Category: Leathercraft Beginner / Getting Started

All about Leather Finishes (Leathercraft Basics)

When learning about what finishes to apply to your product, there is no formal way to learn. Most people learn from experience, and that is the best way…

Adhesives / Glue for Leathercraft

In this post, we will cover the topics of adhesives and glue used in leathercraft as below:- What is adhesive / glue in leathercraft? Definition of adhesive (wikipedia)…

Burnishing Agents for Leathercraft

Burnishing the edges and backs of your leather is a key part of your project. It elevates your project to a more professional look. The friction from burnishing…

Leather Dye for Leathercraft – Simplified Explanation

In this post, we will cover the subject of leather dye as below: What is Leather Dye? Leather dye is a mixture of substances and dyes that are…

Leather Explained – Choosing The Right Leather

Choosing the right leather can be quite frustrating, intimidating, and overwhelming when you are just getting started on leathercraft / leatherwork because you can’t decide what leather to…

One-Pager List: Tools Needed for Leathercraft

To simplify the essential tools in Leathercraft / Leatherwork, I created a one-pager infographic and table so you can have an overall view and comparison. Enjoy! Category Name…

INFOGRAPHIC: Understanding the Leathercraft Process

A generic illustration from start to end of a Leathercraft Project. When you are just getting started, it is important to have an overview of the process and…

Leathercraft Basics: The Complete Beginner’s Guide

Welcome to “Leathercraft Basics: The Beginner’s Guide.” This comprehensive tutorial explains the fundamentals of leathercraft / leatherwork from start to finish. Why we wrote “Leathercraft Basics” Where would…