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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!

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  1. Leathercraft 101 - Become a self sufficient leather crafter through mastery of the fundamentals!

    By MudBugWill,
    • 13 replies
    • 6.6k views

  3. Buying my first piece of leather in UK - advice please 1 2

    By Allotment17,
    • 25 replies
    • 3.8k views

  4. Needle, thread combo

    By relogger,   
    • 5 replies
    • 1.3k views

  5. The Purpose of Slabs

    By Gosut,
    • 18 replies
    • 1.3k views

  6. Saving a Snake Skin

    By Bchase19,
    • 1 reply
    • 568 views

  7. where to buy faux leather (crocodile, gator, etc)?

    By thekid77,
    • 3 replies
    • 600 views
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  8. Skiving off the grain side?

    By ffjdh,
    • 4 replies
    • 805 views

  9. punch vs pricking (round holes)

    By Colinml,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.2k views

  10. Cowboy hat leather

    By Benny,   
    • 6 replies
    • 2.8k views

  11. Looking for a guild in Nh

    By shirleyz,
    • 3 replies
    • 882 views

  12. How do you know when you’re at the point to start a business out of it/start asking money for what you’ve made??

    By NH97,
    • 15 replies
    • 1.3k views

  13. Starting Paracord Mecate

    By thehickeys,   
    • 6 replies
    • 21.2k views

  14. Glue substitute.

    By BadKarma,
    • 11 replies
    • 1.4k views

  15. Building a leather inventory to maximize efficiency and variety

    By Tjohnson,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.3k views

  16. Chisel Size for Pocket Projects? 1 2 3 4

    By Showe33,
    • 83 replies
    • 10.2k views

  17. Should I wet leather to make it easier to work with?

    By gareth643,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.2k views

  18. Getting creative?

    By EweSoKnotty,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  19. Does car upholstery count as light or medium?

    By JessH,   
    • 11 replies
    • 2.5k views

  20. Stamping predyed veg tan

    By kcenderjim,
    • 12 replies
    • 1.5k views

  21. Oh Boy

    By jdw03n,
    • 7 replies
    • 2.1k views

  22. Nail Carving? 1 2

    By CharleyS,
    • 25 replies
    • 2.2k views

  23. I'm confused about the purpose of some of these products 1 2 3 4

    By Chris623,
    • 75 replies
    • 14.5k views

  24. Conditioner for Veg Tan Leather

    By JimKing,
    • 5 replies
    • 3.5k views

  25. Leather Craft Tool Kit Thread

    By Gosut,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  26. Minimal Tools Needed for Knife Sheath 1 2

    By Gosut,
    • 35 replies
    • 3.3k views
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