Hello! New to site & beginner at leather crafting

[Alaisiagae]

Hello all, I'm Britt! I started my journey into leather crafting one year ago with a mocassin kit I bought at a local craft store. I soon found myself at my local Tandy store (which closed down this spring, sadly), taking classes and buying tools, stamps, and kits. I've primarily worked with veg tan only, though I'd like to learn about the properties of other types of leather. For tooling, I mostly used stamps; I have a swivel knife but very little experience with carving. 

I still feel very much like a beginner and I'm eager to learn any and all tips and tricks related to leather crafting. I have a lot of tools, but not much experience using them. I'm focused on small projects, and things I can make as gifts for other people.

[AwlShucks]

Welcome to the forum.

[Landfield]

Hi there and welcome!  I'm also new to leather craft and started this new hobby during lockdown in NZ.