Inform on Leather & Tips
Inform on Leather and Tips
This is what I learn from other expert people like leather supplier, internet (YouTube and blog and etc), from experience friend on leather tips. It the knowledge we gain is important however it is not the intent of this blog to cover in great details on leather materials.
It about sharing what work for your project is important and sharing tips as we learn from each other.
Notice the majority of leather material that I source is from a few shop in Northern region of Malaysia, very limited leather supplier in Northern region.
So what I share is very limited inform only, please bear with me if I make any mistake and still learning from other .
Local leather supplier in Northern Region
1) Luen Wah Leather Company Sdn. Bhd. (15576-D)
Address: 15, Jalan Pintal Tali, 10100, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Phone:+60 4-261 5488
Hours: Opening Hours From Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm.
On Saturday, open half day 8.30am to 1.00pm.
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| directional map |
2) Kong Min Company
No. 84 Cintra street, 10100 Tel: 04-2613413 and Fax: 04-2616812
Hours: Opening Hours From Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm.
View of Kong Min Company leather shop
In the beginning on doing leather project for the first time. Did not know various type of leather material or their properties can make your project look more presentable and useable for it intent purpose.
What I did for practice in the beginning stage was buy scrap piece of leather to save cost and try experiment on various way to stitch leather and try different method of stitching both manual and using sewing machine.
There was some success when use an old sewing machine and try various thread material for sewing cloth and use default needle size and type but it produce very inconsistent result.
It was frustrating at time and but a good learning process along the way.
Slowly learning the correct way after watching You Tube as my "Sifu" / Master and further experimenting different leather material and accessories and tool was the way forward to learning.
Due to my limited knowledge and skill it fun to learn other thru various self learning method. One day discovered a lady from Taiwan have a very simple way to demonstrate how to make simple leather project which is practical and easy to follow.
There are numerous leather craft web site that we can learn from there. Preference which site to surf depending on what you looking for and which level of skill you are at that point in time.
There is no hard and fast rule just go with the flow on your project. Main thing is to enjoy and have fun as you move forward.
More details on Taiwan master JIANG XIN (26th June 2017)
This a simple series of workshop project and introduction leather. Sorry not I am no Chinese educate guy I just follow the hand-on work instruction. See the part 01 series below.
In this video we look at what exactly leather is and how it's made, and also how to go about buying and using the right types of leather for different projects.
================== Tips of the days 30th June 2017 ================
When doing leather craft hobby from time to time to share best practice and tip to help us do a better project. It looks simple and straight forward but at time it can make a world of difference to end product.
One outcome of doing stitch work is there some "excess" thread due to miscalculation or estimation of the whole project requirement. Hence at time we have longer thread leave behind . We note it can be repurposed to tie them together and use to for other purpose like as a "tie up material" roll of leather.
Another tips is when apply glue to big surface area it at times needs a "third hand" to minimize it run off and minimize stick to fingers.
Hence it will be helpful to use another object to hold the materials from moving or slipping away when apply glue.
++++++++ Looking for leather craft at UK at Kingtson Upon HULL++++
I am currently residing at Tennyson Ave and looking for leather craft course close by. If anyone from UK location can help and recommend course or work shop it will be great. Thank you in advance.
====== sharing inform learn from this web site =====16th July 2017
http://sewfearless.com/2015/06/how-to-shop-for-leather/
================== 28th Dec 2017 =================
Just want to share some useful tips and information on leather craft.- http://www.waterhouseleather.com/leather_buying_guide.htm
Types of leather
Hide Shapes, Thickness & patterns
What kind of leather do I need?
Upholstery Leather
How much leather do I need?
Glossary of terms
================== Update on 29th Dec 2017 =================
It is just around the corner in a few days time is year 2018.. Wishing all blogger and viewer a Happy New Year. Hope you we can share and learn together and from other on leathercraft.
If you have any comment or feedback after reading this post, This is what I have learn from other people blog, web site and YouTube it great to share with other the experience and joy of it.
This is one way to relief stress and also to keep occupy and time fly once we are engross in our interesting joy on leathercraft.
Be happy and welcome year 2018...year of the dog..
============== Update 3rd Jan 2018 ============
Highly recommend for all who do leather craft hobby.
Very informative video with great details about type of leather and why they are differences. It good for beginner to appreciate the characteristic of each leather and how ti behavior when we use them for project.
You can see some of project I tried use different type of leather material to see which is better in term of usage.
Chrome tanned or vegetable tanned leather? What's the difference?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBGVQcuMHZQ
James Crane - Published on 11 May 2016 , 11:59 minutes
A brief demonstration of the differences between chrome tanned and vegetable tanned leathers.
Here is a response from an expert with explanation - - Mike DeLoach 1 year ago.
