10 LEATHERCRAFT TIPS, TRICKS & HACKS!

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@jeffbrubaker4460 2 ай бұрын

Another quick tip for beginners, a soldering iron can also burn your threads and if you adapt your small stamps to thread into where the tip goes you can use itbrand with. You can also adapt a cheap drill press for handheld drills to hold the soldering iron to use as a hot stamp.

@jeffb957 4 жыл бұрын

Hi there, I'm brand new to leather, but I've been a woodworker for years. You are right about stropping. That's how I keep my hand carving chisels nice. When you make a strop, avoid using a 2x4 as your wood base. As temperature and humidity changes the wood will move and distort its shape a bit. Instead use a piece of 3/4" MDF, or a scrap of cabinet grade plywood. Those are dimensionally stable, so there will be no wood movement issues to change the shape of your sharpening surface. Happy crafting 😊

@anantharamba6832 3 жыл бұрын

Greetings, Thanks for the overall video, with practical tips and hacks.

@HelenMcLean 4 жыл бұрын

"Creating corners. There's a way around this." Nice pun.

@garyledford2901 4 жыл бұрын

I've been doing leather for a few years, and you showed me some new tricks. Especially the heat gun for scratches, and the string trick for stropping edge bevelers. Good stuff!

@redroadrunner1545 4 жыл бұрын

Love your work. Thanks for sharing your tips. The string for the beveler perfect. But trim allowance is a key tip. Thank you. Cant wait to get some more leather.

@markdmaker3173 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I love the tips and tricks videos. I’m gearing up to start leather work and really appreciate all that extra help.

@asheirahs_nook 4 жыл бұрын

I'm just learning about bookbinding, but would love to combine it with leatherworking someday to make beautiful leatherbound journals and/or books. I love how your explanations are clear and to the point.

@amiekennedy9830 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 10000x over for putting such quality content out. Your channel has inspired me to finally start learning leather craft. I’m excited to try some of the projects on here.

@HeyMJ. 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tips, especially burnish/edging & #10 re: scratches. Thank you! 👜👞

@jamesjimmeyer7775 4 жыл бұрын

My man!!!!! One of the best videos I’ve seen so far. The presser foot trick....heat gun to get out scratches....edge beveled sharpening!!! Daaaayyyymmmmnn !!!! Jim & Erin / Riptide Leatherworks

@anemoiyang4362 4 жыл бұрын

These tips are so genuine, I don’t know much about leather craft , but I can see them be actually helpful

@calissaobviouslycannotdeci7419 4 жыл бұрын

This has got to be one of the best tips video i have seen in a while! Thanks for sharing and I hope you make more. I'm new to leather and learning stuff like this makes it more fun and less scary. xoxo

@Picardgolf 4 жыл бұрын

Putting out amazing content and has pushed me into leather craft. #handmade #leathercraft

@eddieoneill9393 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million for your tips and the way you share it. Love your workshop.

@appleml8013 4 жыл бұрын

You convinced me to try leather crafting out. I only bought the leather and the tools you used for tracing and cutting out the leather pieces, just to see if I could do that part lol. I did it pretty dang well and now i'm motivated to go further. Just purchased the rest of the tools to finish the job, hope I can do it. Thanks for all of these videos!

@bmedic7162 2 жыл бұрын

how’s it going now?

@em_aitch 4 жыл бұрын

Very good tips! I discovered couple of these tips already by myself, but few are new to me, so thanks for that ;) Keep up the good work Ryan!

@tangiesearsbrown2022 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!!! I’ve learned something amazing. Definitely gonna do the foil hack.

@SamHolland 4 жыл бұрын

LOVING the new space, man. Watched your videos on it with Peter, and your tour and it makes an epic backdrop :) Keep smashing it.

