I made an Autumn Leaf Corset! 🍂 (And tried leatherworking for the first time...)
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A tip for leather working is to work on a much more solid surface for cutting. Your foldout table is not solid enough to do proper cutting. You want a heavy, solid surface underneath, it helps a ton. Also, a fresh blade definitely helps. I'd suggest looking into the UA-cam channel skill tree, they do all sorts of leather work and other things on there, with amazing tips.
if you want more leather turorial try looking up the stuff Clever has done on SkillTree hes got a lot of leather tutorials that you can dive into.
You know spooky season has begun when Kira begins morphing into a fall leaf like those Animorph book covers
a little leaf with a witch hat! 😂😂😂
Talk about a throwback. Holy autumn, Batman.
not the animorphs
Hiya! Semi-experienced leatherworking here!(been doing it actively for about a year). For cutting the most important thing is to always have a very sharp blade, so you dont have to use much force to get through the leather. I use a box cutter myself, so I can snap off the blade when it gets dull. But i know more professional workers use a leather knife like a moon shaped one or a skiver that they sharpen before every cutting project. For the wetting of the leather before tooling it; you should get it wet to the point that water droplets sit on top of it when you try to add more. Professionals will tell you to let it sit like that for 10 minutes and then re-apply so it gets properly soaked through, but im too impatient for that lmao. Also small tip for something I ran into and didnt see much advice for: after using an alcohol based dye like fiebings the leather can lose its natural oil and then crack/wrinkle when you try to bend it. Treating it with mink or neatsfoot oil will solve that. Hope thats helpful! Absolutely love how this set came out, the tooling and colours are gorgeous!!
Thank you!
Thank you for not editing your “mistakes” as you learn something new, or the cuts on your hands you get while learning this new skill. As a crafter, blood, sweat and tears are real! Totally relating right now!
You and Rachel Maksy dropping autumn themed outfit makes a day apart is peak youtube and I am so here for it❤
Hi! Experienced leather worker here (been doing this for about 5 or 6 years now) I saw in the comments that people like to use box cutters and the like. I personally recommend getting some leather scissors, they are a bit pricier but they are totally worth it. They've saved my hands from so much pain. As for smaller details I actually do prefer a box cutter, but I try to do as much as I can with the scissors. A bunch of other people went over everything else I could recommend doing to help your leather work in the future. But great job and beautiful outcome!
I was about to make this same comment. I’m not at all a professional and only took it up as a hobby but, oh mah gawd, leather scissors made it THAT much easier. Totally worth the money
I have a pair of leather scissors (they're lefty!
I aspire to be this whimsical
Same
How dare youtube hide this from me for 2 minutes
Same
10 minutes
It hid it from me for a HOUR
I mean we all know what this means right?
In winter we better be seeing an
*icicle glass corset* ❄️⛄️
Ooohh that's sound incredible! Out of resin with clear warbla maybe?
@@smileyemilyful mesh corset base with a ton of acrylic/glass/epoxy crystal beads on top and maybe some sequins and glitter.
I didn’t see anyone else talk about this, but Fiskars makes an ergonomic exacto knife that has a little scoop that goes around your index finger and takes pretty much all the pressure off of your fingers and hands. I also saw someone else talk about leather scissors, which I personally have not used, but also sounds like an excellent idea.
I’m sure you could cut the majority out with the scissors and use the ergonomic blade for details. I do very small projects, so I haven’t seen a need to buy scissors, but those sound like a really great idea, I might get my own pair, lol
I deal with chronic pain that is especially focused in my hands and fingers, I always look out for ergonomic tools I can use. I highly recommend it for anyone, not just those who suffer from chronic pain or other chronic health conditions
I have the scissors and haven't used them yet. I should try them. 😊
I needed a new seam ripper and the only one available was an ergonomic one. Caught me out how much more comfortable it was to use!
@leilasmila right? I've gotten a few with a longer handel, and that already a huge improvement to the tiny ones, but my ergonomic one is my favorite!
There are actual leather scissors, if you'd like to go that route. The very easiest way to cut leather is a nicely sharpened knife (not exacto), but I personally am not experienced with knife sharpening, so I go with the leather scissors. I am happy you are getting into leather! I like it a lot and I think it has a reputation for being harder to do than it is.
*sees leatherworking in the title: special interest mode activated*. I highly recommend watching weaver leather supplys youtube channel, they have tutorals and teach you literally everything you need to know about leatherworking. pretty good for a first try! here are some notes and tips from someone who has been leatherworking for years if you want.
