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qub3r t1_itvclsx wrote

Your stuff is so cool. Everytime you post it makes me want to get into leather working. You have advice for how to get started? What tools would I need to do some basic projects: belt or knife sheath?

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Frozty23 t1_itwxj1c wrote

> Everytime you post it makes me want to get into leather working.

Everytime she posts I wish I were half that good at something, anything.

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Elledawg OP t1_itzxtsg wrote

Thanks! Advice: just try it out and don’t be discouraged when the first couple of projects turn out badly, it’s part of the process! For tools, a rotary cutter or exactly knife will suffice to start out. You will also want to get a pricking iron to make stitching holes. I made a video a while back where I share the tools I use. I would link it here but I think it’s against the sub rules. My YouTube channel is linked in my Reddit profile tho. Good luck! Also, since you want to make a belt or knife sheath, I recommend using veg tan leather. It’s thicker and stiffer and easier to work with than chrome tan

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qub3r t1_iu5uax8 wrote

Thank you for the reply! The video is exactly what I was looking for. I see you even have a video for a belt!

For anyone who's curious, I found the video by searching "Ling Chang leather tools".

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