Two years ago I was curious about how leather journals and wallets were made so I watched this video, went to a tool exchange and I got an awl, 5 prong punch,and two edge beveler’s. Somehow with those tools, a box cutter, needles and very thick thread and some leather from my old couch I made the worst looking pocket. After watching little king goods videos, buying templates, buying tools and going to workshops at Leffler Leather in Australia two years later, I am a 14 year old boy with a dream to start my own leather working shop and teach what I have learnt. And that dream was all thanks to you so little king good thank you for helping me throughout my journey.
I can’t thank you enough. I’ve just been gifted my great-great grandfather’s entire collection of leather tools and materials and I cannot let this tradition die. Nobody else knows how to use them and I want to honor his craft by learning for myself.
It started with one video, then I realized I had watched all of them, now I'm waiting on my tools to arrive. Seriously the most costly TH-cam video I have ever watched, but I could not be more excited to start down this new journey of leathercraft. Thanks for making things make sense, taking the time to film with beautiful professionalism, and inspiring people to try for themselves something you obviously love so much.
Wild. Also a former professional wedding filmmaker turned full time TH-camr who has dabbled in leather making. These videos make me want to go deep into leather making. Taking notes of everything you have in your shop and putting together a wish list to convince the wifey 😂😂😂
Hey can you do a video for beginners in sourcing leather and maybe discuss the types of leather you can use. What’s good/bad? Great channel. Thanks heaps.
If you want a good supply of inexpensive leather to practice and learn with, re-purpose old jackets and other leather clothing from thrift shops, and keep an eye out for abandoned leather furniture that you can harvest.
@@RocketDragons Where I am currently (Germany) that kind of stuff still sells at such a mark-up that it's far far more expensive than just buying leather, like a leather jacket at a thriftstore might still be around $100.
@@RocketDragons Mark, thats a great idea but is the leather on furniture and/or jackets the same thickness? Ive never worn a leather jacket with leather as thick as people typically are using in all these wallet/bag videos I have been watching. I ask because yes, it would be a cheap source of leather but will practicing on thinner leather be any use?
I am here because PETER MCKINNON did his B roll and I practically ran here virtually.I never caught who was behind his minimalist wallet and what’s in his pocket video. Now I know! I dabbled in leathercraft and LOVE everything about it very satisfying. I wanted to make my own purses and book covers for a long time. I only do jewelry with it. But I could never get proper tools or machine to sew with it. YOUR STUDIO is a dream. I love the setup, your stations and how organized you are. Dream studio congrats!
Did I watch this video with the same concentration and intensity I give to studying for an important exam? Yes. Do I have plans to craft leather? No. Thank you YT recommendations. And thank you creator for this very informative video.
Just by watching your video l have to pause and write something to honor you. Usually people won't disclose their knowledge and share them to the other. You are such a great person that share everything you know about to everyone. Thanks and God bless you!
WOW! FINALLY the perfect video for starter tools ALL in one place! I’ve been making small leather craft projects for my personal use for nearly a year now yet had no idea what specific tools I needed to purchase for the different steps I wanted to apply to refine my pieces. Thank you so much for the video!
hello from Colorado. I took leather in high school and loved it, fast forward to now, I'm a retired Military man that loves to do things by hand. I came across your videos by accident and I can't tell you how much I appreciate them because I think it's a dying art. I recently bought some basic tools and a bagfull of leather, different shades, so I'm hoping to get started, slowly of course it's been like 30 years.
AHhh yeahh. Sweet sweet leather crafting. It's about time man. Needed this vid yesterday haha, purchased my first set of tools. Made a key chain, it looks terrible.
I made a quiver as the first thi g ever and I made it out of blue and pink suede. It's very floppy and I used it at an archery shoot. It's quite terrible. I think my uncle (the family leatherworker) got tired of looking at it because he gave me one of the old ones he had hahaha
Wow! Hypnotic hands! For anyone who can't help using sign language to accent their narrative, holding something in your hands will keep those hummingbirds reasonably subdued.😁😁😁
And what does he gain from this? If you want something, YOU, and only YOU should go get it. It is no one else’s job to do that for you. Sure it would be nice of home to take a very long time to plan and then put up a kit to then sell to you but even if charges double the original price, it is still a less and a waste of his precious time and therefore, a waste of money.
@@AlexanderMason1 that’s if you’re assuming that he only sells that kit to one person. Before trying to bash someone on a TH-cam comment section try to think outside the box.
I can definitely get down with a guy who starts a list of tools with a cup of coffee! I couldn't imagine starting with out it! Love this video and appreciate the attention to detail! Quality stuff! Definitely going to bookmark this!
I recently was introduced to LeatherCraft and I’m pretty addicted to everything I’m seeing. I’m a pastor in Buffalo, NY and am seriously thinking about starting this as something else I can do that I love, as well as use it for as additional income for my family!! This video was SO helpful and I’m addicted to your channel, lol! I think I’ve watched almost all your videos just this week!! Thanks for doing what you do!
