Making of a Handmade Lined and Raised Leather Belt
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- Опубликовано: 21 сен 2024
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Watch a handmade leather Belt come to life. The Bridle Leather Lined and Raised Belt is one of our oldest and best known designs, a belt entirely made by hand, that is made for and with a love for craft more than any other motive. Each belt has around 1000 stitches, depending on length, and represents a day of work for the craftsman who makes it. Whilst the design is simple in its conception, it takes years to develop and refine the techniques necessary to make one and a single slip at the wrong moment can destroy a days work, making this a true test of the craftsman's skill, nerve and patience. In an age where luxury is often defined only by a logo and price tag a belt like this is different, handmade, hand stitched quality, made to last, made with passion and craftsmanship, not with a machine. #handsnotmachines #thinkdifferently
Anybody can make a belt, but very few can make one to this high of caliber. Seeing such beautiful items being made by hand with such high quality and attention to detail has really made me realize why these are so expensive and this is artwork rather than a 9-5 job.
Sure. You only need good leather - then any belt will be good. Same as any good raw original material.
I come back and watch this short film every few months. Thank you for making it. I’m sure you’re busy making beautiful leather goods but it would be great to see more of your work on this channel.
Watched this video a bunch of times and attempted to make it for my husband. While my stitches were wonky in the back, the front looks perfect. It was not raised as much as I would wish but the end result is beautiful with top grain leather front and back. It’s to the point where my husband’s coworkers have taken notice and admired his belt. I hope this can last his lifetime.
When in my leather working shop, I'm seriously thinking of playing more Italian music while keeping my eyes honed tightly in on my project piece. Perhaps by doing this I could transition from a leather worker to an artisan of fine leather. Rather than make leather goods, I could produce exquisite works of art and charge exorbitant prices to exclusive collectors of fine art.
People do things different ways. People have different skills for different types of styles. This man has developed extraordinary skill in the work he does on this style of leatherwork. Just reminds me of how attentive one should be to details in order to produce quality items. Thanks for sharing.
It's a pleasure watching a true artist at work. Your concentration as you work almost makes me feel exhausted on your behalf :-)
Thank you :-)
No wonder why handcrafted items cost expensive. But I’m willing to pay for this amount of dedication and craftsmanship. It totally worth it
This is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful things I've seen. Truly amazed by the craftsmanship.
Thank you, thats kind of you to say
You even have your studio and maybe you live in a right type of house, everything is so fitting, perfect. Your studio is so tidy which is calming. I could watch you making your art forever. Thank you!
I've always enjoyed watching videos like this. There's just something that you get when you have something that is hand made these days, it makes you appreciate how much time and effort was put into something
There's something truly gratifying about watching a true craftsman at work. Top notch stuff here!
For those who were wondering, the music is Adagio in G minor by Tomaso Albinoni.
Thank you good man!
Thanks man
Thank you, good sir.
AR-Kommander thank you so much..
Music is just beautiful
I've watched this several times, and each time I learn something new. And not a word is spoken, how wonderful. And my first comment was something to do with having the right tools helps, but I forgot to add; especially if you know how to use them properly, as you obviously do. Thanks again for the beautiful work you do, it's inspiring me to become a whole lot better at my own craft. It's nice to see someone performing a service in which it's obvious the pride you feel while doing it. In any field pride is quickly becoming a thing of the past and this is a great reminder that doing something you can be proud of has so many more benefits that only the money earned. A pleasure to watch, for sure.
I love watching this guy work, you can tell he's dedicated to perfection.
this guy is a pleasure to watch. so much pride in ones passion. beautiful not only because of the craftsmanship but because of the dedication to the fine details. Bravo
Great to see true craftsmanship at work!!!
These videos are the absolute most calming videos I’ve ever seen on RUclips and it why I keep coming back. No constant banging or loud crap music.
I really don't know what I admire more... your skillset or your choice of music. Albinoni's Adagio such a wounderful support for this video.
Sauzechn Adagio makes me feel devastated. I don’t think it was good choice
The colors, his movements, the sunny day..
That are so aethetically pleasing.
It's like watching a movie making a belt.🥰
The music and the art both masterpieces
i'm addicted to your videos.. this is so engaging yet relaxing
The spirit of handmade craftsmanship makes the product UNIQUE .
That was an exquisite example of love, labor, and craftsmanship. I will own one of these master pieces one day, hopefully.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I have nothing but respect for old world craftsmanship
Watching this mast craftsman is like watching the violin virtuoso in the soundtrack playing.
What a shame this brand is not longer available 😢😢
For anyone asking about the music of this masterpiece of a video, is *Albinoni's Adagio in G Minor*
for the Death of the anonymous cow who took part as the leather for themasterpiece belt.
