My Secret for Better Depth in Your Beveling

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2 жыл бұрын

I show you my secret to get more depth and better defined edges on in your beveling. It takes more time, but the results are spectacular!
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@Prospectpr 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I'd love to see one from walking into a store and selecting leather through to outlining the design. Everyone seems to start at carving, but no one covers selecting leather, selecting design, tool selection and leather preparation.

@TheLeatherverse 2 жыл бұрын

I think that is a fantastic idea. I will do my best to make that happen.

@madelinegrudens 2 жыл бұрын

Leather selection is the key to getting great results in your tooling and I can't tell you how many videos I watched to finally find the best leather to buy for tooling and how much money I've spent on the wrong leather because even the places that sell tooling leather give you junk pieces that don't accept a deep cut. If you did a video on that it would be truly helpful for people who are getting started especially if you want to cut, emboss, deboss and lift, you need a thick enough leather, but the right thickness for your project. That kind of information would be priceless and very much appreciated and would help a lot of people who can't afford expensive classes. Thanks so much for your video and time in making the information available. I really appreciate it!!

@TheLeatherverse 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea. I'll put it on the list.

@albertboggs5262 2 жыл бұрын

I would watch a floral tooling video from you. Specifically when you pear shade the flower petals. Why how and thought process. Thanks for the beveling lesson!

@TheLeatherverse 2 жыл бұрын

Got it on the list. I'll try to get it out in the near future.

@fernlintner65 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to see a floral tooling your extreme lifting on that maple leaf changed everything for me and this one did again thank you so much!

@TheLeatherverse 2 жыл бұрын

You're more than welcome. Glad they are making a difference. I'll put the floral tooling video on the list.

@TSimms7 2 жыл бұрын

I know recognition doesn't make a man a man....but you deserve it. beautiful work my friend

@TheLeatherverse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It doesn't make the man, but it sure does make the hours that go into the work more bearable. 🙂 I truly enjoy teaching others how to do it, so please feel free to leave suggestions for future videos.

@Dreamlineleather 2 жыл бұрын

Great video I would love to see a shop tour love seeing other people workstation and the tools they use . Also different notebooks or lining projects exc thanks for the video

@TheLeatherverse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'd be happy to do a shop tour sometime. I'll put it on the list.

@joshuaarmstrong9282 2 жыл бұрын

Yes please do a video on backgrounding. Great work

@TheLeatherverse 2 жыл бұрын

Than you. Will do.

@bobjones8864 Жыл бұрын

Excellent tips thanks.

@lindaparker5946 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much... this really helps. Would love a background and floral video

@TheLeatherverse 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it's helping. I'll get both videos on the list.

@demonspawn5967 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! This was really helpful :)!

@TheLeatherverse Жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Glad it helped.

@zook4886 2 жыл бұрын

Steep bevels wins. I just received my 3 Barry king bevels from America and will be using them only because I like the look. Great video. Greetings from Australia.

@TheLeatherverse 2 жыл бұрын

You're going to love them!

@johntyson9102 11 ай бұрын

Great job I injoy your video great information

@jonathantaylor9264 Жыл бұрын

Decorative cuts are the shading of the vains of the plant, hairs of the fur etc

@TheLeatherverse Жыл бұрын

Its funny...I agree with this, but I also agree with those who say decorative cuts are "flow lines" to pull your eye. I think it depends on how the artist wants to use them.

@MiloKolb 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, I'm currently learning and trying to get better with carving!

@TheLeatherverse 2 жыл бұрын

Keep at it. You'll get there

@stevequaife4403 2 жыл бұрын

Looks Great thank you

@TheLeatherverse 2 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

@tater6020 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. The stylus tip before making the cuts is a great idea. A set of steep bevelers from Barry king is on my list of needed tools. I also like to use a poundo rubber mat on top of the marble slab when using thinner veg tan. Seems to help get the definition.

