A Bridle Leather Dog Leash Built to Be Handled
A bridle leather dog leash has to survive wet hands, sudden pulls and a living animal. Where leashes fail, and how a first build should handle each point.
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A Hand-Stitched Writing Pad Portfolio, Start to Finish
A writing pad portfolio is a briefcase in miniature. Measure the pad, cut a true rectangle, and keep two stitch lines parallel from start to finish.
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Why Bridle Leather Is a Hard First Leather
Waxy, thick, stiff and slow to soften. A briefcase maker’s opinion on why bridle leather is a hard first leather, and why he still would not cut anything else.
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The Art of Vegetable Tanning: How Natural Materials Create Timeless Leather Goods
Vegetable tanning is a traditional method of preserving and tanning leather using plant-based materials. The end result is a high-quality, durable, and natural-looking leather product with unique characteristics and potential for customization. Skilled artisans use natural materials and traditional techniques to create timeless leather goods in a more environmentally friendly and sustainable way.
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How Long It Takes to Learn Leatherwork
How long it takes to learn leatherwork depends on what learning means: the stitch in an afternoon, a trade in years, and the feel in the hands last of all.
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A Leather Dog Collar
A leather dog collar is a strap, a buckle and a ring, and every one of them takes a pull. How to measure, cut, skive, fit hardware and finish a first collar.
