The right way to case leather for tooling

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There is no ONE RIGHT way to case leather but in this video I show you how I do it and more importantly, talk about why we case leather and help you learn to recognize in your own tooling whether your leather is too wet, too dry, or just right.
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@peregrineelea2686 5 ай бұрын

All your videos are so helpful!! thank you for putting out all this free educational content :) it's really helping me out on my journey!

@user-zm1ho5ko6s Ай бұрын

Great job! Thank you 🙋🏼‍♀️

@Ps2352 6 ай бұрын

This made the biggest difference in my shading. Thanks

@travisstafford397 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you this is one of the most informative videos I’ve watched. As a beginner to leather craft I needed this.

@joemeling3216 2 жыл бұрын

Getting the right moisture content can be often overlooked by beginners but it is so important. I hope this video makes things a bit more clear for you.

@jeffkokes1360 Жыл бұрын

dude i didnt know how important moisture is! this may be one of the most important tooling vids ive seen

@joesbarbecue1 8 ай бұрын

Winner winner chicken dinner! Great information. Thanks.

@boydhilley9951 Жыл бұрын

Good video. This is info that I needed. Thanks

@olafdelke-lejeune6093 Жыл бұрын

Incredibly helpful advices!! Thanks. 👍

@teresamantei4818 10 ай бұрын

Wow this is helpful!!

@readytostartshooting 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!! Wow!!

@susanna1207 Жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you, I’ve learned a lot.

@jhunnail505 2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome thanks

@jaystewart7764 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU !!! EXCELLENT VID !!

@carr869 Жыл бұрын

That was a really good comparison video on casing. Thank you for taking the time to make and share this with us.

@KingLoopie1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for these videos, Joe! I'm just beginning to do any tooling at all and these are really helpful tips to get me going on the right direction! 👍👍

@yasminbadr1193 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@smartagency7777 2 ай бұрын

thank you very much..❤❤❤❤❤

@taziozaffarone6899 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing your amazing technique

@ronpeterson9055 3 ай бұрын

Good information, really helped.

@BladeDMC 6 ай бұрын

Very useful video! Thanks! 👍🏻

@markwilkerson6785 Жыл бұрын

Great video on casing leather.. I found it very helpful

@calencawley1013 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. Very helpful for a inspired beginner looking for info /knowledge!! 🙏🏼

@robertsebetka7330 5 ай бұрын

Casing and Burnishing Leather

@DavidHart-cb7oz 10 ай бұрын

Thank you. That sure helps me . Now I guess more practice. Great job

@jackkrag Жыл бұрын

thank you sir.

@Hasanabitake Жыл бұрын

6:03 I've tried feeling it through the screen and you were right I cannot feel it. :P

@travisstafford397 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so often I’ve read that you must case the leather but that was it. Your video has the details I needed.

@joemeling3216 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! I’m so glad to hear it was helpful. Thank you for taking time to watch it!

@caseypurdum5822 Жыл бұрын

This has been super helpful. I have had the line move when bevelling (like the too wet leather) when I didn't think it was to wet. I didn't have Herman oak Leather, just a cheaper veg tan leather. Could that be part of it?

@mikevan7870 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe for the help can’t wait for my Barry King #2 to see that good burnished look keep up the good work . Thanks Again !

@joemeling3216 2 жыл бұрын

New tools are exciting! Thanks for watching!

@manuelmancia3911 Жыл бұрын

wonderful explanation! I learn more than six months ago, this art is only Will make perfecto with constantly practice, ando practice, I was very frustrating with tooling, but I improve every day, practice is the only way to have the Best results, thanks mister Meling, You are awesome, good night, My Best wishes Ford You and your family.

@prometheus4916 Жыл бұрын

Joe what tool do you use to make them stright line stand out like that I'm new to leather I'm try to find out what I'm needing to order to make that happen wanting to buy all my tools at one time then I'll sign up for your classes I want to get this done as soon as possible thank you for such great videos

@shirleymalar304 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! This is the best explanation of how to determine the proper moisture content of cased leather I have seen! Thank you, Joe. This is a 'game changer' for me!

@integraacer420 2 жыл бұрын

Great pointers! Id say yeah mushy would be about the only way to describe tooo wet. Keep up good work!

