Making Leather Paperweights
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.ย. 2024
- I make paperweights out of leather and laughs! You can also use fabric or anything else if you don't choose to work with leather.
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Dream it. Make it.
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Basic Tools & Materials used:
Leather - Tandy Leather (There are various places to find leather but I've had good luck with this company)
www.TandyLeather.com
Filling - Amazon (I used sand for the leather paperweights but I used these weighted beads for the fabric ones)
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Rotary Cutting Tool - Amazon (or use any scissors or hobby knife)
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Parchment Paper - Amazon
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Thread - Black & Brown - Amazon (the type of thread needed will depend on the leather you use. Choose the color that works best for your situation)
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2 Sewing Needles - Amazon (depending on the thread you use you might need different needles)
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Leather Glue - Tandy Leather
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Seam Marking Tool - Tandy Leather
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Hole Punch - Tandy Leather
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Mallet - Home Depot
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Cutting Board - Tandy Leather
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Leather Paint - Dharma Trading Co (Jacquard Lumiere used for a metallic look; Jacquard Neopaque used for solid colors)
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Paintbrushes (use whatever you have to get the look you want)
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As with any project there are multiple techniques, materials and tools that can be applied. This video just shows what I did for these specific items. Enjoy!
You are an especially gifted human (probably at one time the most gifted dinosaur) and I honestly get giddy seeing that you have a new video out...although I'm sure I've missed something. I made a video about 5 weeks ago where I tried to emulate your funny text comments and made a follow up with my last video. With the first video I didn't realize I had been borrowing from your style (I made the video shortly after I watched a video you had made), the second...well, it was a follow up so I had to continue the charade.
I'm revealing this because I'm so unbelievably blown away by your creativity and don't mind admitting I've borrowed from you (honestly, not intentionally at first). You truly have a magnificent outlook and your creativity and humor makes the time pass by too quickly. Gah! I'm gushing here and don't mean to. Let me just say I love your work and that transmogrifyer thing was about the most creative thing I've seen on here in a long time. And now you'll have to excuse me while I show my family this awesome video. A+
I can't thank you enough! You've got me blushing massively over here!! I just watched both of the videos you referenced and you had a wonderful take on text comments and both are great videos!! I'm honored you feel I was an influence but you clearly did it in your own way.
Now for my embarrassing reveal (and I hope this doesn't ruin everything as I hoped some people would get the reference). I didn't invent the Transmogrifier concept (though I did tweak it and it wasn't used as intended). That was created by Calvin and Hobbes cartoonist Bill Watterson a number of years ago. I grew up reading the Calvin and Hobbes comic strip (about a boy and his stuffed tiger and their adventures together). Calvin's overactive imagination sparked a chord with my own and the fun times he had with a simple cardboard box...well, it seemed like a lot of fun and it kind of stuck with me. Apparently.
Your comment gets an A++. (gushing is always permitted and indeed encouraged ;) )
Excellent! I'm honored you went and watched them! And yes, come to think of it, I remember that transmogrifier addition he made in his comic, but somehow you made it your own in a fresh way.
I went back and looked at your videos and I'm shocked you've only made 8 videos yet have mastered the techniques that you have. Your video style is very organic and flows very well.
Anyway, thanks for the laughs and for what you did here. You have a lifelong sub here!
I've seen a few of yours I just hadn't made it to those 2 yet! (I'm rather behind on video watching these days)
I'll say that the years I've spent watching way too many hours of tv and movies and youtube videos is finally starting to pay off as I call it all "experience". 😉
Thank you so much! It means a lot.
Totally agree. When my wife asks me what I'm doing in the office in my garage, I tell her I'm making use of social media to grow my channel. She rolls her eyes and says, "Watching videos and scratching yourself while guzzling mountain dew and eating chips helps your channel grow?"
Yes, it does!! #wellthefirstpartanyway 😂
These turned out really nice!! I like how you told a story behind them
Thank you! I'm glad you liked the story aspect!
Very nice Sharon. Nicely made and cool tuto. And I need the same box. Without the dinosaur feature though
Thank you so much! I'm sure we can arrange a box for you with some different settings...
Hey if casualties happen in the name of paper wieghts than so be it! Cool video, say hi to the Dino's for me
Thanks! I'll let them know you say hi if I run into other dinos!
Fun video and cool project! I’ve never thought about leather for a material to be made into a paperweight.