We got that the first time. Thanks anyway.
Tanks
@@Tosekupoleceu Wanker
Albinoni adagio in g minor
As someone who has done leather-working as a hobby (with a tight budget)... I am envious of your tools sir... your videos are quite satisfying and educational.
Im glad you enjoy them!
The attention to detail is outstanding
Thank you
Anytime I need a little inspiration (for anything) I find myself coming back to these videos. Thanks so much for making them.
I've watched this video many times. It never gets old. Very inspiring.
I love watching craftspeople working and how the tools of each trade are similar or differ, depending on the material. The one that cuts long strips from the edge of the leather handles like a woodworking plane, but cuts from the side instead of the bottom. Pulling the belt throught that machine made me think of a chairmaker's draw horse and drawknife. Punching the holes before sewing is nearly the same gesture as chiseling dovetails, etc…
Damien Pollet I agree! I'm a woodworker and the pull through device reminded me of a thicknessing planer, while the stripping tool had me reminded of a rabbetting plane.
Craft is craft, and if you have the feel for tools you can cross the divide between them. Leather and wood working are very similar in deed, but so also is silver and gold smiting. We use elements of all of them at times
It is like a Fairy tail.. on a fantasy workshop.. Fabled... i enjoy every secs....
Watching a master craftsman at work is something special.
Nunca iria saber que fazer um cinto era um verdadeira obra de Arte se não visse sendo como é feito. Lindo.
This man is a master craftsman! Using only this finest leather. The belt is beautiful! It was a finely produced film and relaxing to watch. The only hard part I had believing was no leather crafter has a work area that is so clean..........lol
Well we may have tidied up a little for the film :-) My philosophy is you cant be creative in a mess though, so its normally pretty tidy
And this is a perfect example of why people will pay top dollar for hand made quality goods.
Mr_ E54 just shut up. You’re replying to every comment to get attention but guess what, your not getting any. We get that you can only pay 5 dollars cuz you’re broke, but no need to comment that because we already know people like you are broke. If you’re gonna continue to comment something mean, just don’t comment in the first place.
@@keirambelli6394 Same thing could be said to you.
The industry, the way the world works... It's idiotic.
I would also pay 5 bucks and there would also be those willing to pay 1 million for pure ideals. The thing is, most of the time, you're gonna be totally bamboozled, there's always someone exploiting and profiting out of your romantic ideas. So, more than 1 reason could surface to showcase how superficial your comment (and the initial one too) was and forever will be.
Value is totally subjective.
A lot of points come to mind but whatever, let's just say a sardonic laugh after witnessing the current state of humanity isn't that bad, right?
Enrique M.P. You are right in a way, because the world is filled with business men that only care about profit. And that is with brands like Gucci or Prada, where all of the items are mass produced, but they still cost thousands of dollars. But this is different. This guy does not mass produce, he does every single thing by hand, that is why this is valuable. This is how things were made before industrialization when most things were made by artisans. And unlike big companies, this crafter does not care so much about profits. He simply adds the cost of materials and the time spent making this, plus a little extra for a profit, so he could actually make a living out of it.
Also, I was mad at Mr_ E54 for replying to everyone’s comments with stupid replies just to get attention, and I was making fun of him for saying he will only pay 5 dollars. I didn’t mean it so seriously.
@Mr_ E54 cause u r fuckin Broke, and guess what u won't get it on 5 dollar , so better save it for food.
This is like a 3 generation belt. You can pass it down to your kid and then to your grandkid. Nothing but respect for the craftsmanship that goes into this work.
A video on your sharpening ritual would be greatly appreciated, those tools are no doubt studiously maintained to be so effectively sharp.
Da A only uses the strop. no stone ever. leather is nice and soft so a the knives hardly get dull. when cutting with the grain like in the knife stand the knife gets stropped every time.
ULTRA NOOB
So let me get this straight, you're suggesting that leather does not perish your edge? Because that is pure hokum, if cardboard does so then leather certainly will. I believe that he strops after every item and as needed but that doesn't tell me anything about any compound or technique of which there are many schools of thought. He is using bridal leather, it's very though and his tools are moving through it like it's paper they are clearly being expertly maintained.