This does a good job at explaining the tactile differences, but the explanation of the internals is missing a little bit. The missing word in your explanation is "Collagen". A simplified explanation is that it is a protein 'glue' that holds the fibers/cells together. In veg-tan (VT)leather, the basic collagen is preserved which results in hardenability and shapability of VT leathers. In chrome-tanned (CT) leather, the collagen is effectively replaced [as you described "..it eats it's way in"]. The collagen is what allows VT leather to take a burnish, through heat and pressure (and allows VT leather to take and hold tooling impressions). The leather should be moistened to 'activate' the collagen, then slicked down. Once softened, or activated, the fibers of the leather can be repositioned, formed, and set into place. That's what the slicking does. Burnishing the edge is really nothing more than heat setting, through friction, the slicked edge once all the fibers are laid down. Once the leather dries out, the collagen is then 'set' in that position. The application of any edge dressing, such as wax, does more to seal the edge against additional moisture intrusion than actual burnishing. However, it IS easy to get a high gloss finish on wax, so many of us use a wax blend to finish our edges. There is more information available at Leatherworker.net, or if you REALLY want to get into the fine details of what's going on inside the leather ....Leatherchemists.org. I hope that this is taken as intended, which is only to be informative and explanatory. Thanks for taking the time to make the video.
* Recommend to reads some of the feedback or comment from other people to get a better feel and understanding on type of leather to choose for each project in mind.
+++++++++++ Update 27th March 2018 related to above topic of interest ++++++++++
To make it more interesting and easier to follow up and compare notes on related topic.
http://howtoleather.com/diy-natural-beeswax-leather-finish/
What You Need
Measuring Ingredients
Mixing Wax and Oil
Types of Leathers -Compared / Explained (straps)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO5IpodN-JM
TechLeatherCraft Published on 16 Jun 2013 15:37 minutes
Different types of leather compared and explained.
Shows variety of options available in leather type hides. Cover Veg-Tan or tooling leather, chrome-tan leather, Horse application (bridle and latigo) #techleathercraft
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My Passion on leathercraft
Hide Shapes, Thickness & patterns
What kind of leather do I need?
Upholstery Leather
How much leather do I need?
Madog's_leather_tutorial_Cutting_the_leather
More url link on leathercraft
1) Leather types and properties PART one ,by Nemesis Gear/Steampunked Out (9:46 minutes) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_nPfEjkb8I
2) Leather types and properties PART two ,by Nemesis Gear/Steampunked Out (9:24 minutes)
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++++++++++++ year 2018 Jan +++++++++
How-To Identify Leather Type For Protection, Restoration, and Finishing
Update 5th Jan 2018.
Saw this video from You Tube - Quick Tip: Checking, Managing and Storing Your Leather
(11:39 minutes).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCAa0f0e3Z8
By Ian Atkinson Published on 2 Nov 2014
In this quick video I'm showing some tips for people who are new to leather to help them with checking the quality of what they've bought. There are also tips on cataloguing your leather and storing it correctly.
It is interesting and general knowledge for beginner.
SORRY and do take note:- this video is being disable by the owner, can only watch from You Tube site.
Feedback from a user - Great tips and video. One thing I like to do to track the information for my leather is to use cardboard tags. (I use the 3" X 6" tags. )That way I can record a lot of information on the tag such as; Weight, Square Feet, Vendor, Date, Price, Grade, and etc
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Update 5th Jan 2018
Intro to Leathercraft - Properties of Leather ( 29:48 minutes)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNlqNYhqkdY&t=24s
By Grey Wolf Handcraft Published on 4 Apr 2014
An overview of properties of different kinds of leather, choosing leather for a project, what to look for when buying leather. Deer Hide and Elk hide.
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Read an article to compare between machine stitching and manual saddle stitch. After reading this article it give us a real uplift on our project a sense of pride, good feeling, better experience to do our best for each project.
http://zeebeeleather.com/faq/
============== Update 12th Jan 2018. ===========
Thumb up for local leathercraft activity after discovered some news within Malaysia. it is very encouraging to hear good news. Especially there is interest in this area of legacy craft.
1) http://www.themalaymailonline.com/features/article/learn-how-to-make-your-own-leather-products-with-attached-leather-co#eJLWvKLEJoAdEbCB.97.
Learn to make your own leather products with Attached Leather Co! BY LYDIA KOH
Thursday November 5, 2015
About two years ago, architects Faiz Rosli and Ayu Lamien started Attached Leather Co with the intention to revive the making of handcrafted leather goods. The couple had stumbled upon the craft in Penang from an old woman selling leather goods at an antique shop.
Ayu was curious so she approached the woman to teach her how to make the leather products and she taught them the basics. This kickstarted their passion for the craft.
