Good video with some helpful hints. I've been leather crafting for about six years now, but moved away from tooling. You've spurred me to pick it up again.
That’s awesome! I’m glad you liked the video. I’m far from being an expert, but feel free to reach out anytime if you have any questions and I’d be glad to help if possible!
First of all, good video and advise...you hit the nail on the head concerning water content. I myself was always in too big of a hurry to get started...then the advise to just slow down and try to take a little more time to try and get it right, then your gonna slowly but surely start to make progress that you can see, then you will enjoy it more and are more likely to keep it up....
Thank you for the helpful hints in this video. I just started learning how to tool and have been struggling I am going to try some of you hints and see if it helps!
I hope they help out some! These are just a couple of things I struggled learning right off the bat and figured I’d throw out there to hopefully help others!
great video. very helpful for a beginner like myself. especially the casing the leather tip. based on what you said, it looks like i have not been casing my leather enough and have been tooling on it when it is too dry. i will definitely be wetting it more from now on. thank you.
When the leather has just the right amount of moisture in it you will usually notice the tool impressions are more crisp and deliberate. It won’t always be perfect but once you figure out where that sweet spot is, it helps a lot in my opinion!
Just want to add, you'll always learn and improve, your work will always evolve for the better. No one ever reaches perfection. Some get really close though...
I haven’t taken these classes personally, but I believe Don Gonzales and Joe Meling both have online courses. If you are looking for something in person, then there is a trade show in Arizona coming up in February that will have many different courses available!
I learned mainly from UA-cam and a few books. I’ve only been at it for a few years myself but I have pretty much solely focused on leather since I started, so there has been countless hours of trial and error too!
I've embossed leather using branding methods and recently experimented with carving leather using a flathead screwdriver but I'm going to get the proper tools because I want to make custom belts for christmas gifts. Here is a video of my carving project I know it's probably not what you're used to on your channel but hopefully some will appreciate the art ua-cam.com/video/Zq0mq8dw8do/v-deo.htmlsi=HgdUoNSpYk-P5ugX
Great comparisons with different moister contents! Thanks for sharing your expertise!
Good video with some helpful hints. I've been leather crafting for about six years now, but moved away from tooling. You've spurred me to pick it up again.
That’s awesome! I’m glad you liked the video. I’m far from being an expert, but feel free to reach out anytime if you have any questions and I’d be glad to help if possible!
Love your delivery, concise, to the point and no uhmming😂. Thanks
I appreciate that! I tend to be a quiet person so making these videos is way out of my comfort zone!
First of all, good video and advise...you hit the nail on the head concerning water content. I myself was always in too big of a hurry to get started...then the advise to just slow down and try to take a little more time to try and get it right, then your gonna slowly but surely start to make progress that you can see, then you will enjoy it more and are more likely to keep it up....
Great tips and even better advice.
Hey amazing work. Literally been looking on UA-cam for the last year and can’t find any videos like this. Thank you. Make more videos
I really appreciate that, I have quite a few planned out for the near future! Hopefully I can continue to be of some help!
You should do a how to make a filigree belt.
I will keep that in mind for sure! Thank you
Patience is definitely key brother, great tips, keep up the good work
For sure! I appreciate you watching!
Thank you for the helpful hints in this video. I just started learning how to tool and have been struggling I am going to try some of you hints and see if it helps!
I hope they help out some! These are just a couple of things I struggled learning right off the bat and figured I’d throw out there to hopefully help others!
great video. very helpful for a beginner like myself. especially the casing the leather tip. based on what you said, it looks like i have not been casing my leather enough and have been tooling on it when it is too dry. i will definitely be wetting it more from now on. thank you.
When the leather has just the right amount of moisture in it you will usually notice the tool impressions are more crisp and deliberate. It won’t always be perfect but once you figure out where that sweet spot is, it helps a lot in my opinion!
You do great videos man. I'm just getting back into leather and tooling. Fun.
I appreciate that! Thank you for taking the time to watch
Just want to add, you'll always learn and improve, your work will always evolve for the better. No one ever reaches perfection. Some get really close though...
Thank you for another great video!
Thanks for watching!
Love your explanations on all of your videos!
Thank you! I try to be as clear and helpful as I can
Thank you for sharing this
I really struggled with getting the casing right in the beginning. Still do sometimes, lol
In my opinion, there’s a magic spot for each tool I use. I prefer the leather to be a bit more cased on some tools over others, if that makes sense.
New to your channel, loving your content.
I appreciate that!
Thanks for the info 👍🏼👍🏼
I hope it helps!
Can do u make a video in hoy to use the veiners on the scrolls Tia great work and learning videos. Regards from Houston Texas
I will add that to my list of ideas for sure! Thank you for the feedback
Thank you!
Good information, thank you
Love your work! How do you remove your Birkenstock straps?
Thank you! I just use an exacto knife to cut the original straps off and then use them as templates for the new straps
Any classes you recommend for drawling floral designs been hungry for some knowledge
I haven’t taken these classes personally, but I believe Don Gonzales and Joe Meling both have online courses. If you are looking for something in person, then there is a trade show in Arizona coming up in February that will have many different courses available!
What thumbprint do you use??
Barry King horizontal lined mainly!
What brand of beveler is that?
It is a Barry King XX Steep Checkered
Did you apprentice under someone? I’ve tryed to self teach myself for the last two years but it is very hard
I learned mainly from UA-cam and a few books. I’ve only been at it for a few years myself but I have pretty much solely focused on leather since I started, so there has been countless hours of trial and error too!
I've embossed leather using branding methods and recently experimented with carving leather using a flathead screwdriver but I'm going to get the proper tools because I want to make custom belts for christmas gifts. Here is a video of my carving project I know it's probably not what you're used to on your channel but hopefully some will appreciate the art
ua-cam.com/video/Zq0mq8dw8do/v-deo.htmlsi=HgdUoNSpYk-P5ugX
Yessirrr!! Good stuff!! Keep it up!!!! - Walt (@Knight_and_Day_Leather)