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queenmushroom |
Posted - Sep 02 2013 : 2:25:56 PM Does anyone here do leather working? I'm toying with the idea of starting out with leather belts. But let's face it...I don't know much. I know I need awls, punches, stamps, dyes and various cleaners and the like to get started. But I guess I need some beginner information before I invest in it. Any thoughts or advice?
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naturemaiden |
Posted - Apr 15 2014 : 03:18:03 AM Lorena I love the idea!
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KD Earthwork |
Posted - Jan 01 2014 : 10:23:10 PM I think braiding leather , like an edge on a belt or purse, or reins for a horse would be a great thing . I bought a good book on it and I think I could learn from it. Apprenticing with someone or a leather workshop would be worth it. I worked for a year making custom sandals, it was fun.
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queenmushroom |
Posted - Sep 02 2013 : 6:06:50 PM Thanks. Will do when I get some extra money.
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windypines |
Posted - Sep 02 2013 : 4:28:52 PM I have done a little bit of leather working. It is fun. Maybe get a starter kit. That is what I did for my boys. You can do a lot with that, without spending a lot of money. Tandy leather has a good website. They also have free videos you can watch to learn different things. I just watched one on stamping belts. Very informative. Sign up for emails, they have sales often. Michele |