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What have you been up to lately? Show it here! If you want a critique, just ask! Our members willingly share their knowledge and experience.

• Today, 09:04 PM
• in New Floral Design
• By Celtic Maiden 

Member Gallery

Please post your introductions, your pictures and your website links in your own thread. Let's get to know each other and the kind of leatherwork we do!

• Today, 07:54 PM
• in Hi From Uk
• By CaptGrant 

How Do I Do That?

Ask the members...between us, we have made it at least once, or can figure it out. Some of us have even made mistakes that we can share, and keep you from wasting time and money.

• Today, 08:34 PM
• in Leather Bracelt
• By Celtic Maiden 

Leatherwork Conversation

Don't know where to post? If it's about leatherwork, put it here.

• Today, 07:13 PM
• in Maker's Marks
• By Jason Austin 

Leather History

Do you have pictures of an old shop? Antique tools? Stories of long ago masters? Information gleaned from dusty forgotten books? We are the keepers of a ten thousand year old tradition, and we enjoy learning about what was as much as what is.

• Yesterday, 11:04 PM
• in Just got my great grandfath...
• By BillinOK 

Resources

Links, periodicals, books, Guilds and other professional organizations, trade show and demonstration announcements go here.

• 02 February 2010 - 05:00 AM
• in Leather Suppliers in Europe
• By manfrommuc 

Suppliers

Where to find what you need.

• Yesterday, 12:37 PM
• in Do These Look Like Good Pri...
• By King's X 

Marketing and Advertising

Discuss ways to improve your business and increase your profits. Whether you do custom work or stock vendors, your business cannot grow if people don't know about it. From flyers to websites, how to make sales.

• 05 February 2010 - 05:37 PM
• in Opening a Store
• By richard55 

Help Wanted

If you are looking for a leatherworker to meet your request, post your message here. If you are a leatherworker wanting work, keep your eye on this forum.

• Today, 12:37 AM
• in Luggage Maker Wanted
• By Justin Moore

Getting Started

Hey, we all start somewhere? What kind of tools and supplies do you need? Are there any helpful books? How can you get going now that you have been bitten by The Leather Bug? Post your newbie questions here, and let the more experienced folks help you through the initiation. The only dumb questions are the ones not asked!

• Yesterday, 11:32 PM
• in What Kind Of Backing Is Use...
• By Shavonne 

Patterns and Templates

Learn how to create your own, or how to use standard patterns.

• Today, 01:13 PM
• in Stirrup purse pattern
• By Oscar B 

Leather Tools

Leather tools have specialized uses. Learn about available tools, how to care for them, sharpening, and safety.

• Today, 08:43 PM
• in Long Cutting Surface
• By Celtic Maiden 

Hardware and Accessories

Snaps, rivets, clasps, D & O rings, conchos and the like. Your project needs hardware that can handle the stress placed on it, and retain its appearance through the years.

• 03 February 2010 - 12:37 AM
• in The Neverending Quest To Fi...
• By ruthless 

Sewing Leather

Whether you sew by hand or by machine, stitching can add beauty and durability to your work. Discuss lacing, appliqué, embroidery and the like here.

• 05 February 2010 - 02:30 AM
• in Rosin for hand stitching
• By ChuckBurrows 

Braiding

From whips to purse straps, braiding leather is an art of its own.

• Today, 05:59 PM
• in Leather Splitter For Whip M...
• By TrustCommunicationConsent 

Leather Sewing Machines

Lighter weight leathers can be sewn on home machines, but the tough stuff requires commercial or industrial sewing machines. They can be tricky to set up and operate, but can't be beat for production work.

• Today, 12:15 AM
• in COBRA SEWING MACHINES
• By Cobra Steve 

Exotics, Reptiles, Furs and others

It takes special expertise to use exotic leathers and furs. Find out more about these "rare" critters here.

