--- title: Basic Leather working Tools for beginners description: "Leathercraft can be quite complex with specialized skills, but it can also be simple as you begin.  Here some simple Tools you may need as a beginner." image: https://blog.leatheredgepaint.com/hubfs/rickert%20tools-1.jpg --- [![Giardini Group Logo](https://blog.leatheredgepaint.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WEBSITE%20Sep2017/giardini-logo271x40.png?width=271&name=giardini-logo271x40.png "Giardini Group Logo")](https://www.leatheredgepaint.com) [![Get Started!](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1828330/63061a13-0cd5-4dd0-96df-68abf3782211.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1828330/63061a13-0cd5-4dd0-96df-68abf3782211) [![Whatsapp](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1828330/9cc7a30a-8984-4f27-a59e-a7f0352d688d.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1828330/9cc7a30a-8984-4f27-a59e-a7f0352d688d) # Basic Leather working Tools for beginners Posted: Jul 25. 2019 | Tags: [LEATHER CRAFT TOOLS](https://blog.leatheredgepaint.com/topic/leather-craft-tools) author: [Rachele Micucci](https://blog.leatheredgepaint.com/author/rachele-micucci) | Comments: 0 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 specialized skills, but it can also be simple as you begin.  **Here some simple Tools you may need as a beginner.** ** Needle and Thread** Perhaps the most basic tool you need is a **needle and thread** that can be used **to stitch leather**. Obviously, the needle and thread used for an embroidery project or a standard sewing craft will not do the job on leather. You’ll have to get a heavyweight needle that is durable enough to stitch through leather. For best results, you should select lacing or waxed thread specifically designed for leather. **Sharp Knife and Cutting Board** Another thing that you can’t do without is a sharp knife or cutting utensil. Again, regular crafting scissors won't work on leather. They are just not heavy-duty enough to make a clean cut through leather. It is important that you always **keep knives or cutting utensil very sharpened.**  **Stitching Pony or Clam** yes you are reading correctly, you may also need some stitching pony or stitching clam, these  are actually basic leatherworking tools. Similar to a vice or a clip, these tools are used to **keep your leather project in place**. A stitching pony or a stitching clam is not essential, but these tools can make your leather work easier by holding your project still. **Groover, Spacer, and Beveler** Leather groovers, spacers, and bevelers will help you achieve a more professional appearance. **Groovers** are used to **make a groove in the leather along a straight line**. This line shows where the stitches should be placed. **Spacers** can then be used to **measure an even distance** between the individual stitches. Once the places for the stitches are marked, you can make neat and attractive stitches without much trouble. With a **beveler**, you can **round off the uneven edges** of any piece of leather. This extra step gives your leather project a more finished look. In our e-shop we have selected some high quality tools made in Japan. 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