorea]

My brother and I just released our new leather wallets and cardholders. Designs were all inspired by traditonal Korean doors and wooden window panels. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[kidkorea]

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capsule Collection Information Card
Hanji paper wrapping
Red candle wax seal

 

 

We have a video we shot that we're releasing tomorrow as well!

[basset]

travelling to the us in a week so made a couple of luggage tags.

 

 

[Deusis]

After having viewed all 130+ pages of the old thread and all 10 of this one, I decided to post some of my own creations. I started leatherworking about a month ago after having decided I had no cool or beneficial skills that involved my hands. 

 

The dark leather is Horween Chestnut Dublin and the other is just some standard 3/4 oz vegetable tanned leather.

 

 

Always looking for feedback on how to improve!

[xallanx]

I made this as a gift for a friend.  I'd love any supportive critique and suggestions so that I can improve.  Thanks!

 

Edited June 11, 2013 by xallanx

[howler]

Playing around with some lining and turned edges on my wallets. Was pretty easy skiving/turning using this chromexcel but going to try it with some natural veg tan next and expecting a battle.

 

[ivonck]

indonesia vegtan

 

 

 

Name : Feather Light Lanyard II
2mm Depth Hand Tooled and Antique hand dyed on 3mm Vegetable Tan leather.
Bronze Carabiner For connecting and Locking by Steel Button.
Design and Artist from GrenHouse 28

[corbu]

After following the last thread almost daily (RIP), I decided to finally give this a shot.  Took a while, but I'm pretty pleased with it.

 

Wickett & Craig English Bridle - Medium Brown

Veg Tan Calf on the inside

Solid Brass Hardware

 

Unfortunately, I've already got some water stains on the back side, but thats life I guess. Still need to make the strap as well.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited June 15, 2013 by corbu

[hollowsleather]

Nicely done!  Those stains on the back will just be part of the mosaic after a few years of beating.  

[corbu]

Thanks!

 

There's no way I could have done any part of that if I hadn't learned so much from everyone in the last thread.

[bummer]

Awesome bag man.

 

At some point, you'd expect the intimidation of hand stitching a belt to go away, but it always feels like you're looking down the wrong end of a barrel.

 

 

[spy]

Handsewn, nickel hardware. Black tumbled oil tan leather w/ wickett+craig harness for the straps.

[corbu]

very nice.

 

did you like working with the W&C harness leather?  i've consider buying it for a few bigger projects but dont know what it really looks/feels like

[spy]

very nice.

 

did you like working with the W&C harness leather?  i've consider buying it for a few bigger projects but dont know what it really looks/feels like

It's nice for bag straps and belts, but i wouldnt use it for a whole bag.. Bridle is probably better for that

[latterdue]

@spy: Meant to give you rep but pushed the wrong button. Sorry! The bag is awesome!

[rirakuma]

I'm still a noobie at leathercrafting but here's a wallet I recently made for a friend using 3oz veg kangaroo leather stitched with waxed braided poly thread.

 

 

 

 

Edited June 24, 2013 by rirakuma

[JoeySullivan]

Super nice design, material and craftmanship ! Congrats

[Friday]

Awesome stuff here lately. I made these drink sleeves not too long ago as a bit of a novelty. They're super fun to use.