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Girty Leather Co.
United States
Приєднався 6 лют 2023
Hey everybody, welcome to my UA-cam channel! My name is Ethan Girty and I am the owner/operator of Girty Leather Company! I create handmade custom leather goods here in Oklahoma! If you’re interested in more of my background or want to shop some of my items feel free to check out my website, girtyleatherco.com
I plan on using this platform to help grow the leatherwork community through instructional/entertaining videos and sharing my own experiences. At the end of the day, I still have a business and will be supporting my own personal brand as well. I am by no means an expert in any field but I love making content and want to share as much as I can with you all! I really appreciate any support and look forward to hearing from you! Thanks for tagging along!
I plan on using this platform to help grow the leatherwork community through instructional/entertaining videos and sharing my own experiences. At the end of the day, I still have a business and will be supporting my own personal brand as well. I am by no means an expert in any field but I love making content and want to share as much as I can with you all! I really appreciate any support and look forward to hearing from you! Thanks for tagging along!
How to Make a Custom Leather Putter Cover
This video is a step by step process on how I am currently making custom, leather putter covers! These particular putter covers are designed for blade style putters, and are made with Hermann Oak full grain vegetable tanned leather. These patterns are all hand carved, hand tooled, and can be designed many different ways to customize the look.
I have also developed a pattern pack that is now available on my website for any leather crafters that want to use the same template I show in this video! The pattern pack is a digital download that will include the putter cover template and also 7 different tooling designs, all hand drawn by me! The patterns are designed on 8 1/2 X 14 inch paper, and will need to be printed on that size paper to receive the full benefit of the designs. See the links below for more info!
Putter Cover Pattern Pack - Blade Style - DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
girtyleatherco.com/products/putter-cover-template-tooling-patterns-blade-style
Shop Girty Leather Co. Website
girtyleatherco.com/
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MATERIALS AND TOOLS USED IN VIDEO:
Leather:
- Hermann Oak full grain natural vegetable tanned leather 5/6 oz
- Vegetable tanned shearling
- 1/8" kangaroo lace - white
Tools:
- Exacto crafting knife
- Barry King Swivel Knife 1/4" thin blade 3/8" barrel
- Barry King 16 oz Tapered Maul
- Barry King 48 oz Round Maul
- Assortment of stamping tools
- Crafttool Stitch Groover
- Crafttool 5/32" Round Punch
- Crafttool Stitching Awl
- Crafttool Edge Beveler
- Fiskars 60mm Rotary Blade
- Buckle Guy Refillable Dye Marker
Materials:
- 8 1/2" X 14" Legal Size Printer Paper
- 9" X 12" Tracing Paper
- 8B graphite pencil
- Blue painter tape
- Water Spray Bottle
- Fiebings 100% Pure Neatsfoot Oil
- Fiebings Pro Dye Dark Brown
- Fiebings Tan Kote
- Fiebings Antique Paste Dark Brown
- Wool Daubers
- Fiebings Glycerin Saddle Soap
- Canvas Cloth
- Blue Shop Towel
- Buckle Guy Disk Magnets 20mm Sew-in
- Barge All Purpose Contact Cement
- Glue Eraser
Machine:
- Cobra Class 26 with size 22 Needle and 138 Bonded Nylon Thread Natural colored
I have also developed a pattern pack that is now available on my website for any leather crafters that want to use the same template I show in this video! The pattern pack is a digital download that will include the putter cover template and also 7 different tooling designs, all hand drawn by me! The patterns are designed on 8 1/2 X 14 inch paper, and will need to be printed on that size paper to receive the full benefit of the designs. See the links below for more info!