@TheLeatherverse 2 жыл бұрын

The store thing came out of necessity. I wasnt happy with my cuts and needed a way to see them before I cut them in. Poundo-board helps a lot with thin leather. Matt board (for framing pics) works well too.

@TheLeatherverse 2 жыл бұрын

Stylus.... not store

@angelgering2501 Жыл бұрын

Great informative video. Thank you.

@TheLeatherverse Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Happy to help.

@randyharris9217 2 жыл бұрын

Would appreciate a video of what tools you recommend for someone getting into it and videos giving tips, trying to get into it love your work

@TheLeatherverse 2 жыл бұрын

Actually getting ready to launch that very video next!

@pauleysink9659 2 жыл бұрын

love it

@fernlintner65 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I need a tutorial on floral would love to know exactly how you think about it from the beginning pattern

@TheLeatherverse 2 жыл бұрын

I can do that. Got it on the list. 🙂

@18deadmonkeys 2 жыл бұрын

you do a great job as a teaching channel. Glad I discovered your channel.

@TheLeatherverse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I truly enjoy sharing it with others. Let me know if you have any ideas for videos.

@jessicakent5 2 жыл бұрын

I use BK standard bevelers for the same reason you use both: You get the crisp edges AND the wider band of shading but in one step. I also like to go over my beveling more than once, especially after I've backgrounded/matted. That really made a huge difference in my final product.

@TheLeatherverse 2 жыл бұрын

I'll have to check those out. Not familiar with them. Thanks!

@johnhenry7097 2 жыл бұрын

Just tried this and yes this is well worth tripling the beveling time. The result is AMAZING!!!!!

@TheLeatherverse 2 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear this! It really makes a difference for me but I love hearing it helped you too.

@johnhenry7097 2 жыл бұрын

Was very hesitant at first but luckily i already had all the tools anyways so I tried it and was like huh. It opens the cut and widens it first so when you bevel it normally it actually bevels deeper meaning more depth :) it works so well :D

@WillenaJennings 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to see a more detailed floral carving video....

@TheLeatherverse 2 жыл бұрын

Got it on the list. 👍

@zakjokela5377 Жыл бұрын

I would love a video on flower tooling I'll have to take 3 archives to see if it's been released yet

@angelopecora1 2 жыл бұрын

Very good

@TheLeatherverse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@deanlindholm8663 2 жыл бұрын

Nice lamp in the background

@TheLeatherverse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That's Tess...as in Tesla. I made her about a year ago. The water valve on her back is the on/off dimmer switch.

@saltysoldierleatherworking6815 Жыл бұрын

@@TheLeatherverse Now it just needs a small water pump and line going from her hand to your favorite sipping beverage.

@michaelkyle2409 2 ай бұрын

Did you ever do a video on tool floral

@philochristos Жыл бұрын

I'd like to see some drawing videos.

@TheLeatherverse Жыл бұрын

I'd probably refer you over to Don Gonzales' channel for that. He the one that taught me how to do it, and he's much better at it than I am.

@philochristos Жыл бұрын

@@TheLeatherverse I have watched both his videos and Joe Meling's, and I've learned some things from both of them. I even took Joe Meling's paid course. Drawing my own patterns has been a real struggle for me, though. Whenever I learn something new, especially when it's difficult, I find it helpful to hear the same thing from multiple sources because one person always has some detail the other doesn't have, or they explain things a little differently. Eventually, it will click. I think your drawings look great, so I'd love to see you draw them and listen in on your thought process. I'm sure other people would appreciate it, too. It's just a suggestion, though! I have already subscribed.

@kk5fe Жыл бұрын

Great videos! I was wondering if you had a part number for the steep edge beveler you use. Barry king doesn’t have anything in his catalog called that. You don’t have a link to it.

@TheLeatherverse Жыл бұрын

Yeah, Barry doesn't put numbers on them. The one I'm using is a extra steep edge bevel.