Thank you, Bruce! It's handy because it's fairly sturdy but won't damage whatever surface it's on so you can slide it over paper (or whatever) and not worry about it.
This is simply awesome in every way. That is all.
Thank you so much, Andy! I appreciate it!!
I'll bet I'm not the only who will be digging out the Calvin and Hobbes books after seeing this. Wonderful video. I like the swirly ones but the kraken one is pretty cool too.
I hope at least a few people get the reference! Thank you!! I can't choose between them but the Kraken and swirly ones are definitely at the top!
Well, that was fun! Nice project and love the edit. Always look forward to seeing what happens next!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! It's great to hear!
I loved this video, The Idea, the story, the designs, and especially the comedy! #loveyabrother #Keepmakingthesevideos
I'm so glad you liked it!! Thank you so much, Kyle! #loveyaback #illkeepmakingthemaslongasican
That was fun. That must have taken forever to edit. Great job.
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Yes, it did take a little while to edit! Thank you!
Cool and creative video! An inspiring little journey involved in building those paper weights! :)
Thank you so much! The journey to making anything can be fun! ;)
I love this! :)
Especially how you managed to fly back into the Transmogrifyer-whatsit; I'm pretty sure I would have given up and lived the rest of my life as a dinosaur... I mean, why not? Tiny little dinosaur claws can punch holes in leather! (not sure about sewing though...)
I also have a crap-ton of leather and this has inspired me!
Thanks!
Thank you!!! It took a few attempts to fly back into the modded-Transmogrifier but I figured it was going to be difficult to do things like, open the door for instance (also sewing leather), so I decided I'd better change back.
I'm so glad to have inspired you!! I can't wait to see what you make!
Never thought I would be entertained by someone making tiny sand bags. Nice job.
Thank you! I'm glad you found it entertaining. How about a cardboard robot? ;)
Figments Made give me 6 min and 39 sec and I’ll let you know.
(starts timer) ;) ;)
Figments Made That was pretty damn cool. I have that box. Haven’t even opened it yet. I’m so ashamed. 😞
Thank you very much! I really do appreciate it! (Wait, that actually worked. Can I tempt you with some more videos or is that completely overdoing it? 😉😉)
No need to be ashamed! It's just waiting for the right moment. (I haven't done anything else with the box yet...😬)
That was a great project and a really fun video! Well done!
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
Great video! If you make them a little smaller they can double as hackey sacks! Cause you know, the world needs more hackey sacks...
Not a bad idea! (are there still hacky sacks?? *Googles*...apparently yes! Also called "footbags"??? That's a terrible name!)
@@FigmentsMade hahah! Footbags 😂😂
Awesome job, they all look fantastic! 😍👍👊
Thank you, Fred! I really appreciate it!!
Such a cool project and I love your video style!!!
Thank you so much! I greatly appreciate it!
Good grief, what in the heck were we doing on September 9th, where we missed this fantastic video??? We love the cardboard box, or should we say 'The Transmogrifier/Transportifier'. We'll have to make one for ourselves, but without the dinosaur option! Very funny video as always, you had us busting out laughing here. You have the best sense of humor!
Definitely don't buy any modification plans on the internet. Not a good idea! ;) Thank you so much, guys!! I really appreciate the kind words!!
Ha! I couldn't get mine open either. Great video. Nicely done. Having not used any of them, it's not fair to choose a favorite, but I like the Kraken one most-est-er.
Thank you!! I can't decide which is my favorite but I'm fond of the Kraken one too.
Amazing storytelling, as always. And I still stab myself when only using one hand, so I'd say you're doing pretty good 😅
Thank you, Ellen!! #iguessiwontfeelbadaboutthatthen
Awesome video! I love the stop motion/silent movie style, and your sense of humor. The project is cool too, i’m sure the weights will come in handy, especially the # one!! 🖤🖤™️
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! I think they will come in handy, especially the #! 😉
haha some funny bits in there that made me smile🙂
I'm glad to hear it! It means I've done my job!
@@FigmentsMade yes you have 😀😃😄😊
Best music, good job!
Thank you!! I do think I'm improving with the music so I'm so glad to hear that you like it!
@@FigmentsMade the music takes me back to my Nintendo 8 bit video game days.
