Unicum Report post Posted 15 hours ago Hello, I am looking for information on leather wrapping. The application is an antique box camera about the size of a large shoe box. So far all the sites for leather working are on topics of hand bags, wallets, key chains, shoes, saddles, holsters and other such items. I have not been able to find any sites on how to wrap something in leather. It seems like what is involved is making a template to cut the shape of the leather and then using glue wrap the camera. I wouldn’t think it is too difficult a job and I would practice on box shaped items first before moving on to the camera. The one part that does seem to be something that takes a good deal of know how are joining the edges to make it look seamless. On some of my antique cameras I have looked with a magnifying glass to try and find the seam where the leather joins and can’t find it. Does wrapping an antique camera in leather fall under upholstery or is there a different term for this skill? I have attached a photo of the camera for reference. Thank you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DieselTech Report post Posted 13 hours ago Look up: How to replace a leather inlay. It will give some good ideas & techniques. The other thing you can look up: How to replace leather lining on a wooden trunk. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlZilla Report post Posted 11 hours ago (edited) I found this document (attached) , linked from which is freely available here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/fguixlhek7y5jvvxd3d8j/AEP74cNQFHNPsDaZBdjdKDk/!CD 3.27/000 - General Notes/Replacing Leather?dl=0&rlkey=bzktg0ha776n5dy3mdax8nys4&subfolder_nav_tracking=1 replacing leather.pdf Edited 11 hours ago by AlZilla Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
