Leather Leaf Earrings - Free Template

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Leather Leaf Earrings - Free Template - Simple Gift Idea

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3 жыл бұрын

I wanted to make something new and interesting for my wife for valentine's day this year. I have previously made her some jewelry from wood, but I have recently been trying my hand at some leatherwork so I thought, why not try that out. I made these wet formed leaf earrings and my wife really seemed to like them.
A big shout out to Austin at High Caliber Craftsman who gave me some advice on making the earrings more natural looking. Check out his channel here: / highcalibercraftsman
I hope you enjoy the video!
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If you want to download the earring template you can find it along with a detailed step-by-step on the instructables article here: www.instructables.com/Leather...
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Here are some of the supplies, tools and materials I used in making this. The links are either to the exact tool/supply I used, or something very close.
2-3oz leather - amzn.to/39SULNU
Leather tool set - amzn.to/3rGIJgL
Fish hook earrings - amzn.to/3a06SsF
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Пікірлер: 91

@Poor_Mans_DIY 3 жыл бұрын

Mastering even more skills!! The earing came out extremely well. Pretty earrings for a pretty young lady! Husband of the week award granted to Grant! 👍

@TheGrantAlexander 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Sadly I have them to her last week so my husband of the week is already up. Gotta make her some more🤣🤣

@AndyCPugh 3 жыл бұрын

They came out really well. I think she likes them.

@TheGrantAlexander 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy! I think she likes them too!!

@FFD_Restorations 3 жыл бұрын

They look gorgeous! Very nice set of leather earrings. This video was very inspiring. Thanks you Grant, cheers 🍻

@TheGrantAlexander 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Boris! I can't wait to see you do some leatherwork in your upcoming videos 🍻🍻

@FFD_Restorations 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheGrantAlexander ☺️👍🍻

@FixitFingers 3 жыл бұрын

That's Morley worthy mate. Loved the mold, the extra dimension sets them off.

@TheGrantAlexander 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks James! One day I hope to be so good at something that you comment on Morley's video and say that's Grant worthy🤣🤣 sadly I think that will only happen if Morley makes some kind of beer project🤣

@BlackDogWoodwork 3 жыл бұрын

Way cool. Looks like the wife loved em.

@TheGrantAlexander 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I think she did for real as she has been wearing them everyday since I gave them to her 😁

@HighCaliberCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job Grant! That molding technique with the wood was a great idea!

@TheGrantAlexander 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Austin! I wonder who have me that great idea??🤣

@MorleyKert 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, man! That mold is a really cool idea. And the ending is very sweet :)

@TheGrantAlexander 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Morley! The mold worked way better than I thought it would! Thanks for giving me the intro into leathercraft😁

@JustMightDIY 3 жыл бұрын

These are beautiful! Loved seeing you do some more leatherwork.

@TheGrantAlexander 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I am hoping to do more this year 😊😊

@RLLWoodworks 3 жыл бұрын

These turned out great Grant. Love the little mold you made for them. Very slick.

@TheGrantAlexander 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rory! ☺️ It was fun trying to come up with a way of making the mold. ☺️

@sumosprojects 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely gift made from the heart, love how you are taking on new crafts mate & that’s what it’s all about 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺👌👍

@TheGrantAlexander 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dirk! It's been fun learning something new. Gotta try done skills that can be done in the heated workspace🤣 hope you are doing well 🍻🍻👍

@dnrblueliner 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Turned out beautifully. Plus reminded me it's Valentine's Day this week. (Thanks !)

