Estate or garage sales here in the states have been good for me. I found a kit with over a hundred vintage tools from the 1940-50s. Great quality for $75
I bought one of those kits from ebay right at the start. Probably the worst thing I've ever bought (and I've bought some garbage). I'm still class myself as an absolute novice who messes up more often than not (and enjoy every mistake) but I've found that following your advice on tools and methods things are a lot easier than when I was trying to use that cheap kit. I did buy some Ritza25 thread from Abbey the other day - they had some at 40% off - too good an oportunity to miss. Lovely little cameo from Skylar at the end - think that look was the 'enough talking, I need fussing' one 🤣
A creaser helps put a "stop" in the grain layer and help it not soak in water from the side, or the edge. Like on a watch strap, sweat and stuff, it can get in if the edge is completely unfinished and create water blisters.
Great video-- thank you! I've done a fair bit of leather work--without any knowledge or the correct tools or techniques. I've done leather work on traditional yachts with sail needles and waxed sail twine, made leather handles on traditional bows and other stuff like quivers--doing it all the hard way 😂-- in a state of complete ignorance! I will be watching your other videos!
This is amazing! I tried leatherwork last year and have been slowly doing more. Buying tools and choosing the right ones has been tough, definitely made bad purchases. This series will definitely help alot. Thank you! I love your videos!
Thank you for this video, the only leathercraft I’ve ever been in contact with before was my grandma’s “skin sewing”, where she uses quite thin leather and sews it by hand using extra sharp cutting needles (I’m sorry, I don’t know the word in English for those). The whole idea of making the stitching holes before you sew it is new to me, so I kind of panicked and bought some tools I thought seemed okay. I realise now I’ve got to get one of those pricking forks, that seems super useful, way better than my idea of using a 1mm hole punch to make each stitch hole individually. The DIY stitching pony idea is pure genius; I’ve already got those things at home! Can you use “regular” leather dye, the kind that comes in a bottle, as edge paint? Unless the edge paint has some special properties, surely you’d be able to do that, right? I’m a beginner on a shoestring budget and I’d like to buy as little as possible.
Hi Jo, thank you for all of your great videos. I am in the process as a complete beginner in buying the necessary tools. I am interested in buying some sort of pressing machine that I can emboss letters and symbols on my work. Can you recommend any machines for this? Thanks in advance.
I'm starting to explore leather working for a cosplay, and wow, is there a lot to know! Thank you so much for this video (and the rest of the series). Your explanations are easy to understand and not overwhelming. ❤ What is the difference between the scratching awl and the stiching awl? Can one awl work for both applications?
Hello! SO the scratch awl is a round, pointed awl for marking out and the stitching awl has a diamond blade to help pierce though the leather and widen the holes a bit, so your needles can easily pass though 👍
You called both stitch markers pricking irons.. is that correct? You said “diamond pricking irons” for the first option and “pricking irons” for the second.
Yes you need these for marking out your work and setting your stitch line. If you check the description there is a link to a blog post on my site where you can download a information sheet on all the tools required and it also includes links to suppliers
Once we stuck into leathercrafting wanting more and more tools become a necessity we require more necessary tools and lists goes on which is why our craftsmanships also improves in lots of journey
Great work on the videos keep up the good work, I help my dad with his small Yt channel with his leather work. Pastor bob leather works. is the name of his channel.
This video is the only tools list I found useful on UA-cam. Most of them spend 10min on their craft knife…. Great job!!!!!
Love the bloopers! Thanks for including them at the end. 😀
Estate or garage sales here in the states have been good for me. I found a kit with over a hundred vintage tools from the 1940-50s. Great quality for $75
Great find 👍
Well done! Thank you for the information. You are an excellent speaker.
Glad it was helpful 👍
Some parallel, flat mouthed, pliers are great for helping pull a needle, or press some edges together, or to help affix hardware.
For this I use a mini pipe wrench.
You’re amazing. This is fantastic as I really want to make horse bridles but didn’t know exactly where to start! So thank you
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Glad you found it helpful 👍
I bought one of those kits from ebay right at the start. Probably the worst thing I've ever bought (and I've bought some garbage). I'm still class myself as an absolute novice who messes up more often than not (and enjoy every mistake) but I've found that following your advice on tools and methods things are a lot easier than when I was trying to use that cheap kit.
I did buy some Ritza25 thread from Abbey the other day - they had some at 40% off - too good an oportunity to miss.
Lovely little cameo from Skylar at the end - think that look was the 'enough talking, I need fussing' one 🤣
Hahaha yeah she was like 'stop talking to yourself hooman' 😂
A creaser helps put a "stop" in the grain layer and help it not soak in water from the side, or the edge. Like on a watch strap, sweat and stuff, it can get in if the edge is completely unfinished and create water blisters.
