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I've just been dabbling into things so I've made some belts, dog collars and spur straps for my nephews and family. I feel like the leather is still very stiff. I am self taught and really do t k ow much on the care of leather, so I didn't know if maybe that is part of my problem. I use veg tan but I've also used Herman Oak and both seem to have the same fell, stiffness.

I appreciate all your advice! Thank you so much. I will try some different things and may change my design up in the future. Thanks.

In need oh help. I'm making somehangingbeltbuckle displays. The belt part slides over a piece of leather about 1 1/2 inches wide and holes the the other end pops into like a belt. The problem is when I put the rivets on and I test out putting a buckle on the rivets pop of and the leather tab pulls off. I've tried shorter/longer rivets and I've tried punching thr holes bigger. Any insight? I usually don't have an issue with my rivets except with these projects. . They are double capped rivets. This is the one I did previously. I ended up using Chicago screws just to make sure they didn't pop off. These next ones are a large order and would rather not use those for all 28.

I've been looking at two handstirching machines. The Tippman Boss and the Weaver master Tool Cub.any pros/cons/opinions on either if theae machines?

Thank you everyone for the advice!

Thank you Dwight, also then as far as attaching, should I stitch or just use an adhesive like contact cement?

Hey there, A friend asked me to add tooled leather to her wedding shoes. The only part I'm having trouble with, is on the back fo the heel where it is curved? Any suggestions or tips would be great. Do I need to mold it? But then can I mold leather thats been tooled? I tried to attached a photo of the shoe but cant.

I used suet sheen. Should I be using something different?

I don't know what I'm doing so any tips would be great. I put a sheen coat o. And applied antique gel but this is the finish I got. Wht am I doing wrong nd can I save the piece is tried it on? All I seem to be doing is making the leather darker where I apply it.

Thank you both so much for your input!! I truly appreciate it.

I found this machine for sale in a town close to me. Its just too big for her space. K ow anything of this machine and is it a good price?

Thank you so much for the great recommendations. So e of those are ones I was looking at so that is a good start.

No but thank you so much

I'm looking to buy a heavier duty sewing machine for bags and smaller leather projects but don't know anything about them. I won't be doing any heavy duty leather sewing. Nothing over 5-6 ounce leather. Trying not to break the bank but also don't want to buy junk either. Any recommendations?

Thank you! I will look i to that !

I'm working on my first inlay belt. I'm just not sure on process for taking care of the leather. Once I have my belt dyed and assembled what do I want to make sure I do for longevity of the leather lasting and wearing good and for a final finished project? What is your "final finishes" you always do? Products used ect?

Ok. Should I be taking it down when I tool?

Hi, I'm very new to leather and tooling. I'm working on my first tooled purse strap. I have it tooled but the sides are wanting to curl upwards. What do I do to flatten it. I do not know very much about leather care yet.

Hi, I'm very new to leather and tooling. I'm working on my first tooled purse strap. I have it tooled but the sides are wanting to curl upwards. What do I do to flatten it. I do not know very much about leather care yet.