@@isaymymind1727 I don't know what pastors you have met, but that's not the way of Jesus, lol! We have people that give to support the ministry and charity/community efforts of the church, but we do not teach that people are obligated to give. I actually tell our guests NOT to give, lol! Not every pastor is greedy for money or power-hungry. Some of us actually want to live like Jesus.
Absolutely love seeing how much your TH-cam and business exploded practically over night. Thanks for uploading this, I had been interested in leather crafting as a hobby for a while and you have inspired me to finally go through with it
Gosh....wouldn't it be nice to be taught by an old world craftsman.....that would be a dream come true! Thank you for all of your knowledge and craftsmanship in the art of leather!
I started making leather goods the last 3 weeks and its because of the video that Peter Mckinnon made of you over the summer. I love your stuff and you inspired me to start doing wallets for now and I want to eventually get into bags etc... Thanks!!! Toronto in the house!!
regarding your question at 14:40: you can buy empty markers exactly like this in most graffiti shops. the plastic they're made of is quite resistant to all kinds of chemicals because many graffiti artists like to make their own inks. buy empty ones, fill in the dye and there you go!
well, ok, just realized my answer was obsolete (see pinned comment above). Though maybe consider supporting your local graffiti shop instead of the big bad amazon ;)
Much appreciated for your efforts and generous mindset of sharing that kind of content. You and your outputs are my inspiration. Wish you have a better life with people and things that you love ❤️
Water based glue not toxic, but have had bad luck at times with failure when used for outdoor leather stuff or high stress joins....Still use for indoor projects that don't need a super strong hold and nice not to worry about toxicity indoors....Have used Barge Cement since 1969....(made 60 prs of sandals the summer of '71....soles never parted)....Was a self taught hippy-dippy-leatherman for two years to stretch my VA while in college for AS degree in Marine Tech (ie., commercial diver)..Yes, Barge is toxic, so needs goooood air circulation....Once dry, I've never noticed the glue smell..... Excellent info!....Thanks! Am an old dog still searching for new tricks & adding to my tool collection.....Leather work is very rewarding, calming & just great funnnn.....(subscribed)
You Sir, are a star! I love leather goods, actually, I think I'm romantically attached to craftsmanship across the board. I work in the glass industry engineering and managing high rise facades but started in Stained Glass back in a cathedral in southern England. I'll return to it shortly as I miss the simplicity of making something stunningly beautiful. Great work! When your site is active, I'll be dropping an order for sure. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, I just visited my first Tandy leather store, and wound up spending about 40$ and got some beginner things..fell in love and have spent about 450 the next day..I have made so much stuff in the past two weeks my hands are aching from stitching lol..thanks again..
keeping a wet brush in the fridge also massively improves storage time, or at least it does with a paint brush (decorating). i just wrap it in tin foil and try my best to get it air tight. works a charm and emulsion can last weeks.
The difference between a punch and a pricking iron is that the punch is used to punch holes right through the leather, while the pricking irons are used to make marks and then you'd use a flat diamond awl to put the actual hole in for each stitch.
No, you can punch right through with the pricking irons. The difference is that the punch makes holes and removes material while the pricking irons cut through and pushes the leather to the side. So you dont need an awl to make the holes. You can hammer right through with the pricking irons.
Thank you for the fascinating vid! 0:14 => Fingers tapping to Cage the Elephant sounding music...yeah baby! 7:15 to 8:45 => If you held those more still, we could see 'em better 10:06 => "You can see that they're different in their size."
Awesome....! Thanks so much! I’m probably the only viewer that has worked in leather worker that has made in excess of 20,000 briefcases, attachés, etc. However, MOST of what I’ve done has been machine stitched. We don’t really have the space for large equipment at home. So, I’m learning how to live without clickers.... so, thanks 🙏 G
Hey man, to answer your question where to get the marker. I can maybe recommend using something what street artists are using. Try to google something like Montana Acrylic Marker Empty... You can use any colour you want a even any material you want. I will not put the exact link. But there are whole bunch of them on the internet.
Just got my custom dog collar that holds a gps and has quick release + buckle back from the local cobbler. The craftsmanship was atrocious - stitching looked like a toddler did it, glue stuck like snot all over, every edge was ugly rough barely straight, collar was an inch too short as he measured it with the quick release open. I was so disappointed since the gorgeous leather was wasted. I couldn’t even bring it somewhere else for clean up since it was too short. Instead, I bought some cheap faux leather for practice and a couple tools out of the craft store, bought a children’s belt out of Target, and made a collar myself. Took maybe an hour but was an absolute BLAST. Long story short, thank you for making this video! I had no idea what intro tools I might need and this was super helpful! New hobby here I come!
Thank you so much for sparking my interests in a new hobby! Mind if I ask what thickness do you recommend for the wallets and where do you get your (brand) sheets of leather from? Cheers!
This was really a nice video and thanks for taking the time to make it. I appreciate the quicker pace and the assumption I know what a knife and ruler are. I've watched so many go into gory and went too slow simply to cover the basics.