--good on you for making a mock-up from foam, it's the best material to use for leather mockups
--it's better to use a sturdy box cutter than an x-acto knife to cut pattern pieces, it lets you put more pressure on the blade without hurting your wrist or fingies (looks like you did use a small box cutter for some of it, but I'm talking about the kind that has a big handle that uses those trapezoid blades). leather shears or just plain sharp scissors also work unless your leather is really thick. sharpen the blade before each use (get some jewelers rouge and put some on a piece of scrap leather, it's called stropping) . it's better to make multiple cuts to get through the leather than do one big jagged cut that ruins your edges.
--if you want to get into detailed tooling, get a swivel knife. you didn't use one in this video but x-actos really really can't replace them.
--water burnishing is just fine shhh you don't have to buy tokenole or wax unless you really really want shiny perfect fashion designer edges it's ok no one's mad
--the way to tell if you leather is wet enough is to put water on it until it doesn't absorb all the water on the surface right away, then wait a little bit for it to lighten up to almost its original color again. then you can start tooling. you can mark the leather with anything really, as long as it doesn't tear or scratch up the surface
--never heard about wetting the leather before dyeing, you don't have to do that. just use a sponge or dauber and put it on evenly. dabbing it on with a paper towel or rag is a good way to do artistic tecniques, but a bad way to get an even color.
--get leather antique gel, it brings out the details that you spent so long tooling. you put it on and wipe it off and it basically works like adding a dark wash when painting with paints. there's also white antique that you can add cool colors to.
--would reccomend dyeing instead of painting, dye soaks into the leather, while paint sits on the surface. it's fine and valid, I just personally prefer dye to paint. this is where dabbing with a rag or paper towel would be great. dyeing the leaves dark green and then dabbing on dark brown at the edges would be a cool way to do it.
--did you know that you can use your wood burning tools on leather? it's almost exactly the same as doing it with foam! you know, except it gets dark where you burn it instead of just melting it. (do this with ventilation or outside, it smells like burning hair and skin....because it that's what it is). I've never tried it personally so idk if you need to change any settings on the tools.
--in fact, basically anything you can do with foam, you can do with leather. instead of forming it with a heat gun, you just soak the leather and wait for it to dry a bit before forming
Best tip comment Ive seen so far!
how the gentle wind beckons through the leaves as autumn colours fall, dancing in a swirl of golden memories, the loveliest lies of all
I use a burnisher that fits in my drill, and it makes things so much better! Great job taking the step to leather, I look forward to where you go with leather.
26:33 the eyeballs on the paint pallette are immaculate and I feel like fit the vibe of your channel perfectly
Small tip i learnt from my leather worker friends, you want to submerge the leather in water untill bubbles stop appearing. The leather should then be sufficiently wet enough without constantly having to re-apply and the dye will seep into the leather a bit better, also using a daubber or sponge will help spread the dye easier too. It looks absolutely amazing for your first leather project.
The finished product is so beautiful and looks clean! I think to make it brighter, maybe a yellow/gold color? This is so professional. It looks like you live in this outfit, like you use it for day to day. It’s just so good!
We have been blessed by the whimsical goth lady once again
glad you didn't get an infection from all of those cuts! Increase the diameter of the tool handle and maybe contour it to your hand. That will increase the surface contact area of the tool to hand. Hope that helps!
Less pressure on the blade can also help have more control over the blade.
If you want some beginner friendly advices with leather, there this UA-camr, Skill tree who has a full playlist on leather work with everything very well explained and a very similar vibe to you.
As someone who uses a ~ $200 pro leather mallet I was just waiting for you to use the wrong type of hammer, and I must say 8:38 did not disappoint
I would have watched an hour long video of you doing leatherwork. Very entertaining!
Your videos do scream “vast reservoirs of unearned confidence”
Taking a break from watching dead boy detectives only for you Kira
Swivel knife! You may even have one in your leather kit but they are AMAZING for saving your hands! Also wetting the leather before hand helps but may lead to wavy edges if you arent careful!
“like halloween threw up on it” 😂😂😂
That's exactly the spirit I love! 😂
I am only painter but I LOVE watching all your different projects, I am mesmerized by how perfect you make everything, even if it is your first time trying. This autumn corset is just gorgeous!!! ❤️ Keep crafting everything, you arewesome!