Well that was weird. I love it. Everything about it. That is all. Be careful with transmog. Cheap transmog turned a friend into a pickle once. Was definitely a friend. Was totally not me. Now, that is all. Yes I'm sure. Yes I mean it. Stop asking. I said stop asking. Whatever, I have to go now anyway. My battery is already dyi
I'm happy you liked it! And I'm glad you, er, your friend isn't a pickle anymore. It can be such a big dill when that happens. #weirdrules #firstworldtransmogissues #justdontloseanyargumentswithyourself #youllneverheartheendofit
I love your video style, if I make another video I might steal it.
Thank you! Go for it! Just tag it "influenced by Figments Made" so I can call myself an "influencer"! 😉😂 #totallykidding
I'll totally do it. I already made a Diersta inspired rock tied to a stick.
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Hahaha 🤣 that was great, home sick and this put a big smile on my face. Thank you 😀
But I have a question, what did you need that glass bottle for? You obviously had perfectly good sand gathering tools and vessels on you feet 🤔
Ola Karlsson I'm so glad it put a smile on your face! 😊 And I didn't realize at the time just how good those other sand-carrying vessels were going to be...
Knocked another one into the park... or is it out of the park? Sports ball isn’t my thing... Anyway another great video and project. Simple, effective and practical. Bet they’d sell well a a craft fair.
Thank you so much, Adam!! #notacluesportsballisntmythingeither #imayhavetothinkaboutthecraftfairidea
Very helpful
I'm glad to hear it!
Awesome! You have What If?
Thanks!
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Gib Clark 😊🙏
Such a fun video! So next up is making the poster frame?? I still haven't framed mine, 'cause I'm lame like that :(
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I'm still deciding how I'm framing it, but that will be done! Eventually! 😬 #yourenotlameyourejustwaitingfortherightinspiration 😉
They're a groovy idea! I can see how the project weighed you down though. :D #sobaditsgood #andsobeginsthewaitingandteasingoncemore
Thanks! Hah! #yeahthatwasbadbutnotanyworsethanwhatiputinmyvideos 😋#actuallyyourcommentgottaggedforbadwords 😂 #maybeyoutubedoesntlikegroovythings #imtryingtogetfasterbutithasntworkedyet #soyeahprepareformorewaitingandteasing
Oh No! Have my... "bad words" caused bad things for your video?
Not at all! You just got put in the timeout corner until I could release you. 👍#ijusthadtopromisetowashyourmouthoutwithsoap
#imscaredtosayanythingnow #maybeitdoesntlikemyaussieaccent #frothgarblegarblegarblesqeakyclean
It did it again! #maybeyoutubedoesntknowwhattodowithhashtags #theydbettergetusedtoit #andnowyourenottheonlyone 😂 #atleastyouhavecompanyinthecorner 😂 #frothgarble... 😂😂
Great work all around! The Transmogri/portifier really should have a safety latch... And was it just blind luck that you didn't land on a alligator, or does the Trans-ifier have some AI?
Thank you! Who knows what that last internet plug-in did? It might have added some AI!
I hope you have a military grade fire wall if you connect that thing to the web - who knows what might pop out! Then again, I guess that's how Scully gets around... ☠️
I learned my lesson and I don't connect it to the web anymore! Though if it would help Skully visit...
That would be like keeping your door unlocked, in case Brett wants to come around. I feel like you need something to lure, I mean entice Scully to visit before you plug it in...
I'll have to ponder what might work...
Almost didn't sub. I mean, who wants to follow someone who isn't ambidextrous? Then I thought to myself, "Mike, she has a Transmogrifier. Are you(am I) crazy? How can you not follow someone who obviously loves Calvin and Hobbes?" So I subbed.
Also, it was a great video too. So there's that.
Mike Whipp The Calvin and Hobbes loving side of me greatly appreciates the sub! 😉
You are so silly!!
I love, love, love it Lady Figments made! Very funny as always and brightened up a cold wet Monday in England. Only thing I’m dissatisfied with is I’ve forwarded you the $1’000’000 deposit for my transmogrifier but not heard anything from you regarding delivery and your PA says you’re on a business trip in the Bahamas?! Something ain’t right here..... 😉
Thank you so much, Matt!! I'm happy to hear I brightened up your soggy day! I, uh, must not have seen that deposit yet... #soundsofoceanwavesandlaughterinthebackground 😉
Figments Made Ok, sounds reasonable. I’ll send it again in cash this time 😉
Awesome, but that's not silica, it's fish poop.
Thanks! I prefer to think of it as squashed shells (that I washed very thoroughly).