• 03 February 2010 - 12:47 PM
• in exotic suppliers
• By Kate 

All About Leather

Latigo & Harness Leathers are treated with waxes and oils to resist water and limit stretching. Garment leather is not just from cows, it includes deerskin, pigskin, goatskin, sheepskin, suede/splits, and other lightweight leathers. Upholstery leather is heavier weight and may require a commercial machine. Rawhide is not tanned, and has excellent properties for forming. It is not the leather your shoelaces are made from. Vegetable tanned leather is the only type of leather that will absorb water enough to stamp or carve.

• Today, 02:51 PM
• in Bellies
• By kfiretwo 

Intro to the Paul Burnett School of Leather ornamentation

• 02 November 2009 - 01:47 PM
• in Paul Burnett's Free Sch...
• By Johanna 

Carving

The knowledge of the fundamentals of leather decorating will help you to build a solid foundation on which to build your skills.

• 10 January 2010 - 01:58 PM
• in Carving Lesson 101
• By WyomingSlick 

Creative Stamping

The fundamentals and concepts of leather decorating through designing and stamping creative patterns.

• 17 January 2010 - 01:33 AM
• in Creative Stamping Lesson 101
• By badLoveLeather 

Painting

Learn how to use color to emphasize and add more interst to your leatherwork. Mysteries revealed here!

• 02 January 2010 - 11:44 PM
• in Painting Lesson 101
• By azrider 

Floral and Sheridan Carving

Sometimes called "Sheridan", or Traditional Western Style, it is the familiar scrolls, western roses and leaves brought to North America by the Spanish and used in California, Arizona, Porters etc

• 05 February 2010 - 10:03 PM
• in Fashion and tradition
• By gtwister09 

Figure Carving

Any scene can be represented on leather. Figure carving can be embossed or not.

• Yesterday, 10:34 PM
• in Carving Horses
• By yaklady 

Stamping

Geometric tools, basketweave, 3D stamps and alphabet and number sets. Learn to make patterns to suit your style.

• 01 February 2010 - 10:57 AM
• in Basket Weave Arrow
• By Steve Brewer 

Dyes, Antiques, Stains, Glues, Waxes, Finishes and Conditioners.

The chemical department. Coloring and accenting your work, protecting it from the elements and ravages of time, care and maintainance of leather, and preservation and restoration of old leather.

• Today, 09:08 PM
• in Neetsfoot, Dry Or Damp Leather
• By RWB 

Saddles and Tack

Bridles, reins, harnesses and more... Do you know how to fit your animal for comfort and safety?

Subforums:

1. Saddle & Tack Maker Gallery
2. Saddle Construction
3. Saddle and Tack Accessory Items
4. Saddle Supplies, Tools & Trees
5. Saddle Identification, Restoration & Repair
6. Choosing the Right Saddle for the horse(s)
7. General Saddlery Discussion
8. Saddle Trade Resources

• Today, 10:36 AM
• in Welts And Swell Cover
• By CWR 

Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes

Protect your weapons with style and safety. Law enforcement, hunting, self protection, sharp shooting, target practice.

• Today, 07:05 PM
• in Law Enforcement Rig
• By BillinOK 

Motorcycles and Biker Gear

Not all saddlebags are on horses! Bikers like quality gear they can depend on, and making and maintaining hard used leather is a challenge to any leatherworker. Show off your work! Teach the world how leatherworkers make bikes beautiful.

• Today, 10:24 AM
• in I finally finished this scr...
• By nogg 

Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items

The bread-n-butter of leatherworkers, the things we carry or wear every day.

• Yesterday, 08:01 PM
• in Top Hat
• By Shar 

Historical Reenactment

LARP (Live Action Role Playing) SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism)Fantasy, Buckskinners, Muzzleloaders, Civil War buffs, Native American Regalia, and other period leatherwork.

• Yesterday, 08:16 PM
• in Ongoing Work on an armour
• By SMP 

Youth Groups

Churches, camps, scouts, and home schooled kids love leatherwork. Share projects that worked, or stories of what didn't. How to we keep leatherwork a dynamic art form? Each one, teach one.

• 23 January 2010 - 04:30 PM
• in Any neckerchief slide ideas
• By sdkid 

Other Specialties

Clothing, art, bookbinding, boots & shoes, luggage, taxidermy, upholstery, working with furs, dog collars and harnesses, toolbelts, etc What is your specialty?
PM Admin about access to Adult Area.