Got the notification and ran to UA-cam. Only natural response when my favorite UA-camr uploads! 🖤✨
Our girl listened to me about the leatherworking!!! I'm so excited! Don't feel bad about the cutting process. I take DAYS to cut out the pieces for a project because it is very hard on the hands and wrists. You can get a Dremel bevel tip that makes that part a little less arduous, and typically I use water for this just so the beeswax won't affect any dyes I add later. It turned out great!
Edit: Cutting tip! For round edges, you can get various sizes of half-circle punches so you're not having to do it with a knife. You can also do straight edges against a metal ruler. Sharpen your blade after EVERY CUT. This seems excessive, but it makes your cuts cleaner and is easier on the hands in the end because you don't have to use quite as much force to go all the way through. Hope this helps!
Dull knives are dangerous knives
As a college student, I love watching your videos on my lunch break because it's nice to watch someone else be creative on my break from academics lol. Keep up the great work!
You are one of the best and most underrated artists out there omg. With CONSISTENT uploads!!
I see you struggling with your knives and I absolutely have to say this : buy yourself a Olfa box cutter and an Excel blade knife with extra blades for each!
You'll see those will be the last ones you'll buy EVER!!!!! Also, buy a stone to shapen your blades from time to time so you won't change them too much because it is not necessary to change blades often when you cut soft materials! (This is something I learn from Kamui cosplay 😅)
(Unless you lost them😅)
No joke! An handimam/handyman here will tell you that those 2 are the best!
😊
Amazing project like always I really enjoy your videos!
While I don't have much experience with tooling leather, I work in a leather studio, and we use large, extra-sharp rotary cutters for the majority of our cuts. They wouldn't work for anything detailed, but the make cutting lines and long cuts so much easier.
It feel illegal to be this early lmao
Also, suggestion if you want it: a dress that looks like a huge leaf or a shirt inspired by cherry blossoms (maybe iridescent??)
This was a delight to listen to while sewing leather. For cutting, I recommend using the box cutter for big cuts and the xcto blade for small detailed cuts. Echoing a few others: multiple shallow cuts is better (and safer) than trying to get it one go. Forcing a blade to move is how you get nasty cuts. As for not beating up your hands, it's a mix of knowing to take breaks and just simply building up the calluses on your hands. I've been doing leatherwork for a decade and my hands are getting rough lol
I think the corset ended up great, and the tooling did get the texture of a leaf! If you have plans to continue doing leatherwork (and I hope you do!) I highly recommend the Leather Element videos on Weaver Leather's channel. They cover the basics (and more advanced stuff) very well.
One thing I will add is that I *highly* recommend a polyethylene cutting board over a wooden cutting board for hole punching. Wooden cutting boards will dull your tools faster and they last longer. (I used wooden cutting boards at the start as well, and I've broken every single one) I usually use one side just for punches and the other side just for tooling.
Love that after complaining the whole process through you say at the end how much you knew you were gonna love leather working haha (No shade though, that's so real). This turned out so cool!!! I'm always impressed with the things you make, especially when you just throw yourself into the deep end
the box of loose patterns stresses me out. this is such a cool idea and the corset turned out amazing!
I never minded the grommet setting part of leatherworking but that's probably because we use one of those rotary leather punches for the holes (do not get a cheap one, my weak little hands flattened one of those in a month of casual use, get a decent one). And we have these things that look a bit like garden shears for trimming edges of leather straps etc., they've got a blade on the top and a pad of something like self-healing mat material to cut against, definitely a hand saver. And I've used scissors for thinner leathers, though I think you can get specific leather scissors which will save your hands a lot.
I can't believe Kira has made so many incredible pieces so far but not once used leather? 😮
I love for you that you started on leatherworking! I think you can make so much more high quality projects now!
You did amazing job on your first leather project. It is just lovely.
Fall is the best season… can’t wait to see what you do next
So what art thing haven't you tried yet? 3D modeling/blender? Pastels? Wood whitling and then clothing it in hand knitted clothes? You could do a challenge where you try to make an art piece with as many mediums as possible.
she actually did do a 3d modeling video and blender video a few months ago called "I tried to learn 3d printing and modeling in 7 days" 9 months ago so she has even done that which is so cool!
Oooh this is SO COOL!! These turned out amazing seriously! Makes me want to try leatherworking too.
Thank you so much! You absolutely should, I bet you would make some incredible stuff with leather ✨
in love with the cans of beans as pattern weights at 6:02 /gen
That looks incredible, especially for a first attempt.
