Resolene is an incredibly useful leather sealer. However, it can be a little persnickety when it comes to application. But that’s only if you don’t know all the tricks of the trade! So don’t sweat it, we’re here to help. What is Resolene? Fiebing's Acrylic Resolene Finish is a thin, flexible, durable, water resistant, and uv resistant acrylic finish, used for sealing the surface of leather goods. How do you apply Resolene? Well, there are several ways to apply your finish, so let’s talk about each option! First things first, before applying any type of product on your leather, you need to ..read more

Making a leather belt is easier than it may seem. Grab an old belt to use as a template, a few supplies, and you could have a brand new, handcrafted belt in under an hour. Keep reading to learn how!   Supplies Needed: Belt Blank / Leather Strap (we used a 1 ½” strap for this project) Chicago Screws Leather Hole Punches Belt Buckle (be sure the buckle will fit your strap, we used a 1 ½” buckle) Utility Knife Screwdriver   Optional- Strap Cutter & side of leather, to cut your own belt strap Optional- Gum Tragacanth To start, you’ll want to select one end of your strap, and d ..read more

The holidays are getting closer every minute! Are you looking for a kids craft projects to keep little hands busy over winter break? A DIY leather project that will make great handcrafted gifts and stocking stuffers? Or maybe just some craft ideas for the leather scraps you have sitting around? Either way, you've come to the right place! We were inspired by the vast amount of paper craft ornaments there are out there on the internet. Many of them looked like they would be fairly easy to make out of leather instead of paper, and since we are just swimming in leather here, we gave it a shot! Emb ..read more

Resolene is an incredibly useful leather sealer. However, it can be a little persnickety when it comes to application. But that’s only if you don’t know all the tricks of the trade! So don’t sweat it, we’re here to help. What is Resolene? Fiebing's Acrylic Resolene Finish is a thin, flexible, durable, water resistant, and uv resistant acrylic finish, used for sealing the surface of leather goods. How do you apply Resolene? Well, there are several ways to apply your finish, so let’s talk about each option! First things first, before applying any type of product on your leather, you need to ..read more

Creating unique patterns on leather is incredibly popular right now. And luckily, it’s also incredibly easy to do! No need to mix your own concoctions or buy any extra supplies like marble paint. These marbling and tie dye techniques can be done using the leather dye you likely already own and a few things you can easily find around the house. Let’s get started! Shaving Cream Marbling Effect You’ve likely seen this technique around. I remember using this trick in gradeschool to make really bright and colorful paper. And honestly, a remarkable amount of interesting paper dyeing techniques will ..read more

Creating a no sew DIY leather watch strap is a great project for learning a more complex process, while still being simple enough to tackle in a single afternoon! So grab an old watch, a few supplies, and let’s get started. Supplies Needed: Leather 2-4 Oz Vegetable Tanned Scratch Awl Mini Rivets Beveler/Sciver Hole Punch Leather Cement Slicker Tool Knife Ruler Mallet Watch Hardware Using an old watch band gives you a built in template to work from. Trace around it to create a template. If you don’t have a watch band to trace from, or you want to make major changes to the shape, you’ll want t ..read more

We’ve got not one, but three simple DIY valentine’s day crafts for you to choose from. Or make all three for a matching set! These leather crafts are very simple and all three can be made in an afternoon. All you need is some scrap leather, a heart shape of your choosing, a few simple tools, and you’ll be on your way to a fun handcrafted gift just for your loved ones. Cord Keeper Tools Needed: Leather (I used 3-4 oz Vegas leather, but this could be done with just about any leather) Rotary Hole Punch Snaps & Setter  Scissors or Blade Heart Shaped Template (draw your own or print one ..read more

When you’re a beginner in leatherworking you are always looking for simple leather crafts to help you hone your basic skills. This is a great project, using minimal tools, and you end up with a useful, everyday use item! Using the templates included, I’ll show you step by step how to make a regular leather key chain, as well as a belt loop key fob. Let’s get started! Tools Needed For Key Fob: Leather (I used 3-4 oz Vegetable Tan, but Oil Tan would work nicely as well) Key Fob Template (click here to download, print at "Actual Size" or 100%) Knife/Blade Hole Punch 1” Split Ring Chicago Sc ..read more

We are well into Autumn and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. It’s time for everything to have a touch of fall colors and warmth for those shorter days and longer nights. I can’t think of anything better than a combo of candles and rich colored leather. If you are looking for an easy fall craft to decorate your holiday dinner table and bring in that much needed warmth, you’ve found it! Let’s get started! Supplies Needed: Leather Scraps (chrome or veg tanned, I used our Tried N True leather for this) Leaf Template (or free hand them) Scissors or Utility Blade Pen or Marker Water Conta ..read more

Do you have a costume party coming up? Are you looking for a quick and easy costume that you can make with a couple pieces of leather you have lying around? Supplies: Vegetable Tanned Leather 2-4 oz Mask Template Leather Dye Gum Tragacanth (or something similar) Burnishing Tools Sandpaper  Utility Knife To start, you will need to create your mask template from some cardstock. I made mine to look like an old school robber mask that I intend to stick to my face with spirit gum.  Using a fabric measuring tape, measure your face and get a good idea for how large you want your mask t ..read more