You're my leatherworking inspiration. I hope to one day reach your level of craftmanship. But what I would really like to know is how do you store and organize your tools? I find myself just throwing things in boxes/drawers, so it's very messy. I would love to see if you have an organization system!
his is something I shared with Geordie of Geordie Leather here on TH-cam, 6 days ago and it's to show my appreciation of all of you mentioned in my comment. I want to thank you for sharing your videos. Hi, I want to apologize in advance for what may be a lengthy comment, but it's to express why you've become essential. I've been machining for over 28 yrs and have my own home machine shop. From time to time I get commissioned projects, though I'm not financially reliant on commissioned pieces, it does help if and when I'm in a pinch. Since the covid-19 hit, all of my commissions have quickly dried up, understandably so, but I had nothing to do. My wife being an essential employee for Department of corrections administrations, in my state, she's the only one of both of us working. One can only do so much home projects from the "Honey do" list. In looking up how tooth picks are made, here on TH-cam, (don't laugh, I had nothing to do), I some how ran into leather crafts videos. I binge watched: Low Tide leather, Little King Goods then DieselPunk.ro, which Tony, from the latter channel, had free patterns for leather stitching, I had scrap leather and made a few of his face masks and a few miniature plague doctor's key FOB's to share with my family, Getting my beak wet in the most basic of leather crafts via stitching, first. Then I saw video's on holsters for Leatherman Multi-tools and thought I'd tried my hand at that.Something went amok. Everything went horribly wrong. I'll admit, I didn't have the correct leather tools, so I did what Little King Goods channel suggested, by a cheap leather crafters tool set, from amazon. Soon as it came in. Guys. it still went horribly wrong. AGAIN! then i ran into your channel and followed all of your videos, specially burnishing leather. That's where It went all wrong, for me. When i tell you my edges looked like a persian kitten got into a fight with a steel wool pad, and the steel wool pad was winning, I'm underselling it. I also found that I wanted to improve on the tools that were in the kit I bought. I was thoroughly impressed with what was supplied, but most of the tools could've used some improvements. So I improved on them. I will share videos with all of you, of my tool builds for the leather crafts, along with leather projects I've made, just as soon as I learn to edit videos. Ya' know Guys, I still don't know how toothpicks are made. Again, I apologize for the lengthy comment. Stay safe, friends. And Thank you for the [educationa]l videos you share, you do us amateurs a great service, believe me.
I just bought your wallet template, a bunch of tools and 2 pieces of leather. Thanks for your videos and especially this one, it pushed me and I'm going to try this. Keep up your good work, and thanks for all your videos! ❤
Great comments, wish I found this video months ago. I learned the hard way through buying crappy oil covered tools from China on Amazon. Only good thing I can say about that set was the thread is decent quality, along with the burnisher, not much else. I'm slowly buying high quality tools now as I learn this craft. I would recommend stainless steel rulers with cork backing, so much better than a plastic ruler, fyi.
Just found your channel, Im a graphic Designer but I really enjoy your process and appreciate the great work you do. Ps: your photography skills really show.
Man, how I like your videos! Highly appreciate the effort you put in them. And I like your personality - the way you explain and consider people on a budget. That is a very kind attitude🥳
I just purchased the Barry King Maul and I used your link. It was the cheapest I've seen it and free shipping. Plus, it was the first site that explained on the bottom what each weight maul is recommended for. I have been trying to figure out what weight would work best for me. Great deal and info. Thanks for sharing your always amazing tutorials and links. I look forward to trying out the mallet. A newbie to leatherwork, Cat
I've always been very mechanically inclined and have been thinking a while about getting into leather crafting. This was a great video to get started and, fortunately, I already have a good portion of those tools. Now I need to start picking up those specific to leather and start looking up all the leather types, finishes, threads, etc. Thank you!
Same here! Wish you much fun through this journey. Also been a much mechanically inclined and diy guy. I'm in that same exact process after a good year of search and hesitation. Now, all those lockdowns finally got me decided. I guess you already came a long way by looking at the date of your comment. How did it all turn out ? I wish you the best to happen over there. Be strong, hold on, be safe and happy. Send you my best vibes and greetings from Belgium! ☺
As a general help towards people looking for that type of marker, a good place to look is art stores. The marker format is not exactly common but if you really want something, there are brushes that work on the same principle, having a refillable tank that you could use for this application
When I started with leather work I used a number drill bit set for making my holes. The top of a utility razor blade the adjustment slots for my hole spacing with a mechanic pic to mark my holes and stitch lines also my cut lines as well. I used razor blades to shape my edges and 800 grit sand paper to finish my edges.also I didn't have any needles so I used fine wire to thread the wax cordage. Did it look the best?...absolutely not but j used what I had to figure out if I wanted to further my leather working skills. Things are alot easier with the proper tools lol🤣🤣 awsome video thank's!!
Thanks for making the vid! Totally helps knowing wtf some tools do(just bout some tools last night so im trying to learn a bit more about them). Look forward to seeing more and learning more from ya!