Read more at http://www.themalaymailonline.com/features/article/learn-how-to-make-your-own-leather-products-with-attached-leather-co#3eR6rfgSxl3KgKZ3.99
2) https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/flair/2017/07/254673/building-legacy
By Kasmiah Mustapha - July 5, 2017
Local leather goods brand Pesakraf came into being when its founder decided to make his own watch strap, writes Kasmiah Mustapha
IF you are looking for a local leather crafter, you will definitely find Pesakraf among the top 10. It is an achievement for Faisal Mohamed, who learnt the craft from YouTube videos and books.
3) https://tallypress.com/malaysia-top-10s/malaysias-top-10-leather-crafters/
Malaysia’s Top 10 Leather Crafters By TallyPress - December 25, 2015
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Update 17th Feb 2018.
Discovered another resource and information on leathercraft.
Leather Forum (www.reddit.com) - https://www.reddit.com/r/Leathercraft/comments/1ux03a/tool_guide_for_the_prospective_leatherworker/
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Update 19th Feb 2018
Link for YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgHqWDpsCz0&feature=youtu.be.
1) It have some technique we can learn from this video example how the edge are trim from the template, how it crease the edge with tools, how he apply glue to edge, use a hammer to get edge of project.
Update 11th March 2018.
Saw something useful accessories and tools from Lean Wah Leather shop.
1) Key belt clip parts - Chap Snap (25mm, 20mm, 17mm) and Shackle (size Big and Small)
Left side is Chap Snap
Right side is Shackle
Some useful hole punch tool, shape round and shape oblong type of various size (width and length).
Typical round hole shape punch is for rivet, button and belt hole, band strap hole, and etc.
Please see small gift article to match tools hole size applicable for each project type.
* note do contact supplier first to confirm if item required are ex-stock to minimize time wastage and this will make trip more productive.
**note to extend the life of these sharp round punch hole (perforating tube) it will be good to protect the sharp cutting edge. Suggest a simple way is to cap the cutting edge when not in use. Use a appropriate back up materials when punch hole.
Update 18th March 2018
Buckle type to choose from leather store.
Various belt buckle, stud and etc to choose for your project.
Update 27th March 2018.
Wanted to share for all first timer to leathercraft.
Saw one very interesting article on fundamental for novice on leathercraft. It have all the basic ingredient and simple to understand work instruction.
By Justin Hagan dates Jan 11, 2018.
Update 28th March 2018
Very simple, informative video on basic hand stitching to improve on your leather project.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QS2jPZCLCg. by Justin Hagan - Published on 7 Feb 2016
I'd love it if you'd check out my blog (http://goldbarkleather.com) that has plenty of guides, tutorials, and tips to help you become a better leatherworker.
There are best practice and excellent tips and technique recommended here are :-
1) The Right Amount of Thread
First cut a piece of string that will fit your needle. To determine the length of string you need, measure the stitching line of your project and multiply by 3.5. On smaller stitching lines (less than a foot) multiply by 4 to 5.
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No. 84 Cintra street, 10100 Tel: 04-2613413 and Fax: 04-2616812
Hours: Opening Hours From Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm.
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| Directional map to Kong Min |
In the beginning on doing leather project for the first time. Did not know various type of leather material or their properties can make your project look more presentable and useable for it intent purpose.
What I did for practice in the beginning stage was buy scrap piece of leather to save cost and try experiment on various way to stitch leather and try different method of stitching both manual and using sewing machine.
There was some success when use an old sewing machine and try various thread material for sewing cloth and use default needle size and type but it produce very inconsistent result.
It was frustrating at time and but a good learning process along the way.
Slowly learning the correct way after watching You Tube as my "Sifu" / Master and further experimenting different leather material and accessories and tool was the way forward to learning.
Due to my limited knowledge and skill it fun to learn other thru various self learning method. One day discovered a lady from Taiwan have a very simple way to demonstrate how to make simple leather project which is practical and easy to follow.
There are numerous leather craft web site that we can learn from there. Preference which site to surf depending on what you looking for and which level of skill you are at that point in time.
There is no hard and fast rule just go with the flow on your project. Main thing is to enjoy and have fun as you move forward.
More details on Taiwan master JIANG XIN (26th June 2017)
Shop address: Changhua City Park Road, a section of 320
Business hours: Tuesday to Sunday 10: 00-20: 00 ( Monday holiday )
Travel information with directional map and different mode of transportation guide.
[Jiàngxīn] quánjiā yì qǐ wán pí qù dì yī jí 01 pígé jièshào yǔ bǎoyǎng yóu shǐyòng
[Ingenuity] the whole family together to play leather fun first series # 01 leather
introduction and maintenance of oil use.
introduction and maintenance of oil use.
