A Dying Art Form [Documentary]

[RattonCain]

don't use Scissors to trim of leather it leave an the leather with a mess edge get your self a stitching jig ad finish your edges rub them down with canvas it will shine up your edges and you don't need to use a saddle stitch if you got a good sewing machine that job you just did did not have to be done by hand . Now Nice Art Good Grasp on the Fundamental Skill good with applying paint and keen as masted Keep up the Work

[khal540]

is that a woman

[wescobts]

Awesome

[shook919]

You brilliant son of a bitch! I want that koi strap! Awesome work!

[transdetendal]

@BreezyFilm it warms my hart to see others do what i lovee as a hobby ,learned it of a pro from the the 70es and made almost every thing you can do with leather and tings your not soposed to do and it turned out just great . a lovely made film with wrmth and deep felt hart , thanx

[ANXIETOR]

beautiful work, brother.

[prepaidbrian]

I enjoyed the video very much and did learn a lot thank you.

[therealnpc]

vote 4 pedro

[sinpac6161]

The Saddle Stitch is the best stitch. Don't let him rattle you.

[CentralFloridaBoy]

I came across this vid researching what is involved in leather craft. I want to start making my belts because I'm tired of getting "China-mart" belts on a regular bases, plus I want to make a holster for a 1858 Remington revolver. After watching about 2days worth of leather crafting, I want make everything...Just need to justify the cost of tools and supplies to my wife now, hahaha.

[aaaaabs]

so where would i be able to get a guitar strap for my hubby? and what would it cost how are they priced? detail, length or what? =) thanks]

[Noofsmissus]

Like hell it is a dying art form and the individuals who post these videos can take full credit for that. Very inspiring guy's! Hand crafted work beats mass production hands down. Handcrafted products are very individual, uniquely creative and exudes character! Hand crafters deserve every penny they make. Beautiful work, and well done on a great documentary. All the best!

[candancer27]

very beautiful well done nice to see other people getting back to roots, our ancestors would be proud.

PS the video was good too!

[japreet145]

WOW o_o......................UR GOOD



[traderjoes]

This was awesome! I love that people continue to do things like this by hand and not by machine and also here in the USA! It must be very satisfying to create something beautiful by hand and do it slowly and in a non rushed fashion.

[MalibuShep]

I love this documentary and would love to see another one!!!! I'm in the hudson valley area of NY and I want to find leather suppliers but I'm having a hard time. Also, I like to age the nickel I use and the only way I know is with muriatic acid. Would you be able to suggest a less toxic way?

Do you ever distress your leather? I'm wondering how you would go about that and also how you would go about taking a thick piece of leather and making it thinner. Thanks!!

[nmssis]

wow...hope that there are many youngsters out there that will carry the torch!

[pyrofella]

I see that you are using a ceramic swivel knife blade...great arn't they? I did simular work of many years -- and I loved it... Veg-tanned leather is amazing....

I tooled/carved it...airbrushed pictures on it - pyrographed pictures on it - hot moulded it.... and so on. I still have all my tools....I will get back to it as soon as time allows..... it's a great art form..... thanks

[raphaelsewingVIDEO]

great video! nice looking strap.

[KariemAli1]

Robert does some great leather work and he's a pretty nice guy. He works and teaches classes at Tandy Leather in Austin. If you're looking for advice/tips/supplies you stop by.

[Scientist9221]

great man

[brutusmajor]

Do your thing brother, great stuff!

[ToddAndelin]

Great Video! Thanks for posting it. I am just getting into leather work...I have made a few belts, its been lots of fun.

[jtrhino88]

a stitching pony and dropping the use of the chisel would greatly shorten your time. You might want to check out Al Stohlman sometime......nice tooling work.

[BaptisteBoerboels]

great video... wish u had more!

[Apethsupercharged]

It's alive, but on the verge of extinction. Leather-working is a great art form. Don't let it die!

[TheOnlyHatchet101]

Having worked with Adler, Pfaff, Consew, Union Lockstich, Pitman, etc. I will vouch that Consew remains my favorite. Additionally, it would be nicer to see some of the artists REAL works, which he has custom made for himself.

[BreezyFilm]

@TheOnlyHatchet101 cool.

[TheOnlyHatchet101]

Being that I am a professional leather crafter, I appreciate the love of the craft, but those methods shown are anything but profitable unless you are prepared to charge the customer $700.00+ for a guitar strap. Additionally, there is no possible way that saddle stitching is stronger than machine stitching when done properly, and with the proper tools. A well adjusted Consew, set for proper density of the leather, moisture content, tension, release, and uptake will give you a 100yr unbreakable.

[BreezyFilm]

@TheOnlyHatchet101 hey, it would be much appreciated if you two took this elsewhere, or gave it up! you both are pointlessly arguing and it's going nowhere. This is a video about handcrafting leather. Criticism of the quality of the video is welcome bit outright ridicule of fellow crafters and others' opinions is ridiculous.

[pwnrange345]

@TheOnlyHatchet101

Hey dick head its all about the dying art, the only reason you use a machine to stitch is because you cant do it by hand and if you were any good you would have some of your products clipped on You Tube so go back to sleep tool.