I know you made this in August and I just watched the video for the 1st time, but man did you do a great job introducing me to leather working tools! I've been Involved with leathercraft for about a year now, and have spent a bunch of money on junky tools that I thought were decent. I became very discouraged and frankly stopped, but never wanting to give up. I think I'm going to trie it again. Thanks man.
The acrylic paint marker is sold at Michaels. I work for them. They should be where the drawing stuff is. We have them near our markers. There is a marker tube sold empty so you can fill it with dye or whatever else. I don't think they are that expensive. Be sure to sign up at the store for coupons.
Thank you. Its always great to see what tools a great craftsman uses in his trade. I made a cover for a sketch pad for a friend of mine using tools that I had, but now knowing what I really need I will be able to produce a better item next time.
The coffee will taste a lot better if you press down real hard when using the stamper. Give a little twist. Nice and compact coffee will give a much more rich flavour from the bean.
That was wonderful, just wonderful. Someone else here mentioned not being able to see the shapes of the various hole punchers, and yeah, that was a little frustrating. (You waved them around.) But your generosity in actually explaining each item and telling us what YOU use was without par. Thank you so much. I was hit by a car 9 years ago and am paralyzed. The good news is that my head, hands, and arms work just fine. I did the Tandy courses about 15 years ago, but ...eh... it wasn't enough.
as soon as i reached 50 seconds in the vid i liked it a man who knows the value of coffee is definitely a man who knows how to start his day yes sir got my mug and ready to go
Thanks for this! You've inspired me to try out some leather crafting. Good with my hands, and love to make things from nothing. This will make it more of a reality.
The pricking iron is designed to just make marks on the leather, then you use a stitching awl to make the holes. but it works, That is all that matters. Good video bud.
I’m only on my second craft and I’ve already made a low hanging holster unfortunately I’m still very new and you can see some design flaws but for my second build I’m very excited in learning more!!
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Two years ago I was curious about how leather journals and wallets were made so I watched this video, went to a tool exchange and I got an awl, 5 prong punch,and two edge beveler’s. Somehow with those tools, a box cutter, needles and very thick thread and some leather from my old couch I made the worst looking pocket. After watching little king goods videos, buying templates, buying tools and going to workshops at Leffler Leather in Australia two years later, I am a 14 year old boy with a dream to start my own leather working shop and teach what I have learnt. And that dream was all thanks to you so little king good thank you for helping me throughout my journey.
Such an inspiring story Jack! Wish you all the best with your leather journey 🤙🏼
it's 3 am and i want to learn leathercraft
Literally saw this at 3:01 am, glad I'm not the only one lol
Oh my, me to🤗
5:13...but this isn‘t a competition
Hahaha ! same here ! I realize it's 6:00 now and I'm still there with AZERTY written in reverse on my forehead lol...
Usually, creative juices kick in after the whole world around you go to sleep.
I can’t thank you enough. I’ve just been gifted my great-great grandfather’s entire collection of leather tools and materials and I cannot let this tradition die. Nobody else knows how to use them and I want to honor his craft by learning for myself.
It started with one video, then I realized I had watched all of them, now I'm waiting on my tools to arrive. Seriously the most costly TH-cam video I have ever watched, but I could not be more excited to start down this new journey of leathercraft. Thanks for making things make sense, taking the time to film with beautiful professionalism, and inspiring people to try for themselves something you obviously love so much.
how has your skill been coming along?
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We need to know
gotta update the people my man
Such unselfish dude! My hat off to you! This world still got generous people...and you are amongst them for sure! 🙏🙏🙏
0:00:18 - Introduction to Leathercraft
0:01:07 - Starting with a Camera Strap
0:01:44 - Guiding Beginners in Purchasing Tools
0:02:16 - Using Templates
0:02:48 - Necessary Tools
0:05:13 - Gluing Pieces Together
0:05:50 - Types of Glue and Wing Dividers
0:06:44 - Pricking Irons and Stitching Punches
0:09:04 - Thread and Needles
0:09:22 - Stitching Pony
0:10:49 - Stitching Pony
0:11:10 - Sanding and Beveling Edges
0:12:06 - Finishing Edges
0:13:08 - Slickers and Thread Burnishers
0:15:23 - Edge Rougher and Scratch Awl
0:16:19 - Leather Crafting Tools
0:17:11 - Recommended Tools
0:17:45 - Support and Giveaways
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I have to study for my finals but i guess I’m dropping out to start leathercraftig
Lmao me rn
Wild. Also a former professional wedding filmmaker turned full time TH-camr who has dabbled in leather making. These videos make me want to go deep into leather making. Taking notes of everything you have in your shop and putting together a wish list to
convince the wifey 😂😂😂
Hey can you do a video for beginners in sourcing leather and maybe discuss the types of leather you can use. What’s good/bad?
Great channel. Thanks heaps.
If you want a good supply of inexpensive leather to practice and learn with, re-purpose old jackets and other leather clothing from thrift shops, and keep an eye out for abandoned leather furniture that you can harvest.
@@RocketDragons Where I am currently (Germany) that kind of stuff still sells at such a mark-up that it's far far more expensive than just buying leather, like a leather jacket at a thriftstore might still be around $100.
