@@Walsfeo I think if it is real leather, not plastic or PU, is laser safe... but if you are a person that is very worried about these issues, just don't give it a chance to thrifting and buy your safe materials.
I would say the same things as @Fancylooks. If you can find an untreated leather bag, one that is obviously tanned leather or uncoated suede, you should be good. Unless removed, some bags will have labels that say 100% leather. When it doubt, just stick to materials you are sure of. 😊
@@LaserLady Oh, no. Vegetable tan leather is safe. Laser cutting chrome tanned leather supposedly may release cyanide gas. Cyanide is potentially lethal. Please verify the laser safe nature of materials you use. Just because it will cut, doesn't mean it is safe to cut. I'd hate for you hurt yourself making these videos.
Your videos are so informative -- very information dense, no bull, I love it. Your ideas are great too, I would not have thought of buying old purses to get leather cheaply. One thing to note that I don't recall you mentioning in the video: some materials are *not* laser safe, and especially if we're talking about imitation leathers you can't ever be sure that that pleather doesn't contain PVC.
Not knowing how the leather was tanned, I'd be hesitant to laser that, it might have chromium salts that are toxic if released by heating with the laser.
great and creative ideas.
Thank you! 😊
For the puzzle, If you cut it picture side down the kerf would be smaller. I will have to give this a try
True that! Let m know how it turns out! I don't make a lot of puzzles, but I might be hooked!. 😊
Wonderful idea, you could even make a watch strap with that handbag, I love the thrift store suggestion and using the handbag and books for projects
How can you tell if the leather is laser safe?
@@Walsfeo I think if it is real leather, not plastic or PU, is laser safe... but if you are a person that is very worried about these issues, just don't give it a chance to thrifting and buy your safe materials.
That's a great idea! I need a new watch strap, in fact! I just might try to make one out of the materials I have left over from that purse! 😁
I would say the same things as @Fancylooks. If you can find an untreated leather bag, one that is obviously tanned leather or uncoated suede, you should be good. Unless removed, some bags will have labels that say 100% leather. When it doubt, just stick to materials you are sure of. 😊
@@LaserLady Oh, no.
Vegetable tan leather is safe.
Laser cutting chrome tanned leather supposedly may release cyanide gas. Cyanide is potentially lethal.
Please verify the laser safe nature of materials you use. Just because it will cut, doesn't mean it is safe to cut. I'd hate for you hurt yourself making these videos.
5:51 OMG that was Brilliant !
Thank you! I had seen a bag like this online for like $400! I thought I could give it a try! 😉
Another great video with tons of ideas but more, get my mind open to seeing items in a new way..thanks so much!
I'm happy to inspire! Thank you SO much!!!
Your videos are so informative -- very information dense, no bull, I love it. Your ideas are great too, I would not have thought of buying old purses to get leather cheaply.
One thing to note that I don't recall you mentioning in the video: some materials are *not* laser safe, and especially if we're talking about imitation leathers you can't ever be sure that that pleather doesn't contain PVC.
True that! Imitation leathers are not great for lasers. I should do a video on all the things one shouldn't laser! You are inspiring me! 🤩
FYI, the best label remover is a heat gun. Just a few seconds and the label will peel right off, usually with very little to zero residue. 😉
Great tip! I'll definitely be trying that out! 🔥
Not knowing how the leather was tanned, I'd be hesitant to laser that, it might have chromium salts that are toxic if released by heating with the laser.
@@merlynmagic I wonder if there are tests for that? I do take my ventilation system for granted.