Update on 4th Jan 2018. Noted this web site have more information to share, please view them for additional inform.
* All these are my own opinion to my best knowledge and experience.
* I do not have any business relation to these person nor I have any business venture or what so ever.
* I do not have any business relation to these person nor I have any business venture or what so ever.
================== Leather general information =================
Choosing the right type, weight and quality of leather for your projects
by Ian Atkinson. (32:58 minutes)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6p_5b9t35w&t=2s
by Ian Atkinson. (32:58 minutes)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6p_5b9t35w&t=2s
Sorry this video link cannot be upload here, please use the link and watch from YouTube application.
The video is broken down as follows:
00:00 Intro
02:13 what is leather
03:58 how is leather made (tanning)
06:03 chrome tanning
08:03 vegetable tanning
10:53 quality of leather
13:23 full grain leather
18:53 choosing leather
21:23 choose the right animal
24:23 cuts of leather
27:23 cut diagrams
27:48 choosing the right thickness
00:00 Intro
02:13 what is leather
03:58 how is leather made (tanning)
06:03 chrome tanning
08:03 vegetable tanning
10:53 quality of leather
13:23 full grain leather
18:53 choosing leather
21:23 choose the right animal
24:23 cuts of leather
27:23 cut diagrams
27:48 choosing the right thickness
** note:- This my personal opinion, it is looks uninteresting, but useful for those who is about to start learning and beginning to try out leather craft. This is one of a good choice tutor or mentor.
======= More video added of related topic ==== 4th Jan 2018
======= More video added of related topic ==== 4th Jan 2018
How to select your leather
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rOfFuPtYk4
Arthur Porter Published on 24 Dec 2013 (13:14 minutes)
This video, produced by Dallas Designing Dreams Online Academy, will show you How To Select Leather for your next project.
Visit our web-site www.dallasdesigningdreams.org
E-Mail: infor@dallasdesigningdreams.org
======= More video added of related topic ==== 4th Jan 2018
Selecting Leather for your Project
Harry Rogers Published on 25 Apr 2016 (19:59 minutes)
How to pick the right kind of leather for what you want to make...a look at samples of different leathers and a chat about what is best for what sort of work.
My website is http://www.bucklehurstleather.co.uk
======= More video added of related topic ==== 4th Jan 2018
How to select your leather
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rOfFuPtYk4
Arthur Porter Published on 24 Dec 2013 (13:14 minutes)
This video, produced by Dallas Designing Dreams Online Academy, will show you How To Select Leather for your next project.
Visit our web-site www.dallasdesigningdreams.org
E-Mail: infor@dallasdesigningdreams.org
================== Tips of the days 30th June 2017 ================
When doing leather craft hobby from time to time to share best practice and tip to help us do a better project. It looks simple and straight forward but at time it can make a world of difference to end product.
Another tips is when apply glue to big surface area it at times needs a "third hand" to minimize it run off and minimize stick to fingers.
Hence it will be helpful to use another object to hold the materials from moving or slipping away when apply glue.
++++++++ Looking for leather craft at UK at Kingtson Upon HULL++++
I am currently residing at Tennyson Ave and looking for leather craft course close by. If anyone from UK location can help and recommend course or work shop it will be great. Thank you in advance.
====== sharing inform learn from this web site =====16th July 2017
http://sewfearless.com/2015/06/how-to-shop-for-leather/
This site have some good recommendation on leather selection for general purpose sewing machine use. As most general purpose sewing machine have limitation to handle leather materials and thickness.
My experience when sewing on leather you have to watch out the type and size of needle, type of thread and the footer of the machine.
It is recommend to sew with low speed on sewing machine.
You have to try out to get the feel and how best to handle them.
One thing I experience is that certain leather material and which side the texture and position it can be a real challenge to sew them.
It is not recommend to sew with pattern or zip zap as it might not work well for leather. Certain thread does not work well on leather material of any thickness.
Hence it best try out with scrap leather before you start your project, as it is expensive to make mistake with leather. Also with leather you cannot afford to resow as they can only be sew over once.
Watch the footer impression on soft and delicate surface of leather with sewing machine.
In my searching and experience, I have found “garment” leathers and “upholstery” leathers that are appropriate for my sewing machine. Garment leathers, like lambskin, are going to be very soft, with beautiful drape, but they are also more delicate. Upholstery leathers will have a stiffer hand and are very durable, but they also sometimes come in thickness that are too thick for domestic sewing machines. So you have to be careful to watch the weight/thickness when ordering.My experience when sewing on leather you have to watch out the type and size of needle, type of thread and the footer of the machine.
It is recommend to sew with low speed on sewing machine.