Subforums:

1. Archery Quivers and Bow Cases
2. Art
3. Books, Journals and Photo Albums
4. Boxes, Clocks and Game Boards
5. Collars, Cuffs, Leashes and Leads
6. Clothing, Jackets, Vests and Chaps
7. Furniture: Inlays and Upholstery
8. Guitar Straps
9. Masks
10. Miniatures
11. Satchels, Luggage and Briefcases
12. Shoes, Boots, Sandals and Moccassins

• Yesterday, 05:24 PM
• in Guitar Strap
• By dirtclod 

Announcements and Administrivia

Leatherworker.net News to know!

• 02 October 2009 - 09:43 AM
• in Major Upgrade coming!
• By jdwintx 

Special Events, Contests and Classes

We have a lot going on here! See here for the latest scoop on board activities. Post your ideas, too!

• 02 February 2010 - 11:08 AM
• in contest #2
• By Big Papa Leather 

Feedback and Suggestions

How can we improve? Leatherworker.net wants to be the main place for leatherwork conversation. All comments appreciated.

• 05 February 2010 - 12:17 PM
• in How Do I Start A Blog On Th...
• By Johanna 

All About Us and Off Topic

We all have real lives. Share a birthday message, wish holiday greetings, post links of interest for IRL (in real life) stuff. Rant and rave, any subject. Congratulate a soldier, mourn a loss, share a laugh, a comment, some wisdom. We're more than leatherworkers, we're people with jobs, families, hobbies, happy times, sad times. General discussion of any topic, leather related or not.

• Today, 04:22 PM
• in AVATAR The movie
• By wildrose 

Computer Help

Learn to resize images, do backups, create web pages and solve other computer problems with expert help from our members.

• Yesterday, 11:39 PM
• in Satellite Internet
• By Johanna 

Leather Photography

Cameras, light-boxes, pictures for sales brochures, websites, advertisements, catalogs and record keeping. Take realistic pics like a pro to show off your work to the best advantage.

• 13 November 2009 - 07:43 PM
• in Announcing the passing of m...
• By hidepounder 

Announcements

Please read the Marketplace rules here. Your participation in this forum means you agree to them.

• 28 November 2007 - 12:33 PM
• in Marketplace Rules
• By Johanna 

Finished Leather Goods

Artwork/pictures Bags, Luggage and Cases BDSM Gear Belts Chaps and Chinks Chessboards Clocks Harness Holsters and Gunbelts Jewelry, and Watchbands Motorcycle Gear Rodeo Gear Saddles and Horse Gear Wallets, Handbags and Purses Whips

• 03 January 2010 - 12:24 PM
• in Leather Stamped Solo Seat F...
• By Donovan 

Items For Sale

Subforums:

1. Books/Patterns/Periodicals/Videos
2. Businesses & Estate Sales
3. Computer Hardware/Software
4. Hand Tools-Leatherworking Tools
5. Hand Tools-Stamping/Carving Tools
6. Knives, Blades, & Things That Cut
7. Leather and Lace
8. Machinery -- Cutting/Leatherworking
9. Machinery -- Sewing and Stitching
10. Supplies and Hardware
11. Saddle Trees and Fittings
12. Miscellaneous/Other

• Today, 02:17 PM
• in large lot of leather tools
• By rawhide1 

Services

Clicking, dyeing, tanning, commercial sewing, upholstery, straps, toolmaking, molds and dies, knife and blade sharpening, sewing machine repair, machine repair, computer and internet services, web design, printing, credit card processing and anything else leatherworkers may need and use.

• 25 January 2010 - 03:04 AM
• in Sharpening services for sale
• By Duey 

Wanted

Swap, buy, sell, barter, exchange...What are YOU looking for?

• Today, 08:44 PM
• in Tippman Boss And Embosser
• By Shadowsbane 

Old/Sold

Archives (over 60 days)

• 01 February 2010 - 03:51 PM
• in design artistry FS or Trade
• By Indy