Leather wrapping

[Unicum]

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. 

[DieselTech]

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. 

[AlZilla]

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 October 28, 2024 by AlZilla

[Unicum]

Thank you both for the replies. I have found sites with information about replacing leatherette on vintage cameras like old Leicas and Rolleiflex cameras which look to be much easier to do as it does not fully cover the entire camera body but instead just parts of it using individual panels cut to shape. Sites I found about leather inlay include ones that replace, for example, a flat rectangular piece of leather on a desk or an inlay on a book. Perhaps what I am looking for does not fall under the category of leather working but something else. There is probably a name for it that was used back in the 19th century and early 20th but I just don’t know what it is called. I will continue to look for more information on the topic of inlays to see if there are techniques that would help. Thank you both again!

[Northmount]

1 hour ago, Unicum said:

I have found sites with information about replacing leatherette on vintage cameras like old Leicas and Rolleiflex cameras

Please post good ones you found, even though they aren't exactly what you want.  I and I suppose others would like to see them.  Thank you in advance.