@starharrington 2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your timely and useful hacks and tips! Although I work a full time job, my heart longs for creativity. Since I create several different genres, I forget the basic skills sometimes when starting a new project. I create custom journals, from dyeing and baking my paper to creating a 300-page book. So I’ve made all the book innards and I want to make a leather cover, 1st leather journal 😬. Can’t tell you how many hours I’ve wasted and leather I’ve ruined 😡. But I’m not giving up, I keep searching and researching and that’s how I found you. Thank you for stepping up and sharing your talent and your love for it with others. I’m listening …

@johndally7994 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video. Love your workshop.

@timmahoney9720 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing these insights ! Sending up some love to you and your family from Brooklyn ! ✌️

@Hahalehandro 4 жыл бұрын

Man, you are so inspiring! I admire your enthusiasm and devotion. Since I discovered your videos on KZfaq you've been encouraging me to pursue my own leather craft thing. God bless you! Greetings all the way from Bulgaria! :)

@LittleKingGoods 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!!

@albertoarnaizt.9746 4 жыл бұрын

Gracias por todo los que nos compartes. Es una maravilla ver tus videos, por todo que aprendo y sobre todo con el sentimiento que trasmites. Mis mejores deseos para tus proyectos. Saludos desde España.

@SOEtacticalgear 4 жыл бұрын

Love this video man

@SidsDrakon 4 жыл бұрын

I don't leather craft but man its soo satisfying to watch you work. It so awesome to see leather working. Keep it going.

@Hackdaddy81 4 жыл бұрын

About to get my first leather and tool and learn how to do this jazz.

@maryirwinartdesign8235 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you SEW MUCH for the spring hack for my Juki!. Had no idea you could do that to reduce the pressure, but will take mine out in the morning! It’s been driving me crazy! I already filed down the bottoms of my pressure feet with a Dremel which helped too.

@mohamedabogabal2912 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as usual.. Big fan from Egypt and just starting in leather handcraft

@itzmetharindu 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you LKG !! This helps a lot

@madelinegrudens 2 жыл бұрын

Those were truly useful tips - for me anyways!! Thanks so much for sharing - especially sharpening rotary blades - I spend so much money on them, but always save the used blades for paper and pattern cutting - (I make clothing) - now I know I can sharpen them and use them on my leather projects!!!

@MrMicrogravity 4 жыл бұрын

I made a 'saddlebag' (about 16" x 8" 4") for use on an antique bicycle. This would get rough use over the years so I used slight bits of epoxy to lock the stitching in hidden areas. Several spots along long lengths of stitching and on stitching of straps and buckles. In case the stitching gets nicked or cut, the stitching won't all pull out. Thanks for the heat sealing of the waxed thread to lock the ends.

@shawnpatapoff5846 4 жыл бұрын

Damn! I was really wondering how the hell to sharpen my edge beveler!

@briansmith5579 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for the trick about the corners. I got my corner punch but I can never get to cut straight, it always flares out as I punch it down; maybe cuz of the thickness of the leather. I've got a new back up plan now!

@kaidean 4 жыл бұрын

I bought a corner punch which is smaller than I wanted so I exclusively use the cutting method for nice rounded corners.

@aleksandrejikia2712 3 жыл бұрын

I use a tobacco filters for coloring edges of my leatherworks, it's very simple and comfortable :)

@tovdy 4 жыл бұрын

Could you make a video on sizing your projects? Love your vids man.

@erinjoy8338 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome tips and tricks! As always thanks for the amazing content Ryan! 🇨🇦🤟🏽

@garywills5682 4 жыл бұрын

Here ive been folding sandpaper in half with rouge and fighting to hone my edge bevelers . Works but cant wait to try string to hone them. Thanks

@betford2 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are so easy to watch and helpful!

@shirleymalar2773 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video! Love all the useful tips & tricks.

@roihuvuorennahka1631 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ryan for good tips! Signed up for Skillshare too.

@alzathoth 4 жыл бұрын

all I can say is AWESOME! as a beginner I am sometimes overwhelmed and even intimidated with leathercraft. THANK YOU. you got a sub today! :)

@nickedik 4 жыл бұрын

You are an inspiration! Keep going! ✌️

@karengerber8390 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Thread zap to melt the wax buildup is genius!

