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What pen/pencil/chalk will leave removable trace on very smooth black finished leather? I'm trying to transfer sewing lines from pattern to the front, finished side of a black smooth chrome-tanned leather (Mission pigskin and ostrich print on pigskin from Tandy, if this matters). Construction is similar to tool or pencil roll, seams must be on finished part. Tried: - To order from US silver pen. Out of stock, and I would prefer not to spend another $30 for shipping of one pen, as you understand. - Silver metallic marker. It leaves quite bright trace, removable by wet finger of cloth. If stitching is over it, particles of glitter become embedded in thread and holes, looks dirty grey, not good. - Chalk. Leaves some trace, brushable off, but again, if seam is over or near it, particles are all over the thread, whitish powdery residue. - White water soluble pen for quilters and white soap, same result: they leave no traces on the finished side of leather, faint trace on the back side. - Ball pen. Leaves visible trace, but not removable, still visible under the thin thread. The only option left is use masking tape as a stitch guide, but layout accuracy will be affected and there is a possibility that foot of the sewing machine (domestic kind) would drag and maybe displace making tape. Any other solutions? Thank you.

Hello friends I am starting to learn braiding. I would like to ask if anyone know the name of the braiding or how it is done this nice leather bracelet that I saw in a website. thanks for your help

How to make your own antique gel?

How do I achieve a light oil finish on my tack? I love the way it looks but have never been able to find a dye light enough to achieve the look I want. Any step by step pointers would be fantastic! I am also trying to find a place to buy thick leather to make 1 ply headstalls, breastcollars, etc. I have some light saddle skirting but it is just too thin and I have to make them two ply. Any suggestions on where to find good leather for this would be great. Of course as I am just starting out making tack, the smaller pieces I can find that still work are usually the cheapest so the better Thanks in advance! CW

I know there are as many ways to make a belt as there are belt makers, but here is my take. A detailed photographed tutorial on the steps I take and why... http://www.mrlentz.c...a-leather-belt/

So, I'm planning to purchase a head knife, and I saw that they were rather expensive in comparison to the other knives I've been using. Can somebody vouch for their usefulness vs. cost? Also, has a head knife helped anybody else here substantially?

I tried to seal small finished items by dipping it in 50% Resolene, as holster-makers do. One problem: without compressor to blow off excess (or rather place is not suitable for using noisy equipment), Resolene starts to cure and streaks too fast, wiping front and back by damp sponge is not fast enough. Had to return by manuall application of finish. Are there any other solutions? Thanks.

Greetings, I have been working with leather for several years now, but only from a sculptural aspect, as in masks and experimenting with various ways to mold or carve the leather. So, when it comes to all of the tools, sizing and technical side of things, I'm very lost. Any information on this subject would be very apprecitaed. Right now, I have a project where I need to create an octopus mask and would like to use various sized studs for the "suction cups" on the mask. I found the perfect type of studs I would like to use while searching google below: Can anyone tell me what type of studs these are and where I may find them? The various sizes and types are perfect for what I'm looking for. Thank you so much in advance for any help or suggestions! -Lily