@TheGrantAlexander 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob! It's hard to remember these important dates when we have been on lockdown for so long🤣🤣

@jacobdaugherty4052 3 жыл бұрын

A lot of good techniques and tricks. The outtake at the end was great. 👍🏻

@TheGrantAlexander 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jacob! The outtakes are usually my favourite part of the video, glad someone stuck around til the end up see them🤣

@jlife7637 3 жыл бұрын

Grant, that's a really nice earring. The making process looks simple, but the earrings are very beautiful. Your wife looks so happy. It's a great Valentine's Day gift.👍👍👍

@TheGrantAlexander 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! It is pretty simple and I think anyone could do it if they wanted to. Thanks for watching! :)

@FlippinRejects 3 жыл бұрын

Those look great Grant. What a cool project. You, Morley, and Ethan are making me want to try some leather work. Great video as always.

@TheGrantAlexander 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shane! I think you should give it a try! Lots of leather out there waiting to be flipped into a new project👍👍🍻

@heyimamaker 3 жыл бұрын

You made that look easy, the earrings look so nice! Cheers!

@TheGrantAlexander 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam! Making things look easy is such a nice compliment 😊

@BusyBeeLiving 3 жыл бұрын

very thoughtful gift, turned out amazing well done grant

@TheGrantAlexander 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much☺️ it was a fun project for sure!

@MakerCuisine 3 жыл бұрын

The earing came out great Grant

@TheGrantAlexander 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jacob!!😁

@EthanCarterDesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool man! The press you made was awesome!

@TheGrantAlexander 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ethan! When you have no clue what you are doing you can come up with some creative solutions🤣🤣

@EthanCarterDesigns 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheGrantAlexander Haha I know exactly what you mean!

@KirstiePervinDavies 3 жыл бұрын

Such a nice gift 💝 the jig mould worked so well. Really finessed the overall effect. Nice work Grant 😁

@TheGrantAlexander 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kirstie! It was a fun project and I am really happy with how it turned out 😊

@IrishChippy 3 жыл бұрын

Wow Grant. Great Video, great result and topped off by your always beautiful wife modeling them

@TheGrantAlexander 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pascal! Definitely all the credit goes to my wife, she can make anything look good!

@IrishChippy 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheGrantAlexander 😁😂😁🤣 Wahaha. Well she certainly makes you look good. It is evening time here, so 🍻🍻🍻

@TwistedTwineWoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

Great project! Spot on idea for the leather mold...perfect shape! Really liked the music choice too!

@TheGrantAlexander 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Christy! I give partial credit to Austin for bullying me into wet-forming the leather to make it more realistic looking! lol. I am glad at least one person likes the music, it is a big departure from the norm on my channel 🤣

@TwistedTwineWoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheGrantAlexander music really fits the mood and brings it all together!

@TheGrantAlexander 3 жыл бұрын

@@TwistedTwineWoodworking 🧡🧡

@GrumpysWorkshop4 3 жыл бұрын

They look amazing

@TheGrantAlexander 3 жыл бұрын

thanks mate!!

@DeadriseWoodCrafts 3 жыл бұрын

I really like this project! that was a good looking EC x-acto knife.

@TheGrantAlexander 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Emmett! It was a lot of fun to make. I agree, Ethan makes some nice leather x-actos!

@TakamiWoodshop 3 жыл бұрын

Right on man, that'll keep you in beer for a while 👍👍

@TheGrantAlexander 3 жыл бұрын

Haha one can only hope🍻🍻

@davebauerart 3 жыл бұрын

Really cool! Nice use of the ice pick.

@TheGrantAlexander 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave! It was a live saver in that moment, that's for sure! I gotta double thank Austin for that 😂

@tfturning 3 жыл бұрын

Looking good Grant, nice job! 👍

@TheGrantAlexander 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! It was a fun little project and the wife enjoys them 😁😁

@SujMenon 3 жыл бұрын

Cool stuff buddy, looks like your leather working skills are growing 👌 👍 😀

@TheGrantAlexander 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! They are coming along nicely, but still lots to learn! 🍻

@justinbyers1441 3 жыл бұрын

Brother that was awesome man, great video... that was absolutely amazing work and to watch, really liked the process and how you did the walk through 👏 well done man, and the misses seemed extremely happy 😊, keep up the amazing work brother 🙌

@TheGrantAlexander 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Justin! It was a lot of fun to experiment and make something nice for my wife 😊

@WoodChuckCreations 3 жыл бұрын

Looks great man! Very artistic

@TheGrantAlexander 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chuck! I sometimes pretend I am an artist, lol!

@CharacterRedWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome and the look on her face I’m sure was worth every second of this project. Love the bloopers at the end as well! 😂

@TheGrantAlexander 3 жыл бұрын

hahah thanks! Was totally worth it, and I didn't even show the four prototypes I made before figuring out how to get the leaves to look this good!

@wamcraft8795 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Alex good job and very nice idea 💪

@TheGrantAlexander 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! It was a fun project ☺️☺️

@DeanMakes 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, I've been admiring your leather work on Instagram for the last few weeks, it's been awesome to see your skill levels progression, keep up the great work!

@TheGrantAlexander 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Dean! It has been fun learning something new. Have you ever worked with leather? I feel like it would work well with your aesthetic

@DeanMakes 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheGrantAlexander it's up there on my list of things to do, I brought a leather starters kit last Maker's Central but never really sat down and used it. After seeing your stuff I know who to ask questions 😅

@TheGrantAlexander 3 жыл бұрын

@@DeanMakes haha🤣 not sure if I'm the right guy to answer, but I'm always happy to help if I can🤣🤣

@jdpalettes3753 3 жыл бұрын

Beau projet mon ami !!! 👍😉

@TheGrantAlexander 3 жыл бұрын

Merci beaucoup!! ☺️☺️

@wb_finewoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

They came out great Grant. I need to get back to doing some leather work someday.

@TheGrantAlexander 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Don! Leather is fun, but you seem to enjoy the woodwork, so just keep doing the thing you love!

@wb_finewoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheGrantAlexander I enjoyed leather work too. I did some back in high school and still have some of my tools.

@TheGrantAlexander 3 жыл бұрын

Well then I expect the next video to include some leather work🤣🤣😁

@wb_finewoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheGrantAlexander 😁 Not the next one but maybe sometime this year. I want to add a leather pocket to my shop apron whenever I can get to it.

@TheGrantAlexander 3 жыл бұрын

@@wb_finewoodworking I'll keep an eye out for the video ☺️

@WoodenItBeNice 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Grant, They look brilliant. I have thought about doing some leather work but as I don't have any of the materials or tools I have been put off by the potential cost of buying everything for something I may not like or be any good at so would not use very much, a 12" by 12" piece is leather is about $35 here. Great video Grant. Take care. Cheers, Huw

@TheGrantAlexander 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Huw! I had the same feeling so I bought a cheap set of tools from Amazon (about $20) and so far they have served me pretty well. I did find the cost of material to be more of a factor, but of you want to try something it is going to cost. ☺️

@MarkMcCluney 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice work Grant. That little edging tool is very neat, is it difficult to sharpen? (I always end up worrying about sharpening...) Thanks mate and say hi to Pyro Girl and the Grantlet.

@TheGrantAlexander 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark! I have only started working with leather so I haven't had to sharpen then yet. I assume it's like the woodworking v groove tool and you have to make/buy something that fits perfectly into the V and use some stropping compound. They are also cheap enough that if I ever make them dull I'll just upgrade to a better version made of higher quality steel. 🤣 I've passed along your hello ☺️

@LonghornWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Cool, the finish on the leather was really nice. How much did the model charge you ?

@TheGrantAlexander 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Harki! She didn't charge much, just two leather leaf earrings🤣🤣

@ProjectsandThings 3 жыл бұрын

Well done young sir!, what is the stuff you used to make the leather brown and then black? Does it keep it´s form once it is dried, or does it want to go back flat after a while?

@TheGrantAlexander 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Yves! Great questions. I used dark brown leather dye, it might look black, but it's just dark brown. If it doesn't get wet again it will hold its shape indefinitely. ☺️