@slrstuff7408 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this mate, for an old bloke starting a new craft, this was a cool insight. Cheers from Australia!

@user-nn3mp3on6c 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Ryan! You are really a cool man! Your advice to pull out the spring on the sewing machine divided my sewing into before and after. Respect from Ukraine, thank you very much for what you are doing!

@melmerc40 4 жыл бұрын

These are all great tips! I don't have any tips, but I would really enjoy seeing a video about what you do with your leather scraps. In sewing, it's easy to avoid fabric waste and fabric scraps can be used in so many different ways, so I'm curious to know how leather scraps can be repurposed or recycled.

@Cgljr 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips, appreciate you sharing.

@suziedeschene5069 4 жыл бұрын

We love this growth. Love this channel

@LittleKingGoods 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support Susie!!

@Kaalokalawaia 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips. Thank you.

@Eristhenes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing🙏🏿 I came up with a hack for the foil, too. I heat a cast iron skill with maybe a 1/2 inch border. I set my stamp(s) on it and heat the stamp(s) up, then pick up the stamp handle with a mitten and press into the foil. Still trying to perfect the process, though. It doesn’t always come out neat and clean.

@pwaguzipapa7328 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one nice, thanks for the tips. Am a beginner and i appreciate your advice. Thanks

@pavelochonsky1213 4 жыл бұрын

Super awesome video. Itd be great to have more like this one

@k_sey.9370 4 жыл бұрын

Love the input on the gold foil! What brand foil do you use & where can I get some!? Thanks!

@theuktoday4233 4 жыл бұрын

I like your videos, I am locked down in the UK right now and wanted to learn something new so ordered tools and will be learning by the end of this week virus permitting! Thanks for all the helpful videos.

@fengyuwang4306 4 жыл бұрын

Finally got an update. Thanks

@LizDavis2009 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Ryan! Thank you for all your tips and tricks!! I've picked up so much from watching your videos. And thanks for the two free months of skillshare. I just signed up!!

@killernils 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks alot for the tips!

@andrewnguyen5546 3 жыл бұрын

Trim allowance is so good. Thank you so much for the tip.

@allfortheking469 3 жыл бұрын

Priceless, thank you.

@cdfont1962 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I learn so much from your videos..

@kristymelgoza6380 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent tips! Thanks!

@nestorverdu8125 3 жыл бұрын

Gracias por todo el aporte de conocimientos que haces, DIOS TE BENDIGA !!!

@kendaigle1243 2 жыл бұрын

Loved #9 figured it out about 6 months ago. Dye for edging is brilliant

@Aligned_CEO 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video!! Great tips. Also, what acrylic do you use in the edge dye markers?

@damarsantosa1115 4 жыл бұрын

Tks LKG, very helpful

@StoryDrivenThomas 4 жыл бұрын

I don't make leather goods but I find your videos so entertaining (and relaxing) to watch. Even this video where I am learning about all the different tools, hacks, and techniques. Keep up the good work! P.S. The wood burnishing tool is my favorite part of every video for some reason!

@LittleKingGoods 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Thomas!

@letshaveago 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Lots of great tips for details I might have missed if you hadn't highlighted them.

@fatmasami9989 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for helping us with theses important tips, tricks and hacks 😅 , hope you have all the best 🌸🌸

@cancindemir228 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, the tricks you gave us are just amazing !!!

@LittleKingGoods 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@thymusicman 4 жыл бұрын

Great video as always, thanks!

@lukedorny 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed with all of these but didn’t think about the thread zapper. Speed reducer is critical, especially for learning, but even as a pro. +1 for Smiths.

@gergogalamb2793 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you :) great tips 🦾

@dc85337 3 жыл бұрын

For the pressure foot - it pays to sand off the very sharp edges. I did this to mine and it also made a big difference. Spring tension reduction and sanding the edges is the trick to preventing marks on the leather.

