cookiemonster12 Report post Posted August 11, 2013 Hi all im new to leather working and was wanting to know what do i need to get started other then the kit i have brought witch is this one http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com.au/en-aud/home/department/beginning-leather-kits/55509-00.aspx i was wanting to know of anything else i need to get to do the job properly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raysouth Report post Posted August 11, 2013 (edited) Hello Cookiemonster, You are off to a good start. We all have to begin somewhere and having the desire is paramount. Practice, practice, practice, will get you where you are going. Tools?? Zillion opinions here, but go slow, read the various topics, decide what you would like to make and then obtain what you need to get there. Begin with smaller items and while completing them you will probably envision something "neat" to make and can then find information on this site from members more than willing to lend a hand. It is an addictive craft, as you will learn, but a most pleasant way to spend some time, creating something great. Look around for scraps to practice with, rather than investing many bucks in leather to begin. Many of us become enamored with all of the goodies available to the craft and just go bonkers and have to have it all. Not really the way to go in the beginning as it can become a bit expensive. When using your kit items and find that you enjoy tooling the leather, there are plenty of inexpensive tools around, both from members here or eBay and others. I suggest doing a bit of research for these tools and then asking questions. You may find that collecting the hand tools is a fun experience in itself. Patterns are available, free, on site and by doing search pertaining to patterns you desire. If you like to do dragons, for example, go to your home page and type in dragon patterns and you will find more than you need and will give you some ideas. Many other folks on this site are much better qualified to answer your question but thought I would add my two cents. Welcome to the craft, the site, and God Bless. Ray Edited August 11, 2013 by raysouth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WScott Report post Posted August 11, 2013 (edited) Do a search or two on here, there are lots of threads to read on tools, projects and suppliers whatever you want. Here are some to get you going,especially that first thread on Tools of he Trade. It all depends on what you are into, but a Tandy kit is a good starting point until you figure out what you like. http://leatherworker...topic=49534&hl= http://leatherworker...topic=49361&hl= http://leatherworker...topic=49218&hl= http://leatherworker...topic=12259&hl= Welcome and good luck Edited August 11, 2013 by WScott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cookiemonster12 Report post Posted August 13, 2013 Thank you Raysouth I'm just starting out and not much cash so i will be taking it easy. Thank you WScott i will be having a look at it in time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handstitched Report post Posted August 13, 2013 G'day Cookiemonster, Just be warned that leather work is very addictive, once you start, theres no turning back If ever you get stuck, you'll have plenty of help on here, and theres no such thing as a silly question on here. I wish you the best Handstitched Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