Source it straight from old farmers for the cheapest option.
Mark Langridge that’s a good idea for me! Thanks
@@RocketDragons Mark, thats a great idea but is the leather on furniture and/or jackets the same thickness? Ive never worn a leather jacket with leather as thick as people typically are using in all these wallet/bag videos I have been watching. I ask because yes, it would be a cheap source of leather but will practicing on thinner leather be any use?
I am here because PETER MCKINNON did his B roll and I practically ran here virtually.I never caught who was behind his minimalist wallet and what’s in his pocket video. Now I know! I dabbled in leathercraft and LOVE everything about it very satisfying. I wanted to make my own purses and book covers for a long time. I only do jewelry with it. But I could never get proper tools or machine to sew with it. YOUR STUDIO is a dream. I love the setup, your stations and how organized you are. Dream studio congrats!
Did I watch this video with the same concentration and intensity I give to studying for an important exam?
Yes.
Do I have plans to craft leather?
No.
Thank you YT recommendations. And thank you creator for this very informative video.
Just by watching your video l have to pause and write something to honor you. Usually people won't disclose their knowledge and share them to the other. You are such a great person that share everything you know about to everyone. Thanks and God bless you!
WOW! FINALLY the perfect video for starter tools ALL in one place! I’ve been making small leather craft projects for my personal use for nearly a year now yet had no idea what specific tools I needed to purchase for the different steps I wanted to apply to refine my pieces. Thank you so much for the video!
What about a bingo dabber as an edge marker?
someone should make a video like this in every field.
hello from Colorado. I took leather in high school and loved it, fast forward to now, I'm a retired Military man that loves to do things by hand. I came across your videos by accident and I can't tell you how much I appreciate them because I think it's a dying art. I recently bought some basic tools and a bagfull of leather, different shades, so I'm hoping to get started, slowly of course it's been like 30 years.
AHhh yeahh. Sweet sweet leather crafting. It's about time man. Needed this vid yesterday haha, purchased my first set of tools. Made a key chain, it looks terrible.
van Rensburg same, I made a key fob cover though lol
Cheers to you! Welcome to the craft!
mine looked like total sh!t also lol
I made a quiver as the first thi g ever and I made it out of blue and pink suede. It's very floppy and I used it at an archery shoot. It's quite terrible. I think my uncle (the family leatherworker) got tired of looking at it because he gave me one of the old ones he had hahaha
van Rensburg
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🤗👍🏾😂😅🧕🏾/🧓🏾, take it from this OLE Lady!
Wow! Hypnotic hands! For anyone who can't help using sign language to accent their narrative, holding something in your hands will keep those hummingbirds reasonably subdued.😁😁😁
Bro! you should put together a kit and sell it. Ive been really interested in learning leather works.
Fil W Media no you!
@@overtonesnteatime198 huh?
I agree.
And what does he gain from this? If you want something, YOU, and only YOU should go get it. It is no one else’s job to do that for you. Sure it would be nice of home to take a very long time to plan and then put up a kit to then sell to you but even if charges double the original price, it is still a less and a waste of his precious time and therefore, a waste of money.
@@AlexanderMason1 that’s if you’re assuming that he only sells that kit to one person. Before trying to bash someone on a TH-cam comment section try to think outside the box.
Wow this couldn’t have dropped at a better time in my life
Same, I just discovered this channel and it couldn’t come at a better time
I can definitely get down with a guy who starts a list of tools with a cup of coffee! I couldn't imagine starting with out it! Love this video and appreciate the attention to detail! Quality stuff! Definitely going to bookmark this!
I recently was introduced to LeatherCraft and I’m pretty addicted to everything I’m seeing. I’m a pastor in Buffalo, NY and am seriously thinking about starting this as something else I can do that I love, as well as use it for as additional income for my family!!
This video was SO helpful and I’m addicted to your channel, lol! I think I’ve watched almost all your videos just this week!! Thanks for doing what you do!
I thought Pastors empty wallets..they dont make them...lol
@@isaymymind1727 I don't know what pastors you have met, but that's not the way of Jesus, lol! We have people that give to support the ministry and charity/community efforts of the church, but we do not teach that people are obligated to give. I actually tell our guests NOT to give, lol! Not every pastor is greedy for money or power-hungry. Some of us actually want to live like Jesus.
@@ejmartone3961 I think if the world had preachers as you, it would be slightly better... Pray for humanity man
Absolutely love seeing how much your TH-cam and business exploded practically over night.
Thanks for uploading this, I had been interested in leather crafting as a hobby for a while and you have inspired me to finally go through with it
Gosh....wouldn't it be nice to be taught by an old world craftsman.....that would be a dream come true! Thank you for all of your knowledge and craftsmanship in the art of leather!
I started making leather goods the last 3 weeks and its because of the video that Peter Mckinnon made of you over the summer. I love your stuff and you inspired me to start doing wallets for now and I want to eventually get into bags etc... Thanks!!! Toronto in the house!!