The end result looks so good!
We love Kira Rockbell hours. Lovely video to kick off spooky season - your work is always one of my favorite parts about my favorite time of year! 💜
This turned out STUNNING!
long time lurker, but had to comment - this is so impressive! inspired me to have a go at leather crafting. Great job!
I have arthritis in my hands and therefore don't have enough dexterity with a knife, so leather shears are my best friend. Additionally I find it easier and more precise to cut a large piece into smaller sections and work from those because then you're not battling the weight of an entire sheet.
These pieces are gorgeous and have such a high quality finish ❤
Leafs! Leafs! 🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁
Praise the Autumn!
this is some of your best work, your pieces came out really beautiful!
Watching this while making a Viking style apron over dress
I designed a leather corset just like this inspired by your summer leaf corset!!! Im so excited to have a more direct guide when I get around to it hehehe
“Plagiarizing nature” is the funniest thing I’ve ever heard, subscribed 😂
I ADORE fall and all of it´s beauty and I have to say I think this is one of the most beautiful sets you have done to date =) Would love a set for myself!!!
The momo eyes on the pallet in the end😭
Nice to see you working more with leather ❤
Autumn is my favorite season
The hand damage on the first project is always the worst, I bruised the palm of my hand punching holes the first time lol you are doing great!
To avoid the cutting g pain I use a leather knife it's the Cresent shaped one and you change grip when it gets rough and just sharpen the k if when it dulls rather than need to replace. ALSO leather shears for cutting the leather down to a better more manageable size.
At this point, me and Kira are enablers to each other’s antics😭
About your last question in the wrapping up, having either the back of porcelain dishes or a sharpening stone to sharpen the exacto blade when the blade begins to be too dull, I would also take a bolder exacto than the finer one you used.
Edit : Your corset is amazing I loved it **
This is amazing, and giving me way to much confidence in my craft making ability
This is splendid, good job, you're fantastic ❤
Such a fun experience to learn leather working !
You look soooo GOOD and so does your corset!
0:09 clever, 👏 very clever joke there Alpaca
It looks amazing !!! your work is incredible, design wise AND craft wise !
Everything came out awesome sauce!!
That is pretty dang impressive for a first try.
The outfit is beautifully done ❤❤
Happy spooky season! And happy crunchy leaf season!
I always love to see u craft something!
I love your MCR shirt.
RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH YOUR INSPIRING ME TO GET BACK INTO SEWING TYYYY MWAH
Dang, now I want to do this. Also, I love this, everything you make is so cool!
I’m SO GLAD I FOUND YOUR CHANNEL!!!!! Your music is impeccable, designs are outstanding and THE EXECUTION? Totally fangirling rn
It came out amazing!! 🍂🍁
Kira this is so freaking cool
That turned out really cool/awesome ❤
The result looks amazing. *_* I think that for your first time with leather it turned out great. :) Can´t wait for more autumn and Halloween content from you.❤❤ And more leather work.:D
There are special grommet punching tools. A friend of mine has one and it looks much easier than doing it with a hammer 😅 If you have the money it could maybe help you make the grommet part less annoying
First glance at the picture, read the thumbnail... Instantly liked. Sooo cool. And now I'm enjoying your video, Kira❤.
Love the Bob Ross throwback
Oh hey, Fall's back!
Oh hey! It's that designer chick that makes lamp from mushrooms! She's back too!
(And her front, they're both here!)
Beginner nauvice I don’t think so it’s breathtaking beautiful great job
okay, but is there anything Kira isn't good at? this came out so good!
I even deemed of a fall punktion market last week!!!!
That is amazing, love it!😮😍👍
I made Halloween cookies last night I don't care if it's September I don't think really anyone does 😋
I'm also new to leather crafting though leather scissors were a game changer for me hope this helps
Before tooling your leather don't dampen it saturate it. I even use warm or hotter water. It softens it and helps it accept the tooling better. It also takes less force and energy.
Another video another slay
A new video of you is always making my day a little bit easier ! thank you for that ;) and what an amazing job you did with leather, I love it !!!
the pieces came out so good i’m really impressed
It looks so cool!
turned out so great !
The absolute drool that dribbled from my mouth when i saw this video pop up 😂😂 yes. Just. Yes
Gorgeous! Cats are funny! That’s how we know that earth isn’t flat, if it was all the cats would have knocked everything off 😂