You have to try out to get the feel and how best to handle them.
One thing I experience is that certain leather material and which side the texture and position it can be a real challenge to sew them.
It is not recommend to sew with pattern or zip zap as it might not work well for leather. Certain thread does not work well on leather material of any thickness.
Hence it best try out with scrap leather before you start your project, as it is expensive to make mistake with leather. Also with leather you cannot afford to resow as they can only be sew over once.
Watch the footer impression on soft and delicate surface of leather with sewing machine.
WATCH THE WEIGHT.
There is a wide variety of thicknesses of leathers and most of what is available is only appropriate for an industrial-strength sewing machine. However, there are still plenty of leather options out there. The key to finding them is to know the leather’s “weight” or thickness.1 oz is about 0.4mm thick
2 oz is about 0.8mm thick
3 oz is about 1.6 mm thick, etc
2 oz is about 0.8mm thick
3 oz is about 1.6 mm thick, etc
The weight or thickness of the leather will be available in the product description. I have a Brother computerized sewing machine, and the thickest leathers I have successfully sewn are 2.6oz leathers. However, I have heard the recommendation “less than 3 ounces” for domestic machines. So yours might be able to handle a little more or a little less. Get your hands on some leather swatches or scraps and try them out!
BUY THE RIGHT AMOUNT.
Unlike fabric which is sold by the linear yard, leather is sold by the hide. Depending on the size of animal, hides will vary in size. Cows are huge, their hides are huge, and consequently their prices are huge. Lambskin hides are significantly smaller. Shops will sometimes sell partial-hides or remnants, which is ideal for smaller projects. The product listings will give the amount of leather in square feet. The Better-Than-Basic Bag only needs a piece of leather 2 feet by 2.5 feet.
ALWAYS TRY TEST A SWATCH BEFORE ORDERING A HIDE.
Buying a hide is a big investment. You wouldn’t want to be stuck with a large amount of leather that your sewing machine hates, or you don’t like the feel. The Better-Than-Basic Bag has one small section that requires sewing through three layers of leather. If your machine can’t handle sewing two layers easily and three layers successfully, don’t get it!
!! Do take note some of the url link is disconnect or it could be broken !! |
| Veg tan leather use to create sun glass cover case |
Just want to share some useful tips and information on leather craft.- http://www.waterhouseleather.com/leather_buying_guide.htm
Types of leather
Hide Shapes, Thickness & patterns
What kind of leather do I need?
Upholstery Leather
How much leather do I need?
Glossary of terms
It explain the various types of leather and what it best use for what project.. an example
Bridle | Firm, rich-colored leather with just enough oils to withstand weather. Great feeling leather can be oiled for darker hues. Vegetable Tanned. Great for: Belts, straps, fine pet collars, leashes, gun belts. |
Chrome Oil Tanned | Beautiful, durable leather has just the right amount of oil for a soft, supple feel. Chrome-Tanned. Great for: Chaps, cases & bags, boots. |
Kipskin | Very clean piece of leather that dyes and stamps beautifully. Produced from smaller calf hides. Vegetable Tanned. Great for: Belt liners, personal leather goods. |
Latigo | Latigo leather is combination tanned to make it rigid but very pliable, great for use on products in which strength and flexibility are needed. Chrome Veg Retanned. Great for: Tack, straps, belts, pet collars, leashes, cinches. |
Natural Vegetable Tanned Strap, Tooling & Molding Leather | Perfect leather for tooling, embossing, molding, dyeing & oiling. Uniformly absorbs dyes and oils. Dries to a firm, long-lasting shape. Vegetable Tanned. Great for: Belts, straps, holsters & sheaths. |
Shearlings & Sheepskins | Beautiful quality wool sheepskins in a variety of thicknesses. Available in both veg tan and chrome tan in a variety of shades and colors. Great for: Lining saddles, padding, ect. |
Suede | Finished by buffing the flesh side of the hide to produce a “nap”. Chrome Tanned. Great for: Chaps, garments, trim. |
Upholstery | Soft, supple leather is very strong and durable. Tanned in whole hides for little waste and for use in automotive and restoration upholstery where larges pieces of leather are desirable. Chrome Tanned. Great for: Upholstery, garments. |
================== Update on 29th Dec 2017 =================
It is just around the corner in a few days time is year 2018.. Wishing all blogger and viewer a Happy New Year. Hope you we can share and learn together and from other on leathercraft.
If you have any comment or feedback after reading this post, This is what I have learn from other people blog, web site and YouTube it great to share with other the experience and joy of it.
This is one way to relief stress and also to keep occupy and time fly once we are engross in our interesting joy on leathercraft.
Be happy and welcome year 2018...year of the dog..
