catskin Report post Posted June 13, 2012 Lots of good opinions above. Here is what comes to mind for ME when these terms are used. Leathercraft = leather that has been carved, tooled, stamped, dyed painted, etc. Leathercrafter does the above. Leatherwork= harness, shoes,etc. things made from leather without the artistic part. Leatherworker does the leather work. Some things can involve both such as saddles holsters etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mudruck Report post Posted June 13, 2012 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artisan I think that pretty much says it all about being an ARTISAN. It was a VERY old term used in the Middle ages...now the terms are just replaced by what you are trained to do... Carpenter,Saddler,Dyer,Craftsman,Blacksmith... again very old jobs ( but TRADES THAT CONTINUE) Myself, I always get a funny cringe any time anyone says Leatherworks...it just sounds silly... I like to consider my self a Leather Artist. Just like a Painter, Leather is my canvas. And I draw original art work, and then carve and color it on leather...so Leather Artist Works For me... But I have heard people here in Europe call me an Artisan...just seems a little old fashioned, and is really to broad of a spectrum, though I guess I do fit into more than 3-4 or those categories, so MAYBE THEY ARE RIGHT???? These are people who know next to nothing about what it is I do, only that I am in several different trades. Carpentry,Masonry,Metal Worker,Leather Artist, Telephone Lineman, Musician whatever puts food on the table... So I guess it just depends on YOU. There is no is:) AS PAUL PUT IT BEST. LOVE IT! That is going on the next stack of business cards..... Leather Artisan! When I was deciding on a business name, Leatherworks, "316 Custom Leatherworks", fit better for me instead of anything else. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
