What a pleasure to see once in a while a leather instruction from a person knowing her craft as opposed to 20 Minutes video on how to slap a buckle on a strap with rivets.
I'm brand new to this as a hobbiest. I love the care and detail that you put into your work. That's the craftsmanship that draws me to leatherworking. Thank you, Jo!
Nice to see someone stitching with the correct technique instead of bashing all the holes through with a forked chisel. 100 grit emery cloth, glued to a small block makes short work of evening out your skiving. Thank you for refreshing my memory of this technique, it's been about 25 years since I closed my leatherwork business and I have had cause to revive the skills recently. I took my first commercial order in 25 years today.
I sat watching someone else waffle to the point i caught myself shouting at the computer, I couldnt even watch to the end of a five min video. Great work made it look easy, thats when you know they are good at their craft.
Hi Jo, Thank you so much for the video. You are a very talented leather worker. I would love to see more of your videos. you are really good with the knife. Jimmy
I always giggle when I see you warm up your hot plate. It always looks like you are heating it to 2,000 degrees! I am like "Wow, Jo isn't kidding around here!" Thanks so much for all of your videos. I love watching them.
interesting to se a different way of padding. i ususally shape the filler with different sizes of edge bevelers. this makes a more even pad. furthermore, my filler is cut to the correct width, whereas the top layer is about 5mm wider on each side, thereby trimming the top layer instead. this prevents the padded part becoming smaller than the non-padded part.
Hi,Jo👍 CAN YOU EXPLANE ME, WHAT IS THE NAME OF YOUR WOOD RAILS,(BLOCKS FOR ROUNDING LEATHER BELT) AND WHERE I CAN BAY IT? I WOULD LIKE TO BUY JUST LIKE YOUR PERSONAL WOOD BLOCKS. THANKS A LOT FOR EVERYTHING. YOU ARE THE BEST GIRL !!!
Hello, it's called a rounding block and you can get one from Abbey England www.abbeyengland.com/wooden-rounding-block-9470.html If you do a google search you may be able to find other suppliers also.
Did you heat/burn the edges to seal them? Or is that something you do with that stain? I've heard of bernishing edges with friction, is that similar? You also did it to the stitching? Thanks!
Hiya, with this sort of stain it is down to friction to get a nice polished finish. You can use a heated crease to smooth the edges of the leather which can help you to get a good finish but I generally use elbow grease 💪
Hiya, the crease puts a line along the edge of the leather and is purely for aesthetics, I shall try and get some better/closer footage in my next video for you :-) Jo
hello, I'm just learning about leatherworking. you have a fantastic video, I'm curious about the hot plate and what kind of tool you are using. Is that for burnishing the edge?
Hi +Ryan Hanson glad you like the videos ☺️ it's just a cheap electric hob I brought on ebay for heating my creasing irons and embossing tools. The tool I'm using is a screw crease and it puts a line around the leather for decoration. If you check out my tools video it will explain it a bit more - - - > ua-cam.com/video/FjMqa5IeHvo/v-deo.html
Hi love your work. I am just getting started in leather work and it's hard to get people to give you information. I am would love to start making dog harness and need a pattern what do you suggest
+Michelle Ford I would find a cheap webbing harness that you like and try and copy that making any alterations to the bits you don't like. That would be the easiest option, I don't have harnesses ordered that often which is why I don't have a video for you at the moment.
These collars are price between £45 and £55 depending on the width of the collar. I checked on a currency converter site which said between $62-$76 USD
Hi +Gerald Reed I hot it custom made by Denis from Celtic Knife Craft on Etsy. He is about to move house so if you message him he can let you know when he is back in. www.etsy.com/uk/shop/CelticKnifeCraft
Have watched a few of your videos now, and all very informative however I do have one suggestion. To have the lighting in front of you as your shadow covers a lot of what you're doing.
