I'm a complete novice to leather work but I'm excited to learn and try to create beautiful things! Currently in the process of rebinding my Bible because it's falling apart lol. I bought a concho that I've had my eye on for forever and want to make myself a key fob. I can already tell I'll be addicted to making them!
Gifting is great, but some of us need the sell some projects to restock our supplies. Otherwise, we're soon out of leather, concho's, rivets, dies and patience.
These will be great stocking stuffers, plus a great way to practice ones tooling and stamping and making a personal die swatch to see which dies we like with different leathers. Thanks for sharing.
I’m wondering about the leather cement vs contact cement. How do you know when to use which? I’ve used contact cement until now but recently bought the white leather cement. But I know nothing about how to use it and the directions on the bottle are quite vague. I also use and love the two sided tape but it is not good for every application. Thanks for your help. 11:10
As I understand, the white (tacky) glue is meant to hold leather together while you stitch it. The contact cement is a more permanent bond that can't really be adjusted. The white glue is also less smelly and easier to clean up. That's what I think.
The white contact cement only needs to be applied to one side of the project and then pressed together, it does need some dry time though because it will move around a bit but this allows you to reposition the pieces if needed. As @JuniorKishin stated, it's not permanent and is great for holding the project together while you stitch.
To be honest, I'd be a bit disappointed with a simple keychain for a gift. Better make it more fancy. I'd use scraps from European purse leather and stitch it.
dang Chuck...that square flip at the beginning was cool
I'm a complete novice to leather work but I'm excited to learn and try to create beautiful things!
Currently in the process of rebinding my Bible because it's falling apart lol.
I bought a concho that I've had my eye on for forever and want to make myself a key fob.
I can already tell I'll be addicted to making them!
So glad you're enjoying it!
The snap & washer trick in a great idea 🎉🎉
I like the way Chuck views generosity, it's refreshing 😏
Great ideas and beautiful gifts. If you “donate” your keychains to service organization, you can deduct your expense from your taxes.
Great project for Christmas gifts. Thank you.
Oh MY! I just found a new favorite to add to my ever-growing 'to-do' list!! Thanks for the inspiration!
Everyone knows Chuck means business when he wears a button-up shirt for the video.
Gifting is great, but some of us need the sell some projects to restock our supplies. Otherwise, we're soon out of leather, concho's, rivets, dies and patience.
These will be great stocking stuffers, plus a great way to practice ones tooling and stamping and making a personal die swatch to see which dies we like with different leathers. Thanks for sharing.
I use locktight on my screws if I know they are not supposed to come undone. Way better than Glue
I’m wondering about the leather cement vs contact cement. How do you know when to use which? I’ve used contact cement until now but recently bought the white leather cement. But I know nothing about how to use it and the directions on the bottle are quite vague. I also use and love the two sided tape but it is not good for every application. Thanks for your help. 11:10
As I understand, the white (tacky) glue is meant to hold leather together while you stitch it. The contact cement is a more permanent bond that can't really be adjusted. The white glue is also less smelly and easier to clean up. That's what I think.
The white contact cement only needs to be applied to one side of the project and then pressed together, it does need some dry time though because it will move around a bit but this allows you to reposition the pieces if needed. As @JuniorKishin stated, it's not permanent and is great for holding the project together while you stitch.
I'm working on one with a Morgan Dollar Conchos.
Still waiting for Weaver to make a double lobed fob that can be sewn or laced (prepunched holes) together.
What weight leather is the billet?
Bagus banget 🎉
To be honest, I'd be a bit disappointed with a simple keychain for a gift. Better make it more fancy. I'd use scraps from European purse leather and stitch it.
Snooze fest!😂😂😂😂