[BerkeleyGang]

@TheOnlyHatchet101 Machine stitching would keep this from being called hand crafted, wouldn't it? Point taken about the time involved. 7-8 hours is a long time, and expensive if the artist values his time. If you're paying yourself less than minimum wage to make a product, it's a hobby, and not a profession.

Nice work on the documentary, too. Debate the merits of the art of leathercrafting all you want, boys, but the documentary itself is better than what I see locally on the TV. Good job.

[BreezyFilm]

@BerkeleyGang ha, thank you for that comment :)

[shonuffisthemaster]

@TheOnlyHatchet101 Nothing is unbreakable, and making a broad and all encompassing statement like that is pointless. I would argue that its mostly the thread that matters, and how it is grooved, and generally heavier thread and more accurate grooving can be done by hand. You can cut every other stitch on a saddle stitch and it will still hold together, not so with a lockstitch. On my sheaths I actually square knot each stitch in between the leather, try that with a machine.

[teagm003]

@TheOnlyHatchet101 $700 for a guitar strap that took 7 or 8 hours to make? That's about £500 - £600, which is around what I charge for knives I make. My knives take me around 20 - 30+ hours to make... All by hand, and with a hammer and anvil, I don't have a grinder.

[ParkersandQuinn]

Wow, Just plain wow. That's some serious skill right there..... Plus hes one of the nicest and helpful people I think I've ever met! Nice job!

[2bigbufords]

very nice work........thanks for the post

[blrug]

Is the middle guitar in the beginning a heritage perhaps?

[NicholasSamuelWright]

Ha the music reminds me of Gumby

[NicholasSamuelWright]

What kind of cowhide do you use

[Apethsupercharged]

@NicholasSamuelWright If you look under the information (Show more) tab you will find his contact information.

[NicholasSamuelWright]

What kind of clear coat do you use???

[beefnliver]

Dude, that's great work. I go often to Austin from down here in Laredo. Where is your shop located?

[redmkiii]

what is that tool called at 5:40?

[BreezyFilm]

@redmkiii that would be a 4-prong chisel

[emsattt]

@BreezyFilm or just a fork :D

[NicholasSamuelWright]

@BreezyFilm What size is that 4 prong chisel

[TheOnlyHatchet101]

@redmkiii it is a 4 blade stitching awl, they come in a variety of sizes, the largest I have ever used is 16, the smallest is 1. Part of the problem with awls such as these is that they cut the fiber, which weakens the stitch line. Blunted or round tip awls broach through the fibers, pushing them aside instead of cutting them, and also do not require a skived stitch line, which also can weaken the leather at the seam. A better and stronger tool that can be used is similar to the old japan serge.

[EdVed4EVR]

@BreezyFilm Could you please let me know where to get the chemical resistance fluid that you use in the video? I tried to find Eco-Ho brand which is what I could make out from the bottle but I had no luck. Thanks!!

[BreezyFilm]

@EdVed4EVR Eco Flo Super sheen from Tandy Leather Factory. He did three coats, and let it cure overnight. you can email him at anzalduarobert92@gmail.com

[Apethsupercharged]

I think: Leather tooling is a great art/craft for Bo Anzaldua because it focuses on details, design, and perfection of a job well done. As with every art form it has its own rules and if one follows them to the letter the item will be completed in good form. If you love something give it your heart and passion. You will do great things.

[Griffox]

Does he have a website where more of his work is displayed? I tried google, but didn't come up with anything.

[BreezyFilm]

@Griffox he's currently in the process of making one, I believe it should be up soon.

[RESET1776]

Thank you for the great work on this video! Seeing his work and hearing him talk about it is very inspirational & I hope it help's draw more people into the craft. Now if there was only something to make the other leather craft video's on YT so they where not just painful to watch. The other choices are those with the personalty of a rock or music so gay it could drive a person to drinking.

[blucotech]

When you are making the holes for the stitching what type of surface are you working on?

[BreezyFilm]

@blucotech I believe he's working on a small slab of marble. I'll double check with him though

[blucotech]

@BreezyFilm

I saw he was using granite when he was tooling it but when he's making the holes it appears that the tool puctures the surface he's working on.

[BreezyFilm]

@blucotech oh that, it's a low density polyethylene plastic board

[blucotech]

@BreezyFilm

Thanks!

[MrShoecobbler]

thanks for the great tip about the clear before you stain. Its looks amazing!!!!!

[aiiiaiiiaiii]

Love this! you're great!

[BreezyFilm]

@aiiiaiiiaiii thank you very much!

[wulfae]

Nice video! It actually answered a question I had about finishing up the back of a strap, so that was an unexpected bonus.

[BreezyFilm]

@wulfae that's great, glad it helped :)

[RenEWok]

What is the name of the leather guild? If they teach I would like to get in contact with them. Im from SA and wanting to start leather working for my costumes for anime conventions and Renaissance fairs .

[BreezyFilm]

@RenEWok The name of the leather