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I Was Wrong About Sharpening! Here's 1 Odd Trick I've Been Hiding..
You may have seen these videos on YouTube. A craftsman takes their knife, places the blade at a shallow angle on the edge of the table,...
Leathercraft Masterclass
Mar 66 min read
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The Lost Art Of Turned Edges In Leatherwork
Turned edges, sometimes called folded edges or rembordé, is a term used to describe a leather edge that had been folded over itself,...
Leathercraft Masterclass
Feb 85 min read
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7 Leather Edge Paint Hacks That'll 7X Your Finishing Skills!
So, you want some performance enhancing tips that’ll juice your edge paint finishing skills into the major leagues? Look no further than...
Leathercraft Masterclass
Oct 28, 20247 min read
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Start Selling Your Leatherwork Today! 90% Are Making This 1 BIG Mistake
Us leather workers are sometimes a closed minded bunch. But before you scoff and close the tab, let me explain. We love what we do, and...
Leathercraft Masterclass
Aug 18, 20245 min read
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Your Ultimate Guide to Conditioning Leather: 16 Tips for Preserving Bags, Cases and Accessories
In the world of leathercraft, preserving the beauty of your leather goods is paramount, even after you've created your masterpiece....
Leathercraft Masterclass
Apr 16, 20245 min read
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We All Dye Eventually - Start Today!
Hand dying leather can sound like a lot of fuss, mess and ruined leather to some. But armed with the right information this needn’t be...
Leathercraft Masterclass
Mar 14, 20245 min read
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Think Outside The Box Calf. Are You Missing Out?
As a teacher for many years now, I am in the unique position where I can place a finger on the pulse of the leathercraft community to get...
Leathercraft Masterclass
Jan 23, 20244 min read
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What Thickness Of Leather Should You Use For A Wallet?
This is one of the most common questions I get asked through email, private messages and the live videos I do on YouTube and Instagram....
Leathercraft Masterclass
Nov 12, 20234 min read
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My Favourite Leather Skiving Knives & How They Can Improve Your Work
The thought of having to skive leather brings a mixture of feelings to various leather crafters. There are those who loathe the thought...
Leathercraft Masterclass
Oct 20, 20234 min read
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The Most Fascinating Leather Trick You’ll Probably Never Use
While I could entitle this blog post ‘Your Guide To Nipple Relocation’, I retired my inner child and settled on the above headline....
Leathercraft Masterclass
Sep 17, 20234 min read
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Make Your Own Rivet Setter. A Perlage Doming Tool For Under $10!
It's going to be no surprise when I say leatherwork is a multi skilled craft. From hand stitching, edge finishing, dyeing, tooling,...
Leathercraft Masterclass
Aug 18, 20235 min read
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How To Mix Leather Edge Paint For Color Matching (+3 PRO tips!)
Now, in previous blog posts, I’ve addressed how to combine colors correctly. Where I discuss leather and how to match the color of...
Leathercraft Masterclass
Jul 14, 20235 min read
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Leathercrafts Most Annoying Problem. Sorted, With 1 Simple Thread Hack
Have you ever tried using thick thread but noticed how it can be a pain the the butt to push through a standard sized needle? Using a...
Leathercraft Masterclass
May 19, 20233 min read
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How to Design Your Own Leather Bag: A Beginner's Guide
When I was in my teens, I was a gym instructor for a while. Just by the main doors of the gym where I worked, we used to have a sign that...
Leathercraft Masterclass
Apr 9, 20235 min read
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The Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Right Thread Size For Hand Stitching Leather
Right, you’ve probably got to grips with the basic saddle stitch, which was probably as confusing as learning to pat your head and rub...
Leathercraft Masterclass
Mar 11, 20234 min read
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Worst Leather Sales Story Ever. *cringe warning*.
I'm going to tell you a story about my first ever leather goods sale, and the valuable lessons I learnt from this absolute catastrophe....
Leathercraft Masterclass
Jan 20, 20235 min read
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Avoid Ugly Edges! 3 Leather Edge Tools You Need Right Now
Within many disciplines, crafts, hobbies and pastimes, there are always offshoots. Or to put it another way, a niche within a niche. But...
Leathercraft Masterclass
Dec 20, 20225 min read
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Workshop Setup. 7 Not-So-Obvious Tips And Hacks For Better Focus
Ah the leathercraft workshop, the centre of our universe.. It doesn’t matter if it’s a converted spare bedroom, the corner of your...
Leathercraft Masterclass
Nov 21, 20226 min read
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10 Signs You're A REAL Leathercrafter (#3 Is Painfully True!)
If you're new to leathercraft then you might not identify with all these signs yet, rather this list serves as a taste (warning?) of...
Leathercraft Masterclass
Oct 20, 20226 min read
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Bag Lining Basics. Are You Making These 4 Critical Mistakes?
Bag linings are a crucial part of any luxury bag. They play an important role in construction allowing the use of hidden reinforcements,...
Leathercraft Masterclass
Sep 17, 20226 min read
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