Members Tolior Posted January 2, 2014 Members Report Posted January 2, 2014 So, I am very new to everything leatherworking. (and I am largely teaching myself, as I don't have any friends who are leatherworkers. One thing I am trying to do is leather molding. I know nothing about it nor how to do it. Basically I want to know anything and everything on how I can get started. Thanks! Quote Got em gutpla. Papua New Guinea em asples blo mi ya!
electrathon Posted January 2, 2014 Report Posted January 2, 2014 What are you trying to mold? Short answer is you get it wet, stretch it into the shape you want it. What you want to make will affect how you do it. Quote
Members Tolior Posted January 2, 2014 Author Members Report Posted January 2, 2014 The first thing I'm looking to make is a simply sheath for a small flashlight of mine. (led lenser F1). It's pretty small, only about 8 or 9cm. I'm thinking a paddle style holster, but I'm not sure yet. Any suggestions would be more than welcome. Quote Got em gutpla. Papua New Guinea em asples blo mi ya!
Members Dwight Posted January 2, 2014 Members Report Posted January 2, 2014 An 8 or 9 cm flashlight is over 3 inches in diameter. You will want at least 5 oz leather, . . . maybe as thick as 7/8 for a good rugged flashlight holder. Make it like the little drawing. May God bless, Dwight Quote If you can breathe, . . . thank God. If you can read, . . . thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a veteran. www.dwightsgunleather.com
Members misha01 Posted January 2, 2014 Members Report Posted January 2, 2014 Electrathon pretty much summed it up. I'm also self teaching and some sources that I found helpful were a book called The Art of Making Leather Cases Vol 1 by Al Stohlman, and Ian Atkinson's YouTube channel. Quote
Members TXAG Posted January 2, 2014 Members Report Posted January 2, 2014 (edited) You know...it's just not that important and no one would care about what I was going to say anyway. Nevermind. Edited January 2, 2014 by TXAG Quote
Members bakdrft Posted January 17, 2014 Members Report Posted January 17, 2014 Check outYoutube, There are a few tutorials there. Here is a Link, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGikTadTN64 Quote
Members chiefjason Posted January 17, 2014 Members Report Posted January 17, 2014 Wet the leather in warm water a few seconds. Let it sit for a few minutes, you can let it sit longer if you put it in a plastic bag. Put the item in the holster, or mold the leather to the item with your thumbs. Toothbrush handles work well if they are smooth too. Once you are done put it on a shoe rack in the dryer and dry it on high for 30 minutes to stiffen the leather. First though, figure out if you are going to stitch the holster and force the light into it. Or mold the holster and stitch it after. Quote
Members Tolior Posted January 17, 2014 Author Members Report Posted January 17, 2014 I would probably mold it first, and then stitch it. Is the process much different? Quote Got em gutpla. Papua New Guinea em asples blo mi ya!
Members Dwight Posted January 18, 2014 Members Report Posted January 18, 2014 I would probably mold it first, and then stitch it. Is the process much different? Actually that is the process I have always used, . . . it has never failed me yet. When it is dry, . . . I cement the pieces together, . . . re-test the fit, . . . sew, . . . and finish. But that is just one way to do it, . . . kinda like making soup, . . . all kinds of recipes. May God bless, Dwight Quote If you can breathe, . . . thank God. If you can read, . . . thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a veteran. www.dwightsgunleather.com
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