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LEATHER CRAFT TOOLS
Aug 28. 2019

Do you know how to use an Edge Beveler?

Leather working is an intricate art, composed by a lots of steps. Some of them affects the leather edges. The cutting step creates a squared edge. It is really ...

author: Rachele Micucci

LEATHERCRAFT
Aug 19. 2019

Get the best out of a Cheap Leather? Is possible...

In a world full of great leathers with almost no imperfection there are some that aren’t the best to work with. To avoid any waste, let’s see together how to ...

author: Rachele Micucci

LEATHER CRAFT TOOLS
Aug 05. 2019

CHISEL VS. PRICKING IRON - Do you know the differences?

YES, these are 2 different tools. Many people think that pricking irons are just the expensive version of chisels but indeed they have different features.

author: Rachele Micucci

LEATHER CRAFT TOOLS
Jul 25. 2019

Basic Leather working Tools for beginners

One of the benefits of choosing leathercraft as a hobby is that it can grow with you. By this I mean that this type of work can be quite complex, with intricate projects and ...

author: Rachele Micucci

LEATHERCRAFT
Jul 16. 2019

Safety First - 5 Tips to follow when Leatherworking

“At the end of the day, the goals are simple: safety and security." The safety is really important for us and it should be important to you too. Here 5 tips you ...

author: Rachele Micucci

LEATHERCRAFT TIPS & TRICKS
Jun 26. 2019

[TIPS & TRICKS]  Do you know how to distinguish a faux leather bag from a real one?

Did you ever spotted an amazing handbag on a store? You got closer, the design was great but you start having doubts. Is the bag made with real ...

author: Rachele Micucci

LEATHER EDGE PAINT
Jun 11. 2019

Does this Edge Paint need heating?

Deciding if ironing the leather edges or not is alway a tricky decision, because paints are not all the same. ...

author: Rachele Micucci

LEATHER EDGE PAINT
May 08. 2019

WATER-BASED edge paint. Great improvement for Leather Crafting

The best thing about the Water based paints is obviously their sustainability, but do you know that this type of paint is also better for leather?

author: Rachele Micucci

LEATHERCRAFT
May 03. 2019

3 main skills you can learn from Leather Crafting

Leather crafting is an art and as such, it must be practiced and perfected. However, practicing is not always simple and requires dedication, passion but above all the ...

author: Rachele Micucci

LEATHERCRAFT
Apr 16. 2019

Can home leather crafting become a Business?

Leather is a very popular material due to its versatility. You can use leather goods for any occasion and you would still be ...

author: Rachele Micucci