Great vid!! Enjoy hearing your voice.. very good teacher!! Thanks
Great video-- thank you! I've done a fair bit of leather work--without any knowledge or the correct tools or techniques. I've done leather work on traditional yachts with sail needles and waxed sail twine, made leather handles on traditional bows and other stuff like quivers--doing it all the hard way 😂-- in a state of complete ignorance!
I will be watching your other videos!
Thank you 👍
Ms JO! I was thinking about you a few days ago. I had not seen any new videos from you, now I am happy. Keep up the good work. Robert
Thank you 👍 I am aiming to post every other week as weekly was too much for me
Thank You. Learning to make a sheath.
Glad you found it helpful 🙂
Excellent video ! Phey they ended it very nicely thank you. Information given has been helpful thank you.❤
Thank you, total beginner, this is very helpful!
Thank you 👍
Just starting out and this is exactly what I need to know about thank you
This is amazing! I tried leatherwork last year and have been slowly doing more. Buying tools and choosing the right ones has been tough, definitely made bad purchases. This series will definitely help alot. Thank you! I love your videos!
Glad you found it helpful 👍
Thank you very much for doing this series videos. I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge and experience.
Glad you like them! 😊
Great video Joe! Thanks again!
Thank you 😊
Thank you very much for your very informative videos. Such a help. Mark Maddison, Durban, South Africa
Glad you find them helpful 👍
I bought one of those kits to save some cash but ended up getting better tools so the kits are a good way to learn cheap.
Great video Jo.
Thank you 😊
Magnificent. Added some new things I should have.
Glad you found it helpful 👍
Very helpful video. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for this video, the only leathercraft I’ve ever been in contact with before was my grandma’s “skin sewing”, where she uses quite thin leather and sews it by hand using extra sharp cutting needles (I’m sorry, I don’t know the word in English for those). The whole idea of making the stitching holes before you sew it is new to me, so I kind of panicked and bought some tools I thought seemed okay. I realise now I’ve got to get one of those pricking forks, that seems super useful, way better than my idea of using a 1mm hole punch to make each stitch hole individually. The DIY stitching pony idea is pure genius; I’ve already got those things at home!
Can you use “regular” leather dye, the kind that comes in a bottle, as edge paint? Unless the edge paint has some special properties, surely you’d be able to do that, right? I’m a beginner on a shoestring budget and I’d like to buy as little as possible.
Glad you found it helpful 👍 yes you can use leather dye for edge stain 👍
Hi Jo, thank you for all of your great videos. I am in the process as a complete beginner in buying the necessary tools. I am interested in buying some sort of pressing machine that I can emboss letters and symbols on my work. Can you recommend any machines for this? Thanks in advance.
I'm starting to explore leather working for a cosplay, and wow, is there a lot to know! Thank you so much for this video (and the rest of the series). Your explanations are easy to understand and not overwhelming. ❤
What is the difference between the scratching awl and the stiching awl? Can one awl work for both applications?
Hello! SO the scratch awl is a round, pointed awl for marking out and the stitching awl has a diamond blade to help pierce though the leather and widen the holes a bit, so your needles can easily pass though 👍
@@JHLeather Thanks, that is so helpful!
You called both stitch markers pricking irons.. is that correct? You said “diamond pricking irons” for the first option and “pricking irons” for the second.
Thank yiu
No problem 😃
I liked the dogs.
Hey Jo, canI get a large box of talent from your merch?
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THANK YOUUUUU
I think I'm in love!! ❤ LOL
good evening madam / sir Where we can buy this kinds of tools? i need this kind of tools pleas .
The 8:16 moment of panic when you try to remember the name of the glue stick.
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Need some help looking for a leather craft tool store in australia. More spacific in victoria if any aussies watching this channel.
Do you need a scratching awl and dividers? Also are there any you recommend not getting from eBay/Amazon?
Yes you need these for marking out your work and setting your stitch line. If you check the description there is a link to a blog post on my site where you can download a information sheet on all the tools required and it also includes links to suppliers
The 'full kits' should be avoided, picking the necessary and building from there is important so you dont feel cheated.
Totally agree. Most kits are cheap and nasty . You get what you pay for
Once we stuck into leathercrafting wanting more and more tools become a necessity we require more necessary tools and lists goes on which is why our craftsmanships also improves in lots of journey
I buy the baisc kits of tools but way is imposibel and whits a price of tool kits pleez tel me thanks
Great work on the videos keep up the good work, I help my dad with his small Yt channel with his leather work. Pastor bob leather works. is the name of his channel.
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Thank you 😊
Please I need the tools
Hey Beautiful 😍
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Thank you 👍
What life without dog hair I consider it a seasoning
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Please I need the tools