Leatherworking Projects

Working in the Leather Loft is a privilege, tools are expensive and delicate. Failure to treat them perfectly results in loss of opportunity to do leather work. Needles and Pricking Irons must be returned to Mr. Gary at the end of the period.

*****Only Students with Permission can go into Leather Loft. ***

Grab a piece of cheap vinyl from under the table and try this. He does an awesome job explaining hand stitching.

Leather Projects are done in the following order:

Leather Key Chain

A really goo detailed video. We have several templates that you could use to make something similar. (Ask me for a ring and show me the piece of leather before you cut. )

Some more Key Chain options.

I have several stamps for tooling leather. (Show me which option you want to do and I'll get you started.)

Making a Bracelet

He explains good cutting techniques. Also how to add snaps and buttons.

Intro to leather tooling

If you want to learn how to tool leather (Stamp and texture, this is a great project to start with. (Preview video and find me to get started.)

Simple Leather Wallet

(I have the templates for this wallet. Find it and a piece of leather and show it to me before you cut)

Wallet Option 2

Preview video

Find Template & Leather

Show me before you cut for instructions.

Leather Snap Wallet Card Holder

This is a great project to learn the sewing machine. Using the sewing machine requires special training. (Preview the video, find template and leather then come see me. )

The Most Difficult Wallet

I have the dies to cut these out. Lots of steps, you must have completed several quality leather projects before you can atttempt this project.

It's easy to use the CNC or Lasers to make a mold to press leather for projects like these below.

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