Welcome to Leather Works For Beginners
Tools Needed
First is the need for a strong and secure desktop. For beginners it is advisable to obtain educational materials(leather work books or follow the teaching videos on the Internet).Tools can be obtained on ebay. We recommend a beginner to buy used equipment.
Let's start with the tools you will need.
Cutting Board
Marble slabs around 12 "X 12" X 1 "(Noise Reduction and inert mass for stamping and punching)
Drop The mink oil, That is for Minks Go With neetfoots oil (not compound)
Leather working Shears
Utility Knife
Exacto Knife
Leather Punch Set
Steel Ruler
Mallet
Harness Needles
Glover Needles
Both waxed linen thread and sinew
Beeswax
Rubber Cement or leather weld
Mink Oil for conditioning
Pattern Making Stuff (paper or foam board)
Straight AWL
Where Can I Buy Leather
There are many different varieties, colors and thickness. Beginner should buy vegetable tanned leather. This leather has good handling and a low price. You can buy it in the textile and leather shops, or order it over the internet. One good place to order is the Tandy Leather Factory.
You can use small leather scraps for art projects, like scrap booking or
leather jewelry making, or larger leather scraps for fashion
accessories. There are multiple places to buy
leather scraps, or perhaps even barter for them. One can purchase
leather scraps online wholesale or retail (though be sure to buy from a
reputable source). Also visit your local shoe makers and fabricators.
