Members Windrider30 Posted October 15, 2015 Members Report Posted October 15, 2015 As for tandy classes check this out http://www.leathercraftlibrary.com/default.aspx? This is from tandy and a lot of great videos of how to's worth the price. Quote
Members StumpyMcNubbins Posted October 15, 2015 Author Members Report Posted October 15, 2015 Thanks everybody for your help. I will watch those videos and check out those sights. I know this will definitely be a learning process. I am not intending to open a leather goods business or anything. I just want to have some creative freedom to make some products and maybe make a little money outside of my regular 9 to 6. Plus I have the benefit of being able to sell my work through my day job. Quote
Members TinkerTailor Posted October 16, 2015 Members Report Posted October 16, 2015 (edited) If it has not been mentioned yet, members of this site Nigel Armitage, Ian Atkinson, and UK saddlery all have great videos on youtube. Edited October 16, 2015 by TinkerTailor Quote "If nobody shares what they know, we will eventually all know nothing." "There is no adventure in letting fear and common sense be your guide"
Members impulse Posted October 17, 2015 Members Report Posted October 17, 2015 Hi Stumpy, welcome to the addictive art of leathercraft. For wallets I would recommend kangaroo hide. It is exceptionally strong, whilst being thin but firm. The hides are small, so a great starting point. When you cut off the edges that will give you some pieces for practice. I agree with TinkerTailor that it would be best to use your laser for cutting templates, or for engraving a makers logo. Cheers, Lois Quote
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