Putter Cover Pattern Pack - Blade Style - DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
girtyleatherco.com/products/putter-cover-template-tooling-patterns-blade-style
Shop Girty Leather Co. Website
girtyleatherco.com/
Follow us on Instagram!
girtyleatherco
MATERIALS AND TOOLS USED IN VIDEO:
Leather:
- Hermann Oak full grain natural vegetable tanned leather 5/6 oz
- Vegetable tanned shearling
- 1/8" kangaroo lace - white
Tools:
- Exacto crafting knife
- Barry King Swivel Knife 1/4" thin blade 3/8" barrel
- Barry King 16 oz Tapered Maul
- Barry King 48 oz Round Maul
- Assortment of stamping tools
- Crafttool Stitch Groover
- Crafttool 5/32" Round Punch
- Crafttool Stitching Awl
- Crafttool Edge Beveler
- Fiskars 60mm Rotary Blade
- Buckle Guy Refillable Dye Marker
Materials:
- 8 1/2" X 14" Legal Size Printer Paper
- 9" X 12" Tracing Paper
- 8B graphite pencil
- Blue painter tape
- Water Spray Bottle
- Fiebings 100% Pure Neatsfoot Oil
- Fiebings Pro Dye Dark Brown
- Fiebings Tan Kote
- Fiebings Antique Paste Dark Brown
- Wool Daubers
- Fiebings Glycerin Saddle Soap
- Canvas Cloth
- Blue Shop Towel
- Buckle Guy Disk Magnets 20mm Sew-in
- Barge All Purpose Contact Cement
- Glue Eraser
Machine:
- Cobra Class 26 with size 22 Needle and 138 Bonded Nylon Thread Natural colored
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That flower center is SOOOO nice!
Execelente...solo una pregunta ...cómo se llaman ese tipo de dibujos ..lo que pasa es que quiero aprender a hacerlos a mano alsada para no depender de plantillas y no encuentro cuál es el nombre de ese tipo de dibujos....espero me puedas ayudar...
What size thread?
Super Smooth 😊
Sweet 😊
Gorgeous
How do you draw the design on to your work? Do you trace it or free hand it? How do you do it?
I free hand all of my designs directly onto the leather with an 8B graphite pencil. I have a full length video explaining that process. I intend on making some videos over my thoughts around drawing the designs as well
Now I know what Buck stitch is but I bet Cross stitch is much worse to do
Just got my first belt tooled, watching this getting pumped for the next steps. This video lays it out perfectly! Debating about not putting a leather backing on the belt so it’s lighter for everyday wear. It’s about 9 oz leather with basket weave 2/3rds of the way down with an oak leaf/ acorn tooling the rest of the way to the tip. Is two layered belts necessary when tooling??
It’s definitely not a “must” to add a liner, but I prefer the thickness and structure it provides personally. I wear a double layered belt, that I made a few years ago, pretty much every day. 9/10oz main body and 3/4oz liner. It may feel dense at first but over time the leather will soften up and mold or shape around the hips of whoever is wearing it.
Thanks, really appreciate your videos.
4 strength 4 stam?
Ethan! I love your content and your leatherwork. Can you please make a video on decorative cuts? Your decorative cuts are on point! I’d love to see and hear your tips on how you place them and what blade you are using on your swivel knife. Thank you
I really appreciate that and thank you for the video idea! That’s definitely something I will add on my to-do list coming up in the new year!
So satisfying to listen to
That's beautiful 😍
Hi, i noticed you burnished it with bees wax before dyeing the edges. does this method still allow the dye to penetrate in spite of the beeswax on the surface of the edge?
It was actually just some glycerin saddle soap, and yes it does still allow dye to penetrate which is why I prefer it over some other methods. I also have a full length video over how I finish edges that might explain it all better!
Great looking belt! Where do you get those Decor Chicago screws to buy?
Springfield Leather Co and I believe Weaver has a few as well!
I think that you presented your belt absolutely accurately. Is it expensive? Yes. Does everyone need one? No. Can anyone afford one? No. This is the case with all custom made fine craft items and there should never be a feeling from the craftsman that he/she needs to apologize for a charging what their craft is worth! Your tooled belt is absolutely gorgeous!
What machine do you use and where can I find one?
Stitching Machine? Leather Machine Co. Cobra Class 26. They have a website
That is correct, thank you! Makers Leather Supply and Springfield Leather Co. also carry them
Nice! Whats the final weight you end up with after lining with the second piece?