@knight4today Жыл бұрын

Man, I wish I would have seen this before doing that Bible Cover I put on the fan page…

@TheLeatherverse Жыл бұрын

If you haven't sealed it, you can always go back and rework it. 🙂

@VinnieChenzo Жыл бұрын

I can't find the BK S.E.B. in stock anywhere. Is it the smooth one or the checkered one. Absolutely great video's. I love them and I am a subscriber. Thank you so much.

@TheLeatherverse Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the support. I would suggest checking Barry's website. I use the checkered version, but both would be useful.

@leatheraccessories646 2 жыл бұрын

In my opinion, everything depends on which leather you work with, on a thinner one, the traditional one is the key, on a thicker leather the sharpest one works well ... but that's just my two cents!

@TheLeatherverse 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. If you're tooling a1-2oz leather, you can easily punch through with the steep edge.

@stephanmenzel9457 6 ай бұрын

I'm very interested in tooling oak leaves and acorns, but NOT the american species ,,Red oak" (Querqus rubra) with typical sharp pointet leaves. As an former forester I own a very old fine rifle with carving and engraving German oak leaves (Querqus robur). The gun strap should have the same. I can't find any patterns for, I persume for drawing myself.... Best regards from Germany

@dolfvantonder2210 Жыл бұрын

Like your work..my leather is very old and dry...what should I do to soften it..please...Regards Rudolph

@TheLeatherverse Жыл бұрын

Thank you. First, it's possible it might not be salvageable. But if it is, I would start with some Saddle Soap to clean it, the start lightly oiling it with neatsfoot oil. Go light and keep working it in until you're happy with it. Seriously go slow.

@fizbinsfire 4 ай бұрын

Yeah this was extremely helpfull

@maciejwysocki3089 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, thank you for these tips ! I love the burnishing, dark color you obtain only after the tooling itself. I am only 1yr into this craft and struggle a lot with finding good leather for tooling. I live in Poland, EU and the veg-tanned leathers we have here got absolutely zero burnishing effect and tooling looks just plain... could anyone recommend me good leather for tooling, purchaseable in EU ? Cheers

@TheLeatherverse 2 жыл бұрын

I can't recommend any leather in Poland, but I would encourage you to look into Fiebings antique paste. It'll add a lot of color similar to burnish. Let me know what you think.

@maciejwysocki3089 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheLeatherverse thank you for your answer. Actually I began using this paste just few weeks ago and I got to say it workshop perfect. Nonetheless, the leathers I work on require so much additional effort to make it look good...

@TheLeatherverse 2 жыл бұрын

@@maciejwysocki3089 I get it. Moisture content is a big factor. Make sure it's damp enough. :)

@nicolasnicolas9279 Жыл бұрын

How to bevel like a pro ? Use herman oak leather :D

@TheLeatherverse Жыл бұрын

That definitely helps!

@patrickbudd7689 Ай бұрын

The beveler your useing looks like a undercut beveler, i use this to raise my flower pedals and leaves

@witek607 2 жыл бұрын

Decorated cuts marks the direction of curves and lengths

@TheLeatherverse 2 жыл бұрын

It depends on who you ask... cause trust me, I've asked multiple very experienced craftsmen. In general, I agree.

@Edcabraltv Жыл бұрын

There has to be an easier way to do that. Like with a fancy drill with all kinds of bits. Like a hand tool for wood burning. Call me a newb I guess lol. Excellent work either way!

@TheLeatherverse Жыл бұрын

Sure. You can use a Pyrography kit to burn the image onto the leather, or an embossing machine to imprint the leather, or a laser... but none of that is "leather tooling" and none of those things have the depth. Those of us who enjoy tooling leather do it because we enjoy the process and we love the "art" of it. It's an old skill that's dying off.

@debbienason9236 Жыл бұрын

Have you since done a video on background?

@TheLeatherverse Жыл бұрын

Not yet, but it's on the list.

