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What have you been up to lately? Show it here! If you want a critique, just ask! Our members willingly share their knowledge and experience. Forum Led by: Administrators |
162 | 1,315 |  Today, 08:12 AMIn: Monster seat By: David |
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Member Gallery
Please post your introductions, your pictures and your website links in your own thread. Let's get to know each other and the kind of leatherwork we do! Forum Led by: Administrators |
295 | 2,239 | Yesterday, 03:31 PM In: New from Norway By: oldtimer |
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How Do I Do That?
Ask the members...between us, we have made it at least once, or can figure it out. Some of us have even made mistakes that we can share, and keep you from wasting time and money. Forum Led by: Administrators |
268 | 1,821 | Yesterday, 08:13 PM In: cleaning brass hardware By: tashabear |
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Leatherwork Conversation
Don't know where to post? If it's about leatherwork, put it here. Forum Led by: Administrators |
349 | 2,868 | Today, 12:46 AM In: 2009 By: DJ1935 |
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Leather History
Do you have pictures of an old shop? Antique tools? Stories of long ago masters? Information gleaned from dusty forgotten books? We are the keepers of a ten thousand year old tradition, and we enjoy learning about what was as much as what is. Forum Led by: Administrators |
28 | 195 | Jan 2 2009, 10:18 PM In: CHAMPION LOCKSTITCH SHOE MACHI... By: gloomis |
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Resources
Links, periodicals, books, Guilds and other professional organizations, trade show and demonstration announcements go here. Forum Led by: Administrators |
74 | 386 | Yesterday, 05:51 PM In: Conversion program By: The Major |
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Suppliers
Where to find what you need. Forum Led by: Administrators |
250 | 1,308 | Today, 06:52 AM In: Recomandations wanted! By: Alihs |
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Marketing and Advertising
Discuss ways to improve your business and increase your profits. Whether you do custom work or stock vendors, your business cannot grow if people don't know about it. From flyers to websites, how to make sales. Forum Led by: Administrators |
63 | 740 | Today, 01:17 AM In: guest books By: MADMAX22 |
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Help Wanted
If you are looking for a leatherworker to meet your request, post your message here. If you are a leatherworker wanting work, keep your eye on this forum. Forum Led by: Root Admin |
47 | 87 | Dec 31 2008, 11:39 AM In: Custom Work Opportunity By: thewildirishrose |
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Getting Started
Hey, we all start somewhere? What kind of tools and supplies do you need? Are there any helpful books? How can you get going now that you have been bitten by The Leather Bug? Post your newbie questions here, and let the more experienced folks help you through the initiation. The only dumb questions are the ones not asked! Forum Led by: Moderator |
32 | 224 | Today, 04:06 AM In: Starting out with tooling By: ferret |
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Patterns and Templates
Learn how to create your own, or how to use standard patterns. Forum Led by: Administrators |
160 | 834 | Yesterday, 01:58 PM In: Pattern Help needed By: ATX |
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Leather Tools
Leather tools have specialized uses. Learn about available tools, how to care for them, sharpening, and safety. Forum Led by: Administrators |
303 | 2,299 | Yesterday, 06:21 PM In: Barry King vs. Jeremiah Watt By: flathat4life |
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Hardware & Accessories
Snaps, rivets, clasps, D & O rings, conchos and the like. Your project needs hardware that can handle the stress placed on it, and retain its appearance through the years. Forum Led by: Administrators |
72 | 443 | Yesterday, 05:13 PM In: Plastic reinforcement bar for ... By: skip |
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Sewing Leather
Whether you sew by hand or by machine, stitching can add beauty and durability to your work. Discuss lacing, appliqué, embroidery and the like here. Forum Led by: Administrators |
68 | 523 | Today, 07:12 AM In: Problem with nylon thread chan... By: SmokinP |
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Braiding
From whips to purse straps, braiding leather is an art of its own. Forum Led by: Administrators |
214 | 1,500 | Yesterday, 05:51 PM In: Clutch and Brake Levers By: Syd |
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Leather Sewing Machines
Lighter weight leathers can be sewn on home machines, but the tough stuff requires commercial or industrial sewing machines. They can be tricky to set up and operate, but can't be beat for production work. Forum Led by: Art, Administrators |
268 | 1,692 | Today, 04:18 AM In: Machine Repair Manual By: HarrAwl |
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Exotics, Reptiles, Furs and others
It takes special expertise to use exotic leathers and furs. Find out more about these "rare" critters here. Forum Led by: Administrators |
24 | 134 | Jan 4 2009, 10:06 AM In: Dyeing Sharkskin By: Grunt |
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All About Leather
Latigo & Harness Leathers are treated with waxes and oils to resist water and limit stretching. Garment leather is not just from cows, it includes deerskin, pigskin, goatskin, sheepskin, suede/splits, and other lightweight leathers. Upholstery leather is heavier weight and may require a commercial machine. Rawhide is not tanned, and has excellent properties for forming. It is not the leather your shoelaces are made from. Vegetable tanned leather is the only type of leather that will absorb water enough to stamp or carve. Forum Led by: Administrators |
36 | 114 | Today, 06:04 AM In: Comparing Hermann Oak leather ... By: SITTINGUPHIGH1 |
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Floral & Sheridan Carving