Usually around 12-14oz. I tool on 9/10 and line with 3/4!
Dang!!
I think if I can get half as good as the first one you did with the crapy tools, I'll be happy LOL.😮😊
Lol, it’s a process but I promise it’s possible. If I can get to where I’m at, anyone can!
How do you finance these machines? Do you just save up until you have the funds to buy it outright? Or are there package deals out there for multiples? I’ve been using a tippmann boss for 20 years and have several old singer and consew industrials (cylinder arm and flatbeds) to cover the bases. But I’m tired of tinkering with them so much to keep them going. I’m thinking I want to replace them all
To be completely honest I was fortunate enough to be in a position to purchase mine outright at the time I got it. I’m not sure if companies offer the ability to finance them or not but it might be worth a call to find out. I bought mine from Makers Leather Supply but I know Springfield Leather also carries them. You might call Leather Machine Co. directly and I’m sure they would be willing to answer any questions also!
Is there someone that puts these tools in a bundle? I'm having a hard time figuring out which ones to get to do this. I bought a starter kit, but it really dosen't have what you need to make stuff this nice in it.
This is just a clip from the full length video I have over these tools. In the full length video I give my personal Top 10 Barry King tools for floral tooling. I don’t believe anyone offers these higher quality tools in bundles, but in the video I give all the exact tools, sizes and descriptions of each one of my favorite. They’re also listed in the video description!
Just watched it. Would recommend it. Really helped figure out names and sizes of these tools. Thanks
Awesome I’m glad it helped! Thank you for watching
Its like tattooing you get better the more you do video is great thanks p.s. you never stop learning im still learning after 45 years I'm seventy so I'm not where I want to be yet so yes slow at first and the skill and speed will follow
Impressive work, really nice. I don’t use putter covers but I want to make a driver cover. Will you please create a template for a driver?
I’ve been asked about that before, and while I’d love to venture off down that road, I don’t know if it will be anytime soon! I’ve got a long list of ideas I intend on getting around to, it’s just challenging to take time away from my normal every day orders to do so. But keep an eye out!
What size edge beveler do you use for belts? I bought the master edge beveler in 7/64 from weaver leather and it seems too large
I still just use my basic Tandy bevelers and I use a number 3 on the top and number 2 on the back. I talk about it a little more in my edge finishing video!
Is 138 thread you go to thread for belts? I have the class 4 and use 277 over and 207 down and think it sometimes are little to bulky
Yes I prefer 138. I’ve used 207 before but I usually go with 138 unless a larger thread is requested.
Hello. I just watch your video on antiquing belts and I have a question. I've been doing leather for about 3 to 4 years but haven't done any antiquing yet. Getting ready to make three belts for a friend of mine with their name stamped in them and a bit of tooling. I'm going to die the belts mahogany and use resist and then want to do some antiquing and I'm not sure which color antique to use. I've got a dark brown and a black. Any suggestions what would go good with the mahogany die? Thanks for your help and keep up the good work.
I personally use dark brown antique paste most of the time. I’ve used almost all the colors from Fiebings, but dark and medium brown are my go to!
@Girtyleatherco thanks
What’s in the spray bottle?
Just water to case the leather before tooling
Cannot even tell you how good this video is young man. Outstanding work sir! I’ll pass one little thing on an old timer shared with me. If you want to improve control on your new daubers that are fresh and fluffy, light them with a lighter. Let about 20 percent of that outside diameter burn off. It cleans up the stray fibers, firms them up and gives you way more control with the product you’re applying. Kind of like a jumbo Q-tip. Keep doing work!
Very nice at first i thought there was to much of the mule foot but what you did with it really works ver cool pattern
Thank you! There are some things I would probably do different if I tooled it again but that’s just because I always try to mix it up
Man, your beginner tools are so many and far better than the best 4 tools I could get in my area. God, life it's harder for some 😅
How do you sharpen your edgers?
To be honest, I never have. I keep them polished by stropping them backwards on the edge of a scrap piece of leather with jewelers rouge on it. But I’ve never actually sharpened them.