Wow! That’s really beautiful. I have to say that using a “swivel knife” is not the easiest thing to do. I just tried that on a leather portfolio that I made for my wife. I have to tell you that it was not easy to use that devil swivel knife. I usually have good coordination between my eyes and my hands, but that swivel knife is a hole other thing! I’m in awe of your skill there. Best regards, Richard
Thank you so much for covering this I have been wanting to do this for several years but not quit sure how to finish it up. I am wanting to make a breathable vest for my service dog out of leather and breathable mesh. Thank you for the awesome videos!
Great lesson. I always strop my x-acto blades on a piece of leather to prevent the blade from feeling sticky. It also gives my fingertips a better sense of feel.
PhotofriendlyJR You gave the exact tip I thought about. Before I use an xacto blade with a factory grind, I will sharpen it to remove all grind marks. Then I strop the blade before each use.
Chuck, thank you for all the great tips, your video's have helped tremendously ! I started making holsters as a hobby but now it's paying off. Not a great deal but enough to keep supplies and a bit for me.
Hey Chuck can you do a video on the different types of edgekote I do some lined holsters and use it to make sure the suede doesn't come loose from the veg tan at the edges but I really think I'm doing something wrong with it cause of the look
Chuck; I am trying to find the video you did on making forms for wet molding leather. Please tell me how to find it. Thanks. I have been doing leather work for 50+ years and still learn from your tutorials.
Hi Chuck - could you do a vid, or better, two or three vids on the suit of armour please? It is gorgeous!! I love your presentations as you are so infectiously enthusiastic. Thank you. :)
Thank you so much for your compliments on the suits! I want to do a video on a suit so badly!!! I can’t say it’s actually in the works, but...I am working on some thoughts on how to do it. It would be a long one, but, we can break it into parts like Cuirass, Chause, Pauldrons, Arm Guards, Couters, Besegews and War Belts…and then Cloak, Frogs, Scabbards, Helm…I can’t stop!!! Give us a bit and I’ll see if I can talk the boss into one!
i bet I'm not the only one with interest, and you love the project too. It's gorgeous. Just tell the boss a British Veteran requested this as a Black Dog Project - I am doing my best with deep depression, and having projects to focus on, even though I I don't have the gear to actually make things, gives me a real sense of a potential future...
Love your vids very informitive. I do have a question i want to make some small projects like coin purses but what i have is leather rements from hoby loby and it seems a lil to flopy and all i have for making stitching holes is and old stitching chisel from my father inlaw. Dosent make holes very well kinda narrow slits. Any way what type of leather whould you sugest for coin purses and what weight, maybe 3oz? I was also thinking of a small hole punch the smalest i kind find to make sewing holes kinda like the kits have done to them what do you think. Well ty for listening looking forward to your reply.
I would recommend using 3 to 5 oz leather. We have a 4-5 oz leather available that would work very well www.weaverleathersupply.com/catalog/item-detail/56111/001/48. A hole punch will work for your stitching holes if you can find one that is small enough, the only problem with that is you can only punch one hole at a time and it may be difficult to keep them in a straight line. We have some chisels coming very soon that would work perfect for what you are trying to accomplish. We'll keep you posted once they are available on our website!
How do you make a holster or a harmonica case with belt loop please is there molding techniques please make a video of my question for next week thank you weaver leather craft Tyler jones
Hi Chuck, Thank you for the great videos! Do you dip die your belts and armor also? How do you prevent bleed? My concern is dip dying a pair of bracers or a belt and having them ruin someones costume? Is that even a concern with the pro dye?
Yes, I dip dye most everything for a nice consistent outcome in dye color. With the Pro Dye, yes, you still have to be cautious about color transfer, but it's not as risky as other alcohol- or water-based dyes. I generally hit it with a very light coat of oil after its dyed and then finish with about two coats of a topcoat like Fiebing's Leather Balm with Atom Wax (www.weaverleathersupply.com/catalog/item-detail/27339/001/113) or Saddle Lac (www.weaverleathersupply.com/catalog/item-detail/54567/001/113). When applying the top coat, be sure to hit everything: top, sides and back.
Thanks for the reply! Would it be possible to make a belt like this? That piece seems too small for it. Also, there is no sealant needed for the suede, correct?
Hi Rich, You could definitely make a belt like this! Suede is very difficult to seal as the sealer tends to take away the suppleness of the suede. We would recommend using three layers for the belt, a 4 to 6 oz. leather for the inside of the belt (the part that will lay against your clothes), then your suede on top of that and then a 3 to 4 oz. leather for your filigree top layer. Hope this helps!
Had index finger surgery can't wait to get back to working with leather again. I don't leave many thoughts but I do watch your videos.
Wow! That’s really beautiful. I have to say that using a “swivel knife” is not the easiest thing to do. I just tried that on a leather portfolio that I made for my wife. I have to tell you that it was not easy to use that devil swivel knife. I usually have good coordination between my eyes and my hands, but that swivel knife is a hole other thing! I’m in awe of your skill there. Best regards, Richard
Great Chuck..many thanks...Gordon
Thanks for the video, Chuck. Your armor is awesome! With your talents they would have loved having you during the filming of the Lord of the Rings!
Thank you so much for covering this I have been wanting to do this for several years but not quit sure how to finish it up. I am wanting to make a breathable vest for my service dog out of leather and breathable mesh. Thank you for the awesome videos!
That was really informative, I've never even thought about putting foam underneath the project
New to working with leather and was struggling. This helps a lot. Thanks.
Thanks so much, Chad! We're glad the video was helpful!
Great lesson. I always strop my x-acto blades on a piece of leather to prevent the blade from feeling sticky. It also gives my fingertips a better sense of feel.
