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Leathercraft Work Surfaces: A Comparison Guide

Leathercraft Work Surfaces: A Comparison Guide

Choosing the right work surface is essential for leathercraft. This comparison table highlights the best materials for cutting, punching, setting, gluing and more.

Leathercraft Work Surfaces: A Comparison Guide

Choosing the right work surface is essential for leathercraft. This comparison table highlights the best materials for cutting, punching, setting, gluing and more.

Pros & Cons: Leather Stain vs. Leather Dye

Pros & Cons: Leather Stain vs. Leather Dye

Leather dye and leather stain each have their pros and cons. Let’s break down the differences to help you choose the best option for your leather project.

Pros & Cons: Leather Stain vs. Leather Dye

Leather dye and leather stain each have their pros and cons. Let’s break down the differences to help you choose the best option for your leather project.

Covering a button in fabric

How to cover a button in fabric

In this short and handy video, Antonia from Voodoo Molly Vintage shows you how to cover a button in fabric. She demonstrates using a proper self-covering button, but this technique...

How to cover a button in fabric

In this short and handy video, Antonia from Voodoo Molly Vintage shows you how to cover a button in fabric. She demonstrates using a proper self-covering button, but this technique...

🎥 How to create woodgrain effect on leather

🎥 How to create woodgrain effect on leather

Discover how to craft a natural wood grain texture on leather with Fenice® Diamond Waterstain. Watch as Ivan showcases the dry brushing technique for a seamless, lifelike finish. Ideal for...

🎥 How to create woodgrain effect on leather

Discover how to craft a natural wood grain texture on leather with Fenice® Diamond Waterstain. Watch as Ivan showcases the dry brushing technique for a seamless, lifelike finish. Ideal for...

Upholstery tip #24 Protect your foam

Upholstery Tip #24: Protect your foam

One simple but often overlooked trick to prolonge the life of your seat foam when reupholsterying is adding a layer of fabric, calico or hessian over the seating webbing before...

Upholstery Tip #24: Protect your foam

One simple but often overlooked trick to prolonge the life of your seat foam when reupholsterying is adding a layer of fabric, calico or hessian over the seating webbing before...

Old leather bag ready to be cleaned

A Guide to Cleaning & Restoring Leather

In this general guide, we'll explore a step-by-step instructions on how to restore the leather on your handbag, bringing back its luster and extending its lifespan.

A Guide to Cleaning & Restoring Leather

In this general guide, we'll explore a step-by-step instructions on how to restore the leather on your handbag, bringing back its luster and extending its lifespan.

🎥 How to tie on an upholstery button

🎥 How to tie on an upholstery button

In this quick how-to video, Antonia from Mollies Make & Create demonstrates the upholsterer’s slipknot—a clever knot that tightens as you slip it! This technique is perfect for tying on...

🎥 How to tie on an upholstery button

In this quick how-to video, Antonia from Mollies Make & Create demonstrates the upholsterer’s slipknot—a clever knot that tightens as you slip it! This technique is perfect for tying on...

🎥 How to carve a design in leather

🎥 How to carve a design in leather

Try using an Craftplus embossed tracing pattern for accurate linework on your leather projects. With the proper tools, you can craft beautiful leather carvings with intricate details and depth. Watch...

🎥 How to carve a design in leather

Try using an Craftplus embossed tracing pattern for accurate linework on your leather projects. With the proper tools, you can craft beautiful leather carvings with intricate details and depth. Watch...

Upholstery tacks, webbing and a magnetic hammer

Upholstery Tip #23: Stagger Your Tacks

A great upholstery tip comes when attaching tacks to your jute webbing. By following these steps, your upholstery work will look professional and stand the test of time. Strong tacks,...

Upholstery Tip #23: Stagger Your Tacks

A great upholstery tip comes when attaching tacks to your jute webbing. By following these steps, your upholstery work will look professional and stand the test of time. Strong tacks,...