Hi hollie I have just stared using a newer camera for my videos so the quality is better than the older ones on the channel. I shall look into lighting also. Thanks for the feedback 👍
Hi Jim, thanks for the sub 🙂 my main knife I got custom made but you can get a similar single head knife from Abbey England www.abbeyengland.com/barnsley-single-head-knife-552.html
Hi +Sky Warrior the rounding block is basically a wooden block with different sized semicircle grooves in to round different widths of leather. The metal handle I was given by my friend I used to work with and she got them custom made. You can use the handle of any rounded tool though. I usually use my edge tool rather than that metal handle as my edge tools are always to hand.
Hello +Sky Warrior I got it custom made by Denis from Celtic Knife Craft on Etsy www.etsy.com/uk/shop/CelticKnifeCraft he is in the middle of moving house at the moment but if you message him I'm sure he will give you some more details and a time scale of when he is back. Alternatively Abbey England do a single head knife also (they do international shipping) thanks Jo
Hello, that one is one that I got made but it is based on a single head knife. I have 4 of the Barnsley single head knives you can get from Abbey England that are used on the courses I teach which are very good.
@@JHLeather Yes I figured it was custom.I guess I have not brought my self to justify such an expensive tool but I have learned in leatherworking better tools in many cases better tools means better craftsmanship! I see you use that knife often and all your stuff is pristinely made! Thanks for answering my question
The ones that Abbey England sell are really good and not too expensive, they do international shipping if you are outside the UK. www.abbeyengland.com/barnsley-single-head-knife-552.html
✌DEAR JO, CAN YOU IN SLOW TEMPO IN YOUR NEW VIDEO 2 MIN. EXPLANE SOMETHING ABOUT THIS QUOTER MOON KNIFE? AND SHOW IN ALL DISPLAY/SCREEN THIS KNIFE (MACRO). YOU HAVE DEMONSTRATED FOR US VERY INTERESTING TECHNIK IN HANDS,DURING THIS COOL VIDEO. BRAVO. PLEASE,MAKE SHOT VIDEO "MY TOOLS" WITH YOUR TOOL'S DISCRIPTION. YOUR INFORMATION IS VERY USEFULL FOR ME. THANKS A LOT. WITH LOVE ❤
Hi Jeffrey, this isn't really a tutorial for beginners. Once you have a few projects under your belt and a better understanding of leather then give it a go then.
You are very talented but there’s an easier way to get this effect and if you have ever made a watch band I’m sure you know we’re I’m going, the way you are doing it takes so much longer .
What a pleasure to see once in a while a leather instruction from a person knowing her craft as opposed to 20 Minutes video on how to slap a buckle on a strap with rivets.
+Serge Volken glad you like my videos 😀
I'm brand new to this as a hobbiest. I love the care and detail that you put into your work. That's the craftsmanship that draws me to leatherworking. Thank you, Jo!
Thank you 🙂
Nice to see someone stitching with the correct technique instead of bashing all the holes through with a forked chisel. 100 grit emery cloth, glued to a small block makes short work of evening out your skiving. Thank you for refreshing my memory of this technique, it's been about 25 years since I closed my leatherwork business and I have had cause to revive the skills recently. I took my first commercial order in 25 years today.
Can you make a video on leather creasing?
Great to see real craftmanship, video with no waffle, great to watch, thank you
I sat watching someone else waffle to the point i caught myself shouting at the computer, I couldnt even watch to the end of a five min video. Great work made it look easy, thats when you know they are good at their craft.
Thank you 🙂
Nicely done Jo! I think that dog better really like it after all of the work you put in it LOL Super quality work.
Thanks for sharing,
Jon
Hi Jo,
Thank you so much for the video. You are a very talented leather worker. I would love to see more of your videos.
you are really good with the knife.
Jimmy
+James McLaughlin thank you 😀 glad you like my videos
I always giggle when I see you warm up your hot plate. It always looks like you are heating it to 2,000 degrees! I am like "Wow, Jo isn't kidding around here!"
Thanks so much for all of your videos. I love watching them.
You are such a wonderful teacher!!
Thank you! 😃
Can you recommend what tool should be used if the leather is really thick? And normal leather cutting scissors cannot cut it?
interesting to se a different way of padding.
i ususally shape the filler with different sizes of edge bevelers. this makes a more even pad. furthermore, my filler is cut to the correct width, whereas the top layer is about 5mm wider on each side, thereby trimming the top layer instead. this prevents the padded part becoming smaller than the non-padded part.