01:00 - OMG, 1 minute already and the guy is still talking about coffee.
18:24 - Absolutely worthed it, thanks.
regarding your question at 14:40: you can buy empty markers exactly like this in most graffiti shops. the plastic they're made of is quite resistant to all kinds of chemicals because many graffiti artists like to make their own inks. buy empty ones, fill in the dye and there you go!
well, ok, just realized my answer was obsolete (see pinned comment above). Though maybe consider supporting your local graffiti shop instead of the big bad amazon ;)
I am not planing to make a job of this, more like a hobby. You have given a lot of GREAT information. I appreciate that. God bless!
Much appreciated for your efforts and generous mindset of sharing that kind of content. You and your outputs are my inspiration. Wish you have a better life with people and things that you love ❤️
I’ve been leather before was dirt. George worked my ass more than 4 times. Nothing but respect.. Same to you. Thanks for your passion.
I have a machine as well but love handstitching on occasion. It’s very relaxing to be honest. Almost meditative.
Water based glue not toxic, but have had bad luck at times with failure when used for outdoor leather stuff or high stress joins....Still use for indoor projects that don't need a super strong hold and nice not to worry about toxicity indoors....Have used Barge Cement since 1969....(made 60 prs of sandals the summer of '71....soles never parted)....Was a self taught hippy-dippy-leatherman for two years to stretch my VA while in college for AS degree in Marine Tech (ie., commercial diver)..Yes, Barge is toxic, so needs goooood air circulation....Once dry, I've never noticed the glue smell.....
Excellent info!....Thanks! Am an old dog still searching for new tricks & adding to my tool collection.....Leather work is very rewarding, calming & just great funnnn.....(subscribed)
You Sir, are a star! I love leather goods, actually, I think I'm romantically attached to craftsmanship across the board. I work in the glass industry engineering and managing high rise facades but started in Stained Glass back in a cathedral in southern England. I'll return to it shortly as I miss the simplicity of making something stunningly beautiful. Great work! When your site is active, I'll be dropping an order for sure. Thanks for sharing.
This video is perfectly timed because I've just started exploring the tools required for leathercrafting. Thanks!
Thank you, I just visited my first Tandy leather store, and wound up spending about 40$ and got some beginner things..fell in love and have spent about 450 the next day..I have made so much stuff in the past two weeks my hands are aching from stitching lol..thanks again..
I’ve just started to work with leather and this video was priceless. Thank you
You can find the empty refillable paint marker at blick art the brand name is Molotow, the have it in different sizes. Great video 👍
keeping a wet brush in the fridge also massively improves storage time, or at least it does with a paint brush (decorating). i just wrap it in tin foil and try my best to get it air tight. works a charm and emulsion can last weeks.
The difference between a punch and a pricking iron is that the punch is used to punch holes right through the leather, while the pricking irons are used to make marks and then you'd use a flat diamond awl to put the actual hole in for each stitch.
No, you can punch right through with the pricking irons. The difference is that the punch makes holes and removes material while the pricking irons cut through and pushes the leather to the side. So you dont need an awl to make the holes. You can hammer right through with the pricking irons.
Thank you for the fascinating vid!
0:14 => Fingers tapping to Cage the Elephant sounding music...yeah baby!
7:15 to 8:45 => If you held those more still, we could see 'em better
10:06 => "You can see that they're different in their size."
Awesome....! Thanks so much! I’m probably the only viewer that has worked in leather worker that has made in excess of 20,000 briefcases, attachés, etc. However, MOST of what I’ve done has been machine stitched. We don’t really have the space for large equipment at home. So, I’m learning how to live without clickers.... so, thanks 🙏 G
those corner punches are absolutely worth it. One of the first things I bough and I've never regretted it
Somehow you knew I am wanting to dabble in leathercrafting and needed this in my life. Thank you! Great video
Hey man, to answer your question where to get the marker. I can maybe recommend using something what street artists are using. Try to google something like Montana Acrylic Marker Empty... You can use any colour you want a even any material you want. I will not put the exact link. But there are whole bunch of them on the internet.
For this edge dye marker you might check Molotow markers, they are good for acrylic paint. They are selling them also as a empty ones.
How do you refill them?
@@Retro-Future-Land twist open and refill
Just got my custom dog collar that holds a gps and has quick release + buckle back from the local cobbler. The craftsmanship was atrocious - stitching looked like a toddler did it, glue stuck like snot all over, every edge was ugly rough barely straight, collar was an inch too short as he measured it with the quick release open. I was so disappointed since the gorgeous leather was wasted. I couldn’t even bring it somewhere else for clean up since it was too short.
Instead, I bought some cheap faux leather for practice and a couple tools out of the craft store, bought a children’s belt out of Target, and made a collar myself. Took maybe an hour but was an absolute BLAST.
Long story short, thank you for making this video! I had no idea what intro tools I might need and this was super helpful! New hobby here I come!
You're seriously tempting me to try some leather making. Fab video. Thank you 👌🏻
Thank you brother..i was aggravated before i began watching this..thank you for your calm and cool delivery
Just got my keychain and Royal M1 wallet in the mail yesterday, and I absolutely LOVE them!