============== Update 3rd Jan 2018 ============
Highly recommend for all who do leather craft hobby.
Very informative video with great details about type of leather and why they are differences. It good for beginner to appreciate the characteristic of each leather and how ti behavior when we use them for project.
You can see some of project I tried use different type of leather material to see which is better in term of usage.
Chrome tanned or vegetable tanned leather? What's the difference?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBGVQcuMHZQ
James Crane - Published on 11 May 2016 , 11:59 minutes
A brief demonstration of the differences between chrome tanned and vegetable tanned leathers.
Here is a response from an expert with explanation - - Mike DeLoach 1 year ago.
This does a good job at explaining the tactile differences, but the explanation of the internals is missing a little bit. The missing word in your explanation is "Collagen". A simplified explanation is that it is a protein 'glue' that holds the fibers/cells together. In veg-tan (VT)leather, the basic collagen is preserved which results in hardenability and shapability of VT leathers. In chrome-tanned (CT) leather, the collagen is effectively replaced [as you described "..it eats it's way in"]. The collagen is what allows VT leather to take a burnish, through heat and pressure (and allows VT leather to take and hold tooling impressions). The leather should be moistened to 'activate' the collagen, then slicked down. Once softened, or activated, the fibers of the leather can be repositioned, formed, and set into place. That's what the slicking does. Burnishing the edge is really nothing more than heat setting, through friction, the slicked edge once all the fibers are laid down. Once the leather dries out, the collagen is then 'set' in that position. The application of any edge dressing, such as wax, does more to seal the edge against additional moisture intrusion than actual burnishing. However, it IS easy to get a high gloss finish on wax, so many of us use a wax blend to finish our edges. There is more information available at Leatherworker.net, or if you REALLY want to get into the fine details of what's going on inside the leather ....Leatherchemists.org. I hope that this is taken as intended, which is only to be informative and explanatory. Thanks for taking the time to make the video.
* Recommend to reads some of the feedback or comment from other people to get a better feel and understanding on type of leather to choose for each project in mind.
+++++++++++ Update 27th March 2018 related to above topic of interest ++++++++++
To make it more interesting and easier to follow up and compare notes on related topic.
http://howtoleather.com/diy-natural-beeswax-leather-finish/
DIY Natural Beeswax Leather Finish
Selecting the proper leather finish is an essential decision you must make. You will get a lot of different opinions but ultimately you will have the final say.
There are many options out there that can over-whelm a beginner leather crafter. Options include natural finishes, acrylic finishes, matte finishes, gloss finishes, ect ect.. the list goes on.
Lately I have been leaning more towards natural finishes, more specifically a natural beeswax leather finish. I like the idea of keeping my leather products free from any chemicals.
Even after deciding on what type of finish you would like to use, you now have so many different brands to choose from. It’s pretty crazy how many options you have out there.
So instead of purchasing my beeswax leather finish, I have decided to make my own. Of course, what kind of person would I be if I didn’t give you step by step instructions.
What You Need
Measuring Ingredients
The process is pretty simple, mix equal parts of beeswax and extra virgin olive oil in a double boiler. If you don’t have a double boiler, a Pyrex measuring cup placed in boiling water will also do the trick.
Typically your beeswax will come in large blocks but there are also some that come in small pellets to make measuring more convenient.
The easiest way to measure your wax, if they come in blocks, is to shave the block down with a knife. Once your wax is more manageable, you can place it in the Pyrex cup while measuring it with a food scale.
You will then pour the olive oil in to that same cup until you have equal weights between the beeswax and olive oil.
Mixing Wax and Oil
You will need melt the wax and oil together as mentioned earlier. If you measured your ingredients in the Pyrex cup, simply place it into a pot of boiling water.
It may take some time for the wax to fully melt but be patient and wait.
Stir the ingredients together thoroughly when you see that the wax has fully liquefied. Leave the mixture on the heat for a couple more minutes to ensure a good combination of ingredients.
Once you are satisfied you can take your beeswax leather finish off the heat. At this point pour your mixture into any container. Just make sure that the container can withstand the heat of your solution.
Step away and let the beeswax cool naturally until it becomes a solid.
That’s it! You are done!
====================Types of Leathers -Compared / Explained (straps)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO5IpodN-JM
TechLeatherCraft Published on 16 Jun 2013 15:37 minutes
Different types of leather compared and explained.
Shows variety of options available in leather type hides. Cover Veg-Tan or tooling leather, chrome-tan leather, Horse application (bridle and latigo) #techleathercraft
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My Passion on leathercraft
My passion and hobby on leather craft , still learning along the way. I hope to share my experience, useful site and knowledge with anyone.