@DavidJynnTru 4 жыл бұрын

i love the way you sharing

@lauraweiss7875 4 жыл бұрын

Before watching this video I wondered if there was anything new or useful here. Uh... yeah! Thanks for all the great tips!

@LittleKingGoods 4 жыл бұрын

Haha yay!

@Ruyagozlemi 3 жыл бұрын

OmG!! The edge beveler one got me! I have to keep buying new ones cause no one knows how to sharpen them.. thanks for that !

@FrankieG411 4 жыл бұрын

New to leather craft and love it!!!!! Very rewarding.... Just found you ....great stuff here! So question I see that you use the corner punch on pretty much of all your goods. Do you do this for a specific reason? I know my corners don't always look so great is this a way around that issue? .... more tips please thanks for sharing

@heyyitsandy 4 жыл бұрын

LKG droppin' knowledge babyyyy

@cannorr8244 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot man. Love your channel)))

@ImaginationHobbies 4 жыл бұрын

Dude yes! I always burnish with dye alone!

@BruceAUlrich 4 жыл бұрын

Good tips. Thanks for sharing!

@darklabelleather 4 жыл бұрын

Great work!

@SVENofKY 4 жыл бұрын

Thnx!! Great tips!! Regarding marking of leather by pressor foot or feed dogs: my machine (inexpensive one) came with really sharp teeth that were tearing the leather up. So, I ground the teeth down and then coated the nubs with epoxy to get a smooth surface. Worked great. Don’t understand why they would supply such horrible feet/dogs but, stuff happens, hacks to the rescue.

@lorabrady-welcometoourkitc9931 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the fantastic video. I already have a Juki straight stitch machine but would really want to get a walking foot one. Can you please share what model you are currently using. Thank you!

@johnleftwich650 4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff!

@michelantounchatta81 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for all the small and important notes and tips on using leather tools. Greetings to you from Syria, from Damascus. I am interested in the videos you make and I can learn from you from a distance. Thank you and I will subscribe to your channel.

@hideteak9098 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. Dull edge bevellers have been a consistent difficulty for me; the string trick is just genius! Thanks so much! Once you get your cheesy intro/outro thing sorted your channel will easily be one of the best! 😁👍

@samossio4987 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for the great ideas! quick question... where can i make a makers mark in usa??? thanks in advance :)

@fredpfeiljr6450 4 жыл бұрын

Such awesome videos Ryan ! You are truly an inspiring person to watch and listen to. You are opening things up for people to see and try new things. Awesome work ! Can you tell me where you got your 'shoe hammer' I guess its called. Didn't see it in the links.

@rebelmarshall3632 2 жыл бұрын

A lighter with the right distance will not burn your project. Hammering the stitches it to prevent wear in the stitches. Water is free for burnishing; dye isn't. I love that scratch fix.

@rahulpoddar801 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Hacks, Lovely.

@kori1325 4 жыл бұрын

Your videos are the best 👍

@sailnekkid 4 жыл бұрын

Have been doing leatherwork off and on since 1969.....Still have all my original tools, plus a gazillion more I've collected over the years depending on what new projects I work on....Never knew anything like the Thread Zap existed.....Now I know.....Am ordering one today.... ;o) Thanks!

@cocheeze69 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing!

@user-ec7ku4jr7i 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thank you! Had no idea dye would burnish well on vegtan. Thank you for listing all your tools in the description, may I ask though, where did you source your makers marks? They are unreal.

@oldmexico3535 3 жыл бұрын

Good job dude! Thanks a bunch I appreciate it .. I’ll subscribe I saw a couple in there that haven’t even crossed my mind

@bernardbarlaan4078 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips Godbless

@kittvt 2 жыл бұрын

Great video - thanks!

@MandrilSolo 2 жыл бұрын

Wow….. priceless ! Thank you thank you, for the time and effort you put in these videos. God bless u brother and gives prosperity in every way ! I mean it.