Da A yeah like i said.. only the knife stand remember? its bcos its cutting-splitting. but everything can just be maintained by stropping. no stones needed. but ofcourse he will have them. probably a #8k and #12k but if you strop after each use you dont need to sharpen, only strop. knives dont chip nor lose their bevel. leather is too soft for it and the quality of knives he is using is too high. though the edge does indeed need to be maintained, and yes they do go blunt on leather, hence I can ubderstand your point, but like said, stropping is enough. never want to use a stone and take away metal ever unless its absolutely nesasary. the vids on youtube where everyone keeps using stones is abdolutely not nesasary if you use it for the intended use. an example; my machette, chopping it hardly goes blunt. but if i use it do dig with (and in rainforest you need to, cant use a shovel) then i need a stone. a machette is not meanth for it. so i need to get a shovel designed for exactly that..
This is the cleanest shop I have ever seen. I wonder what it looks like behind the camera.
Ok so I make western leather belts and horse tack. We do this same exact thing but play country music. Same....exact.....thing. (But cheaper leather 😜) I’m gonna play this classical music next time I’m working and feel really special.
Playing country music cheapens any item.
pabloalarroyo nothing made in the USA is ever cheap. Sorry brother.
Its always a pleasure watching you work!
You know this guy is actually listening to some slayer while he does this, lol
Wicked, Polka on everything!
Polka will never die!
I'm a shoemaker and I can attest to this hahaha.
lol
Only when he makes "dead skin masks."
I've already seen this before years ago when it was reccomended, and now its back!
Great editing!! Congratulations!
Thank you! The editor will be pleased to hear that
i'm a self-educated leathercrafter and your videos are inspiring. I hope to get such level of prolixity. Greetings from Chile
Beautiful craftsmanship! Fantastic video, such a pleasure to watch, love the music.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it :-)
Gifted my dad indian handloom crafted leather belt on his 40th birthday. Taking the smack of it till today on his 50th birthday. ( The quality is so good it last upto years)
I'm a vegetarian and this is still beautiful to me. Watching a master craftsperson like yourself is mesmerizing.
Benjamin Norton seein The Skin of a dead animal is beautiful to you May should make you think about The reason why someone is a vegetarien
trollfail.exe
Good thing you don't eat belts for breakfast --- stupid self righteous veggie brain prawn
@ So the guy shows that he still appreciates the workmanship and beauty of the work despite his principles and all you can do is throw abuse? I didnt see a trace of 'self righteousness' in his comment, only ignorance in yours.
Producing fine leather goods by hand and with such close concentration a nice feeling I'm sure "pride" that's what it all about the music seems to go with the quality of the craft
This is therapeutical
Brian Bonds tittilizing.
therapeutic* not therapeutical
Did you just invent a new word ? 😂
Probably not for the horses
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I don't know how or why this showed up in my recommended feed, but I saw the wallet one there and watched it. Now I'm actively seeking them out. These are great; LOVE the music selections. Very enjoyable. Thank you.
His crafting level is 99!
Your video without music is much, much better; the sounds of the work being done are more enjoyable than music.
agreed
Great artwork. A pleasure to watch. Thank you Sir.
I'm satisfied when watching a true handcrafted item like this. I can't afford to buy like this Belt, but watching a true work of art handcraft Product is Super Satisfying.
I'm not going to balk at the cost of handmade belts anymore.
Yog theTerrible When you see the work and care put into them, it makes a lot more sense why they're better but also way more expensive... ;-)
As for all handmade craft items, the amount of work, attention to detail and cost of materials is not something people understand nowadays. He is probably not getting paid what he actually deserves for the product either...
you cant, you either pay £100 for the belt or out lol
those belts start at £360 and go up with options
Genuine top grain bridle leather is expensive and lasts decades. Or the other option is second grade leather with bonded "leather" (ground up leather dust and adhesive) backing with cheap hardware that lasts only a year or two. Your choice.
I am just starting leather working as a middle aged hobbyist. Your video was very inspirational and enjoyable to watch! Thank you!
Andreas
If we inspired anyone to take up the craft we have succeeded in our aim! Glad you enjoyed it!
+Equus Leather were do yo get your leather tools and leathers
cuts open peoples heads, flies around in the enterprise and of course, he also makes belts!
Are you referring to 47?
Bored Engineer Operating Near Groom Lake Detachment 3 He is referring to Heros ... I believe
Ben Julien 1st one is syler from heroes and second on is spock from the new star trek films
So it's not just me who thought of that.
Millennials = uniformly unoriginal dullards
It's not just a belt, it's a work of art. I'd leave this belt in my will as a family heirloom.
Dear Sir.
Exelent and inspiring video and music. Your work is marvelous. You and your craft are a great inspiration for me.
Greetings from Serbia.
Hello!
I speak of Brazil.
Thank you very much for the great video.
I wish success!
Great choice of music
Apart from the outstanding craftsmanship I´d like to point out the amazing videography and editing. Very well done!