** Please see other post link related to this topic (Inform on Leather)
Just want to share some useful tips and information on leather craft.- http://www.waterhouseleather.com/leather_buying_guide.htm
** Please see other post link related to this topic (Inform on Leather)
Just want to share some useful tips and information on leather craft.- http://www.waterhouseleather.com/leather_buying_guide.htm
Hide Shapes, Thickness & patterns
What kind of leather do I need?
Upholstery Leather
How much leather do I need?
Madog's_leather_tutorial_Cutting_the_leather
More url link on leathercraft
1) Leather types and properties PART one ,by Nemesis Gear/Steampunked Out (9:46 minutes) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_nPfEjkb8I
Published on 3 Jun 2012
In this video I discuss different types of leather, some processes used to make the different types, and many properties each type has. I had a customer who was unhappy with the roughness on the backside of a leather product, and felt I should address it in a video. Different types of leather have different properties and hopefully, this video will inform both customers, and prospective leather works about leather some leather properties.
2) Leather types and properties PART two ,by Nemesis Gear/Steampunked Out (9:24 minutes)
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How-To Identify Leather Type For Protection, Restoration, and Finishing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWxR811NqtE
Mohawk Consumer Products Published on 21 Aug 2014
This video will teach you how to discern the various types of leather in order to protect your investment from natural deterioration, humidity, dirt, chemical products, stains, body moisture and other materials with which it might come into contact with.
It is necessary to identify the type of leather in order to choose the appropriate cleaner and/or repair method. A magnifying glass and water are needed for distinguishing most types.
Leather Types
Aniline Leather (Natural Leather)
Semi-Aniline Leather
Pull-Up Leather
Nubuck Leather (Aniline Leather that has been sanded to give it a fine velvety surface)
Suede Leather (Very Similar to Nubuck, Made from lower cut of the split)
Pigmented Leather (Top-coated leather ideal for furniture and automotive seats)
Two-Tone Leather (Same as "pigmented" except more than one color of pigment was used)
Bicast Leather (Completely different finishing type usually done on lesser grades of leather)
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This video will teach you how to discern the various types of leather in order to protect your investment from natural deterioration, humidity, dirt, chemical products, stains, body moisture and other materials with which it might come into contact with.
It is necessary to identify the type of leather in order to choose the appropriate cleaner and/or repair method. A magnifying glass and water are needed for distinguishing most types.
Leather Types
Aniline Leather (Natural Leather)
Semi-Aniline Leather
Pull-Up Leather
Nubuck Leather (Aniline Leather that has been sanded to give it a fine velvety surface)
Suede Leather (Very Similar to Nubuck, Made from lower cut of the split)
Pigmented Leather (Top-coated leather ideal for furniture and automotive seats)
Two-Tone Leather (Same as "pigmented" except more than one color of pigment was used)
Bicast Leather (Completely different finishing type usually done on lesser grades of leather)
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Update 5th Jan 2018.
Saw this video from You Tube - Quick Tip: Checking, Managing and Storing Your Leather
(11:39 minutes).
By Ian Atkinson Published on 2 Nov 2014
In this quick video I'm showing some tips for people who are new to leather to help them with checking the quality of what they've bought. There are also tips on cataloguing your leather and storing it correctly.
It is interesting and general knowledge for beginner.
SORRY and do take note:- this video is being disable by the owner, can only watch from You Tube site.
Feedback from a user - Great tips and video. One thing I like to do to track the information for my leather is to use cardboard tags. (I use the 3" X 6" tags. )That way I can record a lot of information on the tag such as; Weight, Square Feet, Vendor, Date, Price, Grade, and etc
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Update 5th Jan 2018
Intro to Leathercraft - Properties of Leather ( 29:48 minutes)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNlqNYhqkdY&t=24s
By Grey Wolf Handcraft Published on 4 Apr 2014
An overview of properties of different kinds of leather, choosing leather for a project, what to look for when buying leather. Deer Hide and Elk hide.
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Read an article to compare between machine stitching and manual saddle stitch. After reading this article it give us a real uplift on our project a sense of pride, good feeling, better experience to do our best for each project.
http://zeebeeleather.com/faq/
What's wrong with machine stitching? What's so great about hand-stitching?
The truth is, sewing machines are great. They're fast, efficient, and they can crank out beautiful leather goods in a fraction of the time it takes to hand stitch. So what's the problem? Machine stitching is flawed from a durability standpoint. Let's back up.... Leather is strong. Really strong. The weak point in any leather piece is the stitching. A Lock Stitch is made with a machine, when two needles enter a hole (one from the top and one from the bottom), meet in the middle, hook the thread together, and move back out the same side they came in, onto the next hole. This makes the stitch prone to unraveling if a portion of the thread breaks, which it inevitably will. We've all been there. With natural wear and tear, saddle stitched thread will sometimes break too! The difference is that when a thread does break, it won't come unraveled because both threads pass completely through each hole, and out the opposite side. Think of it as weaving, or doubling up on the stitching. In a pinch, you can melt the loose end of the thread with a lighter, and that'll be the end of it.