Sometimes called "Sheridan", or Traditional Western Style, it is the familiar scrolls, western roses and leaves brought to North America by the Spanish and used in California, Arizona, Porters etc Forum Led by: Administrators |
36 | 352 | Dec 30 2008, 11:07 PM In: Porter Style By: robert |
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Figure Carving
Any scene can be represented on leather. Figure carving can be embossed or not. Forum Led by: Administrators |
102 | 742 | Jan 2 2009, 09:44 PM In: My first Feather By: jbird |
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Stamping
Geometric tools, basketweave, 3D stamps and alphabet and number sets. Learn to make patterns to suit your style. Forum Led by: Administrators |
45 | 367 | Yesterday, 05:27 PM In: Pebbler? By: skip |
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Dyes and Finishes
Coloring and accenting your work, protecting it from the elements and ravages of time, care and maintainance of leather, and preservation and restoration of old leather. Forum Led by: Administrators |
244 | 1,631 | Today, 01:27 AM In: What oil is close to walnut oi... By: esantoro |
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Saddles and Tack
Bridles, reins, harnesses and more... Do you know how to fit your animal for comfort and safety? Subforums: Saddle & Tack Maker Gallery, Saddle Construction, Saddle and Tack Accessory Items, Saddle Supplies, Tools & Trees, Saddle Identification, Restoration & Repair, Choosing the Right Saddle for the horse(s), General Saddlery Discussion, Saddle Trade Resources Forum Led by: Administrators, bruce johnson |
519 | 4,072 | Today, 08:03 AM In: How are trees sized? By: Margaux |
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Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings & Knife Sheathes
Protect your weapons with style and safety. Law enforcement, hunting, self protection, sharp shooting, target practice. Forum Led by: Administrators |
572 | 4,488 | Today, 08:26 AM In: Am I a plumber or a mechanic? By: K-Man |
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Motorcycles and Biker Gear
Not all saddlebags are on horses! Bikers like quality gear they can depend on, and making and maintaining hard used leather is a challenge to any leatherworker. Show off your work! Teach the world how leatherworkers make bikes beautiful. Forum Led by: Administrators |
273 | 2,686 | Today, 03:16 AM In: A Couple of recent seats By: MADMAX22 |
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Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
The bread-n-butter of leatherworkers, the things we carry or wear every day. Forum Led by: Administrators |
405 | 3,226 | Jan 4 2009, 11:50 PM In: First Project By: jbird |
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Historical Reenactment
LARP (Live Action Role Playing) SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism)Fantasy, Buckskinners, Muzzleloaders, Civil War buffs, Native American Regalia, and other period leatherwork. Forum Led by: Administrators |
95 | 906 | Yesterday, 08:15 PM In: Viking Turnshoes By: tashabear |
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Youth Groups
Churches, camps, scouts, and home schooled kids love leatherwork. Share projects that worked, or stories of what didn't. How to we keep leatherwork a dynamic art form? Each one, teach one. Forum Led by: Administrators |
4 | 36 | Jan 1 2009, 10:46 PM In: Off to Fall Camp Friday nite..... By: DaveD |
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Other Specialties
Clothing, art, bookbinding, boots & shoes, luggage, taxidermy, upholstery, working with furs, dog collars and harnesses, toolbelts, etc What is your specialty? PM Admin about access to Adult Area. Subforums: Archery Quivers and Bow Cases, Art, Books, Journals and Photo Albums, Boxes, Clocks and Game Boards, Collars, Cuffs, Leashes and Leads, Clothing, Jackets, Vests and Chaps, Furniture: Inlays and Upholstery, Guitar Straps, Masks, Miniatures, Satchels, Luggage and Briefcases, Shoes, Boots, Sandals and Moccassins Forum Led by: Administrators |
610 | 5,532 | Yesterday, 09:36 AM In: For a Child By: Butch |
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30 | 172 | Dec 24 2008, 10:24 AM In: Dec issue of Hides To Art News... By: Bree |
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Special Events, Contests and Classes
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55 | 961 | Jan 4 2009, 10:47 PM In: Time for another Pay It Forwar... By: broncobuster |
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Feedback and Suggestions
How can we improve? Leatherworker.net wants to be the main place for leatherwork conversation. All comments appreciated. Forum Led by: Administrators |
47 | 229 | Yesterday, 11:41 AM In: Summary section? Voting sectio... By: Johanna |
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All About Us & Off Topic
We all have real lives. Share a birthday message, wish holiday greetings, post links of interest for IRL (in real life) stuff. Rant and rave, any subject. Congratulate a soldier, mourn a loss, share a laugh, a comment, some wisdom. We're more than leatherworkers, we're people with jobs, families, hobbies, happy times, sad times. General discussion of any topic, leather related or not. Forum Led by: Administrators |
223 | 2,826 | Yesterday, 08:57 PM In: How about Pictures of Your Wor... By: Butch |
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Computer Help
Learn to resize images, do backups, create web pages and solve other computer problems with expert help from our members. Forum Led by: Administrators |
66 | 393 | Jan 3 2009, 04:28 PM In: Microsoft Clipart ? By: Kani |
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Leather Photography
Cameras, light-boxes, pictures for sales brochures, websites, advertisements, catalogs and record keeping. Take realistic pics like a pro to show off your work to the best advantage. Forum Led by: Moderator |
10 | 81 | Dec 1 2008, 04:14 PM In: photoshop online By: leatheroo |
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247 | 622 | Jan 3 2009, 04:04 PM In: Stamps and hand tools for sale By: thewildirishrose |
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