@billybeasley5131 Жыл бұрын

I seem to have a problem with my Barry king steep beveler going right through any 4-5 oz leather. Any suggestions?

@TheLeatherverse Жыл бұрын

There really only 3 things out can be. 1. The leather is too thin. I don't use my extra steep bevelers on anything less than 4oz. 2. Too hard of a strike with the maul. 3. Too heavy of a maul. I use a 12 and 16oz maul. Hope that helps.

@karimask5107 2 жыл бұрын

Would love a lesson on shading.. I can not shade worth a hoot..

@TheLeatherverse 2 жыл бұрын

Sure! Are we taking about shading floral carvings? There's a bunch of different techniques. What should the video focus on?

@josephroy4132 Жыл бұрын

Video on background..matting? And floral n skull

@TheLeatherverse Жыл бұрын

Good idea. I'll add it to the list.

@angelamathews4191 2 жыл бұрын

I tried to follow your link for the steep beveler by Barry king. It longer comes up. By chance do you have a new link?

@TheLeatherverse 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the heads up. I'll get another one posted asap.

@CK-jd1kf Жыл бұрын

Is that an electric mallet or is the video just playing very fast at those parts?

@TheLeatherverse Жыл бұрын

Normal mallet.... just sped up 3 or 4 times. 🙂

@mrmrshoffecker2887 Жыл бұрын

If the leather dries throughout this process are you re-wetting it???

@TheLeatherverse Жыл бұрын

Yes. I will case it really good initially, then us a spray bottle as needed to maintain the moisture.

@DLSWV 2 жыл бұрын

👍😉

@daxshell242 Жыл бұрын

i seem to be running into a problem that by the time i am done tooling, my leather piece already looks like it is 10 years old

@TheLeatherverse Жыл бұрын

Sounds like it's a moisture issue. Typically you'll need to dampen it several times during an extended project.

@vonjimi 2 жыл бұрын

What is tool used for the lifting?

@TheLeatherverse 2 жыл бұрын

Barry King petal lifters and modeling spoons. Links are in the description. :)

@readytostartshooting 2 жыл бұрын

What do use for a lifter

@TheLeatherverse 2 жыл бұрын

Good question. I primarily use the Barry King lifters (link in video description) or a deer foot modeling tool.

@christopherstrong3180 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a reason you couldn't do the traditiona beveling, then finish it with the steep bevler, and end up with the same result with 1 less step of beveling? 2 step instead of 3.

@TheLeatherverse 2 жыл бұрын

Good question! The reason I do it this way, vs the 2 step method, is because I will typically do my "extreme lifting" whenever possible. (We have a video on it). To do that style of lifting, you really want that well defined edge.

@osutgwna 2 жыл бұрын

is that HO leather or Tandy? and what weight?

@TheLeatherverse 2 жыл бұрын

Good question. It's 3-4 ounce leather from Tandy.

@hughanderson7285 2 жыл бұрын

The leather color is different on one side than the other, even where not tooled. The 3 bevel is a gcool idea.

@TheLeatherverse 2 жыл бұрын

If you're taking about the thumbnail for the video, that was done in photoshop. A thumbnail has to communicate an idea very quickly, so I adjusted the color on the thumbnail... the video had not been edited. And thank you!

@btodoroff 2 жыл бұрын

Great content you are putting out. Would subscribe twice if I could.

@TheLeatherverse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Greatly appreciated. When you put out a video, you hope it's helpful but you're not always sure.

@lynxlady5355 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed the information in this video, but the focus and lighting in this particular video made it difficult to impossible to see any detail. The lighting coming from behind your hand put the tooling area in deep shadow and while you must have been able to see what you were doing, it didn't show up on camera. I'm not watching these videos in order by date, so you may have resolved these issues by now. Still, a helpful video on the subject of dept in tooling though. Thank your for sharing your knowledge.

@TheLeatherverse Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. That's all stuff that comes with experience. It's trickier than you might think. I've got it sorted out over the last year.