I love your video! Clear, quick, to the point and it smartly began with coffee!! Thank you!
Thank you so much for sparking my interests in a new hobby! Mind if I ask what thickness do you recommend for the wallets and where do you get your (brand) sheets of leather from? Cheers!
This was really a nice video and thanks for taking the time to make it. I appreciate the quicker pace and the assumption I know what a knife and ruler are. I've watched so many go into gory and went too slow simply to cover the basics.
You're my leatherworking inspiration. I hope to one day reach your level of craftmanship. But what I would really like to know is how do you store and organize your tools? I find myself just throwing things in boxes/drawers, so it's very messy. I would love to see if you have an organization system!
his is something I shared with Geordie of Geordie Leather here on TH-cam, 6 days ago and it's to show my appreciation of all of you mentioned in my comment. I want to thank you for sharing your videos.
Hi, I want to apologize in advance for what may be a lengthy comment, but it's to express why you've become essential. I've been machining for over 28 yrs and have my own home machine shop. From time to time I get commissioned projects, though I'm not financially reliant on commissioned pieces, it does help if and when I'm in a pinch. Since the covid-19 hit, all of my commissions have quickly dried up, understandably so, but I had nothing to do. My wife being an essential employee for Department of corrections administrations, in my state, she's the only one of both of us working. One can only do so much home projects from the "Honey do" list. In looking up how tooth picks are made, here on TH-cam, (don't laugh, I had nothing to do), I some how ran into leather crafts videos. I binge watched: Low Tide leather, Little King Goods then DieselPunk.ro, which Tony, from the latter channel, had free patterns for leather stitching, I had scrap leather and made a few of his face masks and a few miniature plague doctor's key FOB's to share with my family, Getting my beak wet in the most basic of leather crafts via stitching, first. Then I saw video's on holsters for Leatherman Multi-tools and thought I'd tried my hand at that.Something went amok. Everything went horribly wrong. I'll admit, I didn't have the correct leather tools, so I did what Little King Goods channel suggested, by a cheap leather crafters tool set, from amazon. Soon as it came in. Guys. it still went horribly wrong. AGAIN! then i ran into your channel and followed all of your videos, specially burnishing leather. That's where It went all wrong, for me. When i tell you my edges looked like a persian kitten got into a fight with a steel wool pad, and the steel wool pad was winning, I'm underselling it. I also found that I wanted to improve on the tools that were in the kit I bought. I was thoroughly impressed with what was supplied, but most of the tools could've used some improvements. So I improved on them. I will share videos with all of you, of my tool builds for the leather crafts, along with leather projects I've made, just as soon as I learn to edit videos. Ya' know Guys, I still don't know how toothpicks are made. Again, I apologize for the lengthy comment. Stay safe, friends. And Thank you for the [educationa]l videos you share, you do us amateurs a great service, believe me.
I just bought your wallet template, a bunch of tools and 2 pieces of leather. Thanks for your videos and especially this one, it pushed me and I'm going to try this. Keep up your good work, and thanks for all your videos! ❤
Great comments, wish I found this video months ago. I learned the hard way through buying crappy oil covered tools from China on Amazon. Only good thing I can say about that set was the thread is decent quality, along with the burnisher, not much else. I'm slowly buying high quality tools now as I learn this craft. I would recommend stainless steel rulers with cork backing, so much better than a plastic ruler, fyi.
Just found your channel, Im a graphic Designer but I really enjoy your process and appreciate the great work you do.
Ps: your photography skills really show.
Man, how I like your videos! Highly appreciate the effort you put in them. And I like your personality - the way you explain and consider people on a budget. That is a very kind attitude🥳
If you're still looking for the marker, they usualy sell them in graffiti shops.
I just purchased the Barry King Maul and I used your link. It was the cheapest I've seen it and free shipping. Plus, it was the first site that explained on the bottom what each weight maul is recommended for. I have been trying to figure out what weight would work best for me. Great deal and info. Thanks for sharing your always amazing tutorials and links. I look forward to trying out the mallet. A newbie to leatherwork, Cat
Great info! Can you explain what kind of leather you buy and how/where you purchase it?
I know one place is OA Leather based in Canada but not sure the other places
@14:21 Those Refillable Markers are awesome! I got mine off Amazon, they tons of different types & sizes.
I've always been very mechanically inclined and have been thinking a while about getting into leather crafting. This was a great video to get started and, fortunately, I already have a good portion of those tools. Now I need to start picking up those specific to leather and start looking up all the leather types, finishes, threads, etc. Thank you!
Same here! Wish you much fun through this journey. Also been a much mechanically inclined and diy guy. I'm in that same exact process after a good year of search and hesitation. Now, all those lockdowns finally got me decided. I guess you already came a long way by looking at the date of your comment. How did it all turn out ? I wish you the best to happen over there. Be strong, hold on, be safe and happy. Send you my best vibes and greetings from Belgium! ☺
As a general help towards people looking for that type of marker, a good place to look is art stores. The marker format is not exactly common but if you really want something, there are brushes that work on the same principle, having a refillable tank that you could use for this application
Thank you Ryan!