Hi,Jo👍
CAN YOU EXPLANE ME, WHAT IS THE NAME OF YOUR WOOD RAILS,(BLOCKS FOR ROUNDING LEATHER BELT) AND WHERE I CAN BAY IT? I WOULD LIKE TO BUY JUST LIKE YOUR PERSONAL WOOD BLOCKS.
THANKS A LOT FOR EVERYTHING.
YOU ARE THE BEST GIRL !!!
Hello, it's called a rounding block and you can get one from Abbey England www.abbeyengland.com/wooden-rounding-block-9470.html If you do a google search you may be able to find other suppliers also.
@@JHLeather
THANKS A LOT, SUPER GIRL.
@@JHLeather
I love you,Little Baby❤
Another excellent video, keep them coming!!
You are some expert with that leather knife. I would use a skiving tool to do what you do.
I like the sheen you get. What product do you use to seal in the dye?
The edge stain i make gives a really good finish then I use either acrylic resolene or tokonole.
What type of stain do you use? What are the necessary tools and ingredients to start a small business
Check out this video on my tools ua-cam.com/video/E-z8yNvS7Uw/v-deo.html
Very soothing and amazing. Excellent craftsmanship1
+Gentlemen's Edge glad you enjoyed the video 😁
Hello again, would you mind telling me what size crew punch you use please? Thank you for your time and attention. Japi
Heya, that depends on the buckle you use and what size of strap you are working with. What I used on mine is likely to be different for you.
Did you heat/burn the edges to seal them? Or is that something you do with that stain? I've heard of bernishing edges with friction, is that similar? You also did it to the stitching? Thanks!
Hiya, with this sort of stain it is down to friction to get a nice polished finish. You can use a heated crease to smooth the edges of the leather which can help you to get a good finish but I generally use elbow grease 💪
What is the tool at 19:01 that you heat up to edge/burnish(?) with?
Also lovely video, Very inspiring :)
Hi Scott, It's called a screw crease. Glad you like the video 😀
J.H.Leather thanks :)
Jo.....very nice....now how about a dog harness.....please. Anaco, Anz.
Would like to see a video on creasing leather. I see you do that with heat but don't understand what your doing.. thank you for the videos
Hiya, the crease puts a line along the edge of the leather and is purely for aesthetics, I shall try and get some better/closer footage in my next video for you :-) Jo
Thank you 👍
hello, I'm just learning about leatherworking. you have a fantastic video, I'm curious about the hot plate and what kind of tool you are using. Is that for burnishing the edge?
Hi +Ryan Hanson glad you like the videos ☺️ it's just a cheap electric hob I brought on ebay for heating my creasing irons and embossing tools. The tool I'm using is a screw crease and it puts a line around the leather for decoration. If you check out my tools video it will explain it a bit more - - - > ua-cam.com/video/FjMqa5IeHvo/v-deo.html
Thanks for sharing your great talent :)
New sub here I really enjoyed that Well done job.
+the Lying Scotsman glad you enjoyed the video 😁
Hi love your work. I am just getting started in leather work and it's hard to get people to give you information. I am would love to start making dog harness and need a pattern what do you suggest
+Michelle Ford I would find a cheap webbing harness that you like and try and copy that making any alterations to the bits you don't like. That would be the easiest option, I don't have harnesses ordered that often which is why I don't have a video for you at the moment.
Thank you that just what I did today
What you using to bevel the edges?
I use a No1 edge tool from Abbey England
good job, how much would a product like cost in dollars???
These collars are price between £45 and £55 depending on the width of the collar. I checked on a currency converter site which said between $62-$76 USD
J.H.Leather ☆ TY they are very nice and priced well also, for the skill involved they are under priced it seems like..