Are you a visual person?
Speaking of thread...
What's so great about Polyester Thread?
Polyester thread is very strong, it has very little stretch to it, it's extremely durable, and won't rot like cotton or linen thread. Our thread is exclusively made by Maine Thread Co. in Lewiston, Maine, USA. We're proud that all of our products are held together with their Waxed Poly Cord (their term for thread), and we use every color they have available. Maine Thread Co. recently brought their Meadow Ring Twister back online after a long dormancy, citing "supply and demand" as the reason. Their workforce has grown over the last few years which proves that supporting American companies works!
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Thumb up for local leathercraft activity after discovered some news within Malaysia. it is very encouraging to hear good news. Especially there is interest in this area of legacy craft.
1) http://www.themalaymailonline.com/features/article/learn-how-to-make-your-own-leather-products-with-attached-leather-co#eJLWvKLEJoAdEbCB.97.
Learn to make your own leather products with Attached Leather Co! BY LYDIA KOH
Thursday November 5, 2015
About two years ago, architects Faiz Rosli and Ayu Lamien started Attached Leather Co with the intention to revive the making of handcrafted leather goods. The couple had stumbled upon the craft in Penang from an old woman selling leather goods at an antique shop.
Ayu was curious so she approached the woman to teach her how to make the leather products and she taught them the basics. This kickstarted their passion for the craft.
Read more at http://www.themalaymailonline.com/features/article/learn-how-to-make-your-own-leather-products-with-attached-leather-co#3eR6rfgSxl3KgKZ3.99
2) https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/flair/2017/07/254673/building-legacy
By Kasmiah Mustapha - July 5, 2017
Local leather goods brand Pesakraf came into being when its founder decided to make his own watch strap, writes Kasmiah Mustapha
IF you are looking for a local leather crafter, you will definitely find Pesakraf among the top 10. It is an achievement for Faisal Mohamed, who learnt the craft from YouTube videos and books.
3) https://tallypress.com/malaysia-top-10s/malaysias-top-10-leather-crafters/
Malaysia’s Top 10 Leather Crafters By TallyPress - December 25, 2015
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Update 17th Feb 2018.
Discovered another resource and information on leathercraft.
Leather Forum (www.reddit.com) - https://www.reddit.com/r/Leathercraft/comments/1ux03a/tool_guide_for_the_prospective_leatherworker/
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Update 19th Feb 2018
Wet molded card holder/leathercraft
Link for YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgHqWDpsCz0&feature=youtu.be.
1) It have some technique we can learn from this video example how the edge are trim from the template, how it crease the edge with tools, how he apply glue to edge, use a hammer to get edge of project.
Update 11th March 2018.
Saw something useful accessories and tools from Lean Wah Leather shop.
1) Key belt clip parts - Chap Snap (25mm, 20mm, 17mm) and Shackle (size Big and Small)
Left side is Chap Snap
Right side is Shackle
Some useful hole punch tool, shape round and shape oblong type of various size (width and length).
Typical round hole shape punch is for rivet, button and belt hole, band strap hole, and etc.
Please see small gift article to match tools hole size applicable for each project type.
* note do contact supplier first to confirm if item required are ex-stock to minimize time wastage and this will make trip more productive.
**note to extend the life of these sharp round punch hole (perforating tube) it will be good to protect the sharp cutting edge. Suggest a simple way is to cap the cutting edge when not in use. Use a appropriate back up materials when punch hole.
Update 18th March 2018
Buckle type to choose from leather store.
Various belt buckle, stud and etc to choose for your project.
Update 27th March 2018.
Wanted to share for all first timer to leathercraft.
Saw one very interesting article on fundamental for novice on leathercraft. It have all the basic ingredient and simple to understand work instruction.
By Justin Hagan dates Jan 11, 2018.
Update 28th March 2018
Very simple, informative video on basic hand stitching to improve on your leather project.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QS2jPZCLCg. by Justin Hagan - Published on 7 Feb 2016
I'd love it if you'd check out my blog (http://goldbarkleather.com) that has plenty of guides, tutorials, and tips to help you become a better leatherworker.
There are best practice and excellent tips and technique recommended here are :-
1) The Right Amount of Thread
First cut a piece of string that will fit your needle. To determine the length of string you need, measure the stitching line of your project and multiply by 3.5. On smaller stitching lines (less than a foot) multiply by 4 to 5.
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