When I started with leather work I used a number drill bit set for making my holes. The top of a utility razor blade the adjustment slots for my hole spacing with a mechanic pic to mark my holes and stitch lines also my cut lines as well. I used razor blades to shape my edges and 800 grit sand paper to finish my edges.also I didn't have any needles so I used fine wire to thread the wax cordage. Did it look the best?...absolutely not but j used what I had to figure out if I wanted to further my leather working skills. Things are alot easier with the proper tools lol🤣🤣 awsome video thank's!!
Thanks for making the vid! Totally helps knowing wtf some tools do(just bout some tools last night so im trying to learn a bit more about them). Look forward to seeing more and learning more from ya!
You had me at "Coffee"
Dope man, i was talking to my wife about picking up leather crafts for a hobby. But erie that youtube was listening and suggested this video
You had me at coffee 🤤
I know you made this in August and I just watched the video for the 1st time, but man did you do a great job introducing me to leather working tools! I've been Involved with leathercraft for about a year now, and have spent a bunch of money on junky tools that I thought were decent. I became very discouraged and frankly stopped, but never wanting to give up. I think I'm going to trie it again. Thanks man.
Funny how a person’s destiny can go from wedding photography to leather craftsman
I enjoy the step by step process you go through. It's therapeutic to watching your videos. Trust me!
Nah i would rather have a good ole cuppa tea 🏴🇬🇧
yes mate, im with you
The acrylic paint marker is sold at Michaels. I work for them. They should be where the drawing stuff is. We have them near our markers. There is a marker tube sold empty so you can fill it with dye or whatever else. I don't think they are that expensive. Be sure to sign up at the store for coupons.
I'm old school. I call it Leatherworking still.
Thank you. Its always great to see what tools a great craftsman uses in his trade. I made a cover for a sketch pad for a friend of mine using tools that I had, but now knowing what I really need I will be able to produce a better item next time.
What type of edge dye or paint do you use? It looks so fast drying! Thank you!
初めまして 作品丁寧で 全部 カッコイイです。道具が 日本🇯🇵で 見たことある物が多かったので嬉しかったです。自分は独学で自分が使う財布とか作っています。近い将来は 革職人として日本でやっていきたいです。ミシンとかはまだ持っていません。勉強になりました。何となく 言葉分かりました。ありがとうございました😊
Yea bro i have been waiting for this kind of video .................... Great
The coffee will taste a lot better if you press down real hard when using the stamper. Give a little twist. Nice and compact coffee will give a much more rich flavour from the bean.
Смотрю твой канал ....спасибо!
That was wonderful, just wonderful. Someone else here mentioned not being able to see the shapes of the various hole punchers, and yeah, that was a little frustrating. (You waved them around.) But your generosity in actually explaining each item and telling us what YOU use was without par. Thank you so much. I was hit by a car 9 years ago and am paralyzed. The good news is that my head, hands, and arms work just fine. I did the Tandy courses about 15 years ago, but ...eh... it wasn't enough.
4:34 someone is from Ontario ;)
Love the video!
as soon as i reached 50 seconds in the vid i liked it a man who knows the value of coffee is definitely a man who knows how to start his day yes sir got my mug and ready to go
1st recommendation is a cup of joe.....
Sold!
my new fav YT channel... i'm so happy is stumbled in to this channel
0:01 for a split second I thought you were howtobasic
И каждый раз, заходя к Вам на канал, я зверски жалею, что не знаю языка. Вы великолепны!!!!!!!! 😁👍👍👍
Well, I was going to pursue a career of leathercrafting, but I don't much care for coffee. Looks like some dreams aren't meant to be.
I just want to say thank you so much for all of your knowledge that you share!!! Sooooo helpful!!! I am grateful!!!
Edge dye marker is just a graffiti mop
I've been a bigginer for a while and this video was VERY informative. Thank you👍
It's just a simple graffiti marker like MOLOTOW
I'm not even into leathercraft but your videos are so interesting that i watch them entirely!
can you tell me how much skin thickness is suitable for making a wallet?
Like 1.9mm to 2mm
Thanks for this! You've inspired me to try out some leather crafting. Good with my hands, and love to make things from nothing. This will make it more of a reality.
Teach me magic man.
The pricking iron is designed to just make marks on the leather, then you use a stitching awl to make the holes. but it works, That is all that matters. Good video bud.
What do you put in the edge dye marker??
Also, reallllyyy appreciate these videos !
Dye?! hello?
@@calebfitzsimmons6278 he means: what type of dye you jackass.
@@AlexanderMason1 Oh, my bad!
@@calebfitzsimmons6278 haha no worries! I could have replied without calling you a jackass, so for that I apologize. Cheer!
I’m only on my second craft and I’ve already made a low hanging holster unfortunately I’m still very new and you can see some design flaws but for my second build I’m very excited in learning more!!