Thank you. The creative team will certainly appreciate that
Here are some outstanding videos on leather making, not so great editing but pretty amazing stuff no doubt you will enjoy, make sure to watch it until the last second.
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This is art.
Thank you :-)
wow , Craftsmanship overload ! it´s nice to see
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it
Hello from İstanbul :) We expect more videos. Mister, you're doing great jobs.
I wish you a good day :))
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it
Equus Leather it is impossible not to admire your art
That was poetry in motion.
Simply amazing and an insane amount of craftsmanship.
Thanks!
Proudly made by gentleman for gentlemands. A master piece.
Que trabalho magnífico !
Even the packing slip is a one-of-a-kind handcrafted masterpiece!
Beautiful work
Thank you!
Equus Leather, Do you sell your products on ebay? or how can I order a couple items
Take a look at our website www.equusleather.co.uk
Equus Leather, will do, thanks.
tas kulit gaj
Clearly this is one of the few remaining master craftsmen in the art of leatherwork.
Ваша работа достойна внимания и заслуживает самых высоких похвал!!!
Спасибо!
Что за музыка и композитор ?
adajio называется
Fantastic work. I do not build much anymore, I do repairs mostly, but I still love hand tools over electric because I can feel what I am doing better.
Hand tools are the core of great work really. Anything really good has been made mostly by a human not a machine. #handsnotmachines
wow, just wow.
subscribed!
Thank you!
agree. just wow!
Thank you!
AMAZING DETAIL WORK AND PATIENCE , A WORK OF ART
just awesomeness
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it
This could be the most beautiful and well made leather belt I've ever seen in my entire life. Your handcraft is just amazing!
Thank you!
Absolutely superb. I feel like such a fool purchasing those grossly overpriced Hermes belts. My next belt will be Equus Leather.
Indra Prakasa I have bought a hermes and multiple vuitton belts and nowhere match a quality of this relative to the price
Equus Leather have royal warrant. If it's good enough for HRH The Prince of Wales, then its certainly good enough for you.
+Abdul Harist Muqorrobin ，0，
@Tom Smith Hermes belts are $800+, an Equus belt like this one is $350
@Tom Smith i was going off prices on their websites
Commendable.
Bespoke, exquisite leather work. 👏👏
Thats the belt my dad used when he beat me
:'(
LMAO XD
Maybe we're brothers?! Because I could have said the same thing. Drine? Drine?! Is that you?!
A lot of hard work goes into all them belt whoopings. LOL makes you a better man out of you. We cried then laugh now cus we all know we deserved it.
A lot of hard work goes into all them belt whoopings. LOL makes you a better man out of you. We cried then laugh now cus we all know we deserved it.
Love that Apron...A work of art itself
I wish I had craftman dad :(
be happy you have a dad
Adi Adrian I don't since I was 4yo.
His attention to detail is amazing!
just out of curiosity. Why do leather workers use aprons? I know why those that work with hot metal use them but dont quite get why leather workers have them
prisregil I have no freakin idea lol. Maybe for aesthetic appeal to the audience?
Edge dye, very hot things and very sharp things, not necessarily in that order
Lol, great answer!
I'm a beginning leather worker mostly belts n bracelets, is there be way you could answer a few questions I have?
We can try!
Your workshop seems so wonderful and quite. Make me feel good, thank you
:-)
the night shift effect on iPhones make this video look a million times better colour wise
Interesting. The colour grade is hard to get right with the light walls, we were happier with it in our later films
Equus Leather still a great video overall
Thank you
True artist at work.
Love, dedication, concentration and passion reflex his labor
Lots of things are made by hands, it just happens that those hands are 6 years old and in Vietnam.
M Maida I'm from Vietnam and I doubt that
More like chinese
@@inhthanhuynh7200 that's because you was too young to memorize that horrible page in your childhood.
The best and the most artistic video about leather handcraft. Inspiring, really. Whenever I watch it, I can't help get surprised again
Thank you. The first we ever made!
Wow, really great work! Makes me feel a little bad for the piece of rope I use to keep my pants up, but would be even funnier if you used really crappy handwriting for the certificate...
Jesus Christ, this is added to my list. The craftsmanship is perfect, this is the meaning of luxury. Handmade
Yes a true artist however other than viewing no personal benefit
My college roommate finds this video very kinky
Always the perfect music at the perfect level and handsome craftsmanship well you're work had me at the first video
Glad you enjoyed it :-)
This is low key satisfying to watch
though i am four years late but i just could'nt hide my admiration , this is a true piece of art , wow ,wow , hats off.
This is, in every way, what I have always pictured a cobbler/leather worker to look like and how they work.
Man!! the hand written note is a perfect ending touch for a perfect hand made product. Great channel!!
Thank you!