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Cool. Thanks for the quick response and response in general. That's a shame they can't be tooled. I wonder if there might be any method of adding design to such material. Maybe even with heat?

Sorry. On my phone amd somehow this topic posted like 4 times. Anyway I or a mod can delete the previous three?

So I'm new to leatherwork. I just ordered the deluxe starter kit from tandy. Anyhoo I happen to have alot of vegan and vegetarian friends. And when I mentioned doing leather work some mentioned interest in some work as I hone my skills but would want it to be synthetic leather. I also frequent alot of concerts and music festivals where I'm sure the option of some synthetic leather would get me some customers that otherwise wouldn't buy real leather. Just wondering where I can find it. What term would I use to search for it. Like sheaths or cuts of it that is. Raw. I searched vegan synthetic artificial etc. But the only results I get are showing already made handbags clothing and shoes and such. Just wondering if anyone can point me in right direction. Also for real leather. So far I don't know what's good aside from amazon and tandy. If anyone has good place to purchase real leather that's be appreciated as well. Thabks all.

I'm Definitely gonna start out with smaller lighter stuff. I go to alot of concerts and music festivals and I'm hoping to be able to barter or sell some of my stuff as I get better. I figure I'll be making alot of belts, wallets, coasters, key fabs, patches for clothes. Maybe pockets and things. Flask holders. Lighter holders. Guitar, drum Straps. Over time Proly like fanny packs and small purses. Stuff like that. Maybe framed cuts for hanging on walls and such

However this looks to be on sale also. Maybe a better bet? http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/55502-00.aspx

No tandy store near me. How's this look for starting out? http://springfieldleather.com/29324/StarterSet%2CProfessionalProject/ I'm willing to invest as as to acquire enough to dive right in. I'm currently unemployed and hope to start this fairly full time. http://springfieldleather.com/29337/Starter-Set%2CBelt%26Project%2CDelux/

I don't know where to start looking at all these links. Anyone have a specific kit they started with they can reccomend?

What kind of kit would you recommend. I'm hoping to dive into the craft fairly full time so I was wondering am I better off getting a bigger kit. Or basic and buy stamps as I go?

Not sure why that double posted but sentiments are the same. =) Very excited and eager to get started in leather working. I'm a total noob but love the craft and grateful for this forum to help me along and share ideas and whatnot. Thanks again friends

I really appreciate your reply. Thanks. I was very much fixing to get the cheap starter kits that I found off of Google but was hesitant especially after finding this forum assuming I might be pointed in a better direction. I'll be sure to check out all those venues you recommended and am much obliged. Thank you! I really appreciate your reply. Thanks. I was very much fixing to get the cheap starter kits that I found off of Google but was hesitant especially after finding this forum assuming I might be pointed in a better direction. I'll be sure to check out all those venues you recommended and am much obliged. Thank you!

Is bumping allowed here?

Thanks all. How about a good place for a solid startup kit? I'm willing to invest a couple hundred dollars and have been browsing and seen a plethora of kits. Just wondering if anyone has recommendations on The best deal and quality on a startup kit.

I'd say fresh off the boat into the world of leather working but that would be giving myself too much credit. I'd say it's more like, I'm still on the boat. A friend of mine introduced me to leathercrafting recently. He's been doing it for a couple years and I was blown away by alot of even his early work let alone how far he's come. To see how he's came along and his enthusiasm really encouraged me to take a step into it. Anyway I've yet to acquire anything in the ways of basic startup equipment and such. I've been looking at videos online and such but other than that my feet aren't even wet yet. Came across this site and figured there is alot I can learn and people I can interact with. Very grateful for such a forum. With that wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction maybe on some good sources for education as well as starting to purchase and acquire equipment. Thabks in advance and hope this finds you all well! Till next time!