@joemeling3216 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Haha yes, mushy is the best I can come up with.

@fuzzroesler1782 2 жыл бұрын

Can I use eco-flo Hi-Lite color stain for a back ground?

@maciejwysocki3089 Жыл бұрын

Guys I am leatherworking amateur and 1yr into leather carving. I apply the tips you give us, though I never achieve this "burnishing" dark color variation, no matter what I do. I use veg tanned leather but I saw in other videos that some leather types may not have this very nice effect. Can anyone recommend me a specific leather tannery that offers shipment in Europe-Poland with leathers suitable for tooling in regards of the burnishing effect ?

@kingleon1947 9 ай бұрын

How do you remove the tape from the back of your project??

@Jib230181 Жыл бұрын

hi there I’m a newbie to leather crafting I done a bit tooling last night on a pattern and the banishing was coming through quite nicely nice and crisp and dark but I come to it today after it’s dried and the banishing isn’t as dark as before so just quick question what can cause this to happen? The leather I’m using is supposed to be a very good grade it looks very clean and nice is pretty thin at 2mm just wondering if I didn’t have it 100% perfect wetness or hammering hard enough if that is a thing. A little help if you can I appreciate it. Thank you.

@406montana59840 Жыл бұрын

What causes the blue smudges from stamping or tooling? The seems to be on the rough side. Kinda bugs me when I see it.sometimes if I over. Wet the leather. Got any advices.

@mp6448 Жыл бұрын

Great video - I definitely learned a lot! Does the color shading and burnishing remain as distinct after the leather loses its moisture? Or does it start to look like it does on the dry leather? Thanks!

@joemeling3216 Жыл бұрын

It will fade slightly but the idea is that by getting a good burnish to start with, it will hold a lot of that color.

@jojopaul6136 Жыл бұрын

Is it possible to tool 3-4 ounce leather

@drewgrob9791 Жыл бұрын

what brand is your maul an weight ?

@r.q.5457 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe, this video helped! What is the absolute minimum, ounce weight leather that can be carved? Thx

@joemeling3216 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. I’ve tooled as low as 3oz before but I don’t recommend going less than a 5-6oz unless the project absolutely requires it.

@nightshade7240 Жыл бұрын

Hi Joe, been inspired to start attempting tooling. I don't have access to the same sort of leather you do but I bought some scrap leather pieces of different kinds just to see if I could get a feel for it. I find quite a bit of it won't burnish at any point in the casing process. Even though it is veg tan, is there just some leather that won't burnish or take good impression? I am very new to this so user error might be in play but I was just curious. Also is there a quality to leather that dictates how well it cases, tools and burnishes? I want to access the best leather I can but I don't have the budget for expensive leather.

@workinprogress5431 10 ай бұрын

Hope you've made some progress in the meantime but figured I'd share what I know. Being new myself I found thinner scraps of veg tan (2-4oz) didn't work very well, but when I bumped up to some 5-6oz belly cuts things improved. These were all the basic economy veg tan from Tandy. The 5-6oz belly cuts were $20 each and the most affordable I could find in appropriate thickness for tooling, and I've been happy so far. They're irregular size but great for practice or smaller pieces like knife sheaths or wet molding as well.

@schalklubbe407 Жыл бұрын

Joe would you recommend re-casing the entire project when it becomes too dry or just the portion that you are working, on belts and straps for axample

@joemeling3216 Жыл бұрын

In most cases I recommend rewetting the entire project. That avoids water stains as it dries.

@juansantoyo6222 Жыл бұрын

Do you use tape on the back of your leather before you tool it?

@joemeling3216 Жыл бұрын

Yes, I like to use a clear packing tape.

@brycebentley4809 2 жыл бұрын

What Barry king velvet size would you recommend for all around use

@brycebentley4809 2 жыл бұрын

Beveler

@joemeling3216 2 жыл бұрын

I really like my number 2 for a universal size

@outfitr9703 2 жыл бұрын

Do you always use the higher grades of herman oak? I'm kind of a sucker for bargain, on sale leather.

@joemeling3216 2 жыл бұрын

I do. The higher quality leather makes such a difference when you tool it. I love bargain leather when it comes to chrome tan leather but I don’t compromise with my veg tan leather.