PhotofriendlyJR
You gave the exact tip I thought about. Before I use an xacto blade with a factory grind, I will sharpen it to remove all grind marks. Then I strop the blade before each use.
This was a life saver! Thank you so much. 😀
So glad!
Gorgeous!
Thank you, another great video as always. I have learned allot from tour videos since starting leatherworking in July.
Chuck, thank you for all the great tips, your video's have helped tremendously ! I started making holsters as a hobby but now it's paying off. Not a great deal but enough to keep supplies and a bit for me.
That's wonderful to hear! Thanks for leaving a comment.
Love watching your content! You make art out of leather and it's absolutely beautiful and wonderful to watch the process!
Thanks Chuck nice work
Hey Chuck can you do a video on the different types of edgekote I do some lined holsters and use it to make sure the suede doesn't come loose from the veg tan at the edges but I really think I'm doing something wrong with it cause of the look
Something new to try! Thanks!
Chuck you goofy gd genius
Chuck; I am trying to find the video you did on making forms for wet molding leather. Please tell me how to find it. Thanks. I have been doing leather work for 50+ years and still learn from your tutorials.
Thank you for watching, George! See below for the video link:
ruclips.net/video/XyAej-eM894/видео.html
Dank je wel, groet Martin
Perfeito! Obrigado pela dica.
Aproveito para parabenizar o conteúdo do canal, estou no Brasil e também sou do "clã" dou couro. Sucesso!
Hi Chuck - could you do a vid, or better, two or three vids on the suit of armour please? It is gorgeous!! I love your presentations as you are so infectiously enthusiastic. Thank you. :)
Thank you so much for your compliments on the suits! I want to do a video on a suit so badly!!! I can’t say it’s actually in the works, but...I am working on some thoughts on how to do it. It would be a long one, but, we can break it into parts like Cuirass, Chause, Pauldrons, Arm Guards, Couters, Besegews and War Belts…and then Cloak, Frogs, Scabbards, Helm…I can’t stop!!! Give us a bit and I’ll see if I can talk the boss into one!
i bet I'm not the only one with interest, and you love the project too. It's gorgeous. Just tell the boss a British Veteran requested this as a Black Dog Project - I am doing my best with deep depression, and having projects to focus on, even though I I don't have the gear to actually make things, gives me a real sense of a potential future...
I think, like a lot of folk, the first interest is body armour. Chest, back and throat. How to make a ripped looking abdomen piece in particular...
Is perfect
Love your vids very informitive. I do have a question i want to make some small projects like coin purses but what i have is leather rements from hoby loby and it seems a lil to flopy and all i have for making stitching holes is and old stitching chisel from my father inlaw. Dosent make holes very well kinda narrow slits. Any way what type of leather whould you sugest for coin purses and what weight, maybe 3oz? I was also thinking of a small hole punch the smalest i kind find to make sewing holes kinda like the kits have done to them what do you think. Well ty for listening looking forward to your reply.
I would recommend using 3 to 5 oz leather. We have a 4-5 oz leather available that would work very well www.weaverleathersupply.com/catalog/item-detail/56111/001/48.
A hole punch will work for your stitching holes if you can find one that is small enough, the only problem with that is you can only punch one hole at a time and it may be difficult to keep them in a straight line. We have some chisels coming very soon that would work perfect for what you are trying to accomplish. We'll keep you posted once they are available on our website!
Weaver Leather Craft Supply ty would love to hear from you about the punches /chisels. And ty for the help
How do you make a holster or a harmonica case with belt loop please is there molding techniques please make a video of my question for next week thank you weaver leather craft Tyler jones
Oh I forgot the harmonica size is diatonic harmonica
hello
can you tell me which leather will be better for carving and molding wicket & craig leather or hermann oak one ??
Thanks
Hi Chuck, Thank you for the great videos! Do you dip die your belts and armor also? How do you prevent bleed? My concern is dip dying a pair of bracers or a belt and having them ruin someones costume? Is that even a concern with the pro dye?
Yes, I dip dye most everything for a nice consistent outcome in dye color. With the Pro Dye, yes, you still have to be cautious about color transfer, but it's not as risky as other alcohol- or water-based dyes. I generally hit it with a very light coat of oil after its dyed and then finish with about two coats of a topcoat like Fiebing's Leather Balm with Atom Wax (www.weaverleathersupply.com/catalog/item-detail/27339/001/113) or Saddle Lac (www.weaverleathersupply.com/catalog/item-detail/54567/001/113). When applying the top coat, be sure to hit everything: top, sides and back.
Awesome, thank you very much! I will be sure to try that out! Love the videos, they are very helpful!
Chuck you RAWK! \m/ \m/
Chuck, do you have a Fan Club? *_WOULD YOU LIKE ONE???_*
What oz leather do you use for your top layer here?
Hi Rich,
This is cut from our 4/5 oz. Veg Tan leather Single Shoulders www.weaverleathersupply.com/catalog/item-detail/51584/001/46
Thanks for the reply! Would it be possible to make a belt like this? That piece seems too small for it. Also, there is no sealant needed for the suede, correct?
Hi Rich,
You could definitely make a belt like this! Suede is very difficult to seal as the sealer tends to take away the suppleness of the suede. We would recommend using three layers for the belt, a 4 to 6 oz. leather for the inside of the belt (the part that will lay against your clothes), then your suede on top of that and then a 3 to 4 oz. leather for your filigree top layer. Hope this helps!
Chocolate deer? I've heard of chocolate cows that give chocolate milk, but where do chocolate deer come from?
A whole project without “ clean and consistent”
I hate you Chuck! lol Wish I could tool better.
I hate you Chuck! lol Wish I could tool better.