Where did you get the small round knife you’re using...thanks
Hi +Gerald Reed I hot it custom made by Denis from Celtic Knife Craft on Etsy. He is about to move house so if you message him he can let you know when he is back in. www.etsy.com/uk/shop/CelticKnifeCraft
Have watched a few of your videos now, and all very informative however I do have one suggestion. To have the lighting in front of you as your shadow covers a lot of what you're doing.
Hi hollie I have just stared using a newer camera for my videos so the quality is better than the older ones on the channel. I shall look into lighting also. Thanks for the feedback 👍
First and foremost, love watching you work so subscribed.....now......where in england did you get your cutting/sciving knife. I want one
Hi Jim, thanks for the sub 🙂 my main knife I got custom made but you can get a similar single head knife from Abbey England www.abbeyengland.com/barnsley-single-head-knife-552.html
Hi,Jo. CAN YOU TELL SOMETHING ABOUT YOUR HELPFULL LONG WOODBLOCKS AND METAL THING with two balls? Where can i bay it?
Hi +Sky Warrior the rounding block is basically a wooden block with different sized semicircle grooves in to round different widths of leather. The metal handle I was given by my friend I used to work with and she got them custom made. You can use the handle of any rounded tool though. I usually use my edge tool rather than that metal handle as my edge tools are always to hand.
J.H.Leather ❤
Could you tell me about your super HALF HEAD KNIFE? Link in shop's home page please.I would like to bay the same tool. THANKS FOR EVERYTHING.
Hello +Sky Warrior I got it custom made by Denis from Celtic Knife Craft on Etsy www.etsy.com/uk/shop/CelticKnifeCraft he is in the middle of moving house at the moment but if you message him I'm sure he will give you some more details and a time scale of when he is back. Alternatively Abbey England do a single head knife also (they do international shipping) thanks Jo
J.H.Leather 👍❤👍👌
J.H.Leather YOU HAVE HANDS FROM GOLD. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR DOGy.
Great tutorial as always! May I ask what knife you are using? Is it a brand or custom?
Hello, that one is one that I got made but it is based on a single head knife. I have 4 of the Barnsley single head knives you can get from Abbey England that are used on the courses I teach which are very good.
@@JHLeather Yes I figured it was custom.I guess I have not brought my self to justify such an expensive tool but I have learned in leatherworking better tools in many cases better tools means better craftsmanship! I see you use that knife often and all your stuff is pristinely made! Thanks for answering my question
The ones that Abbey England sell are really good and not too expensive, they do international shipping if you are outside the UK.
www.abbeyengland.com/barnsley-single-head-knife-552.html
Ecellent
Thank you 🙂
Lovely collar. Probably cost about £100 in labour and materials though?
Depending on the width really, I sell the 1" ones at £51, there is about 1 1/2 - 2hrs labour involved in making a collar like this one.
This clip is very useful. Please allow me to download the download offline, I will put the link instead of thank you
✌DEAR JO, CAN YOU IN SLOW TEMPO IN YOUR NEW VIDEO 2 MIN. EXPLANE SOMETHING ABOUT THIS QUOTER MOON KNIFE?
AND SHOW IN ALL DISPLAY/SCREEN THIS KNIFE (MACRO).
YOU HAVE DEMONSTRATED FOR US VERY INTERESTING TECHNIK IN HANDS,DURING THIS COOL VIDEO. BRAVO.
PLEASE,MAKE SHOT VIDEO
"MY TOOLS" WITH YOUR TOOL'S DISCRIPTION.
YOUR INFORMATION IS VERY USEFULL FOR ME.
THANKS A LOT.
WITH LOVE ❤
Hi +Sky Warrior I have done a basics tool video about my tools and how to use them...... ua-cam.com/video/FjMqa5IeHvo/v-deo.html Jo
I'm already in love with you
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Great job. But you made it complicated😂, me as a beginner..
Hi Jeffrey, this isn't really a tutorial for beginners. Once you have a few projects under your belt and a better understanding of leather then give it a go then.
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You are very talented but there’s an easier way to get this effect and if you have ever made a watch band I’m sure you know we’re I’m going, the way you are doing it takes so much longer .
I know you can split it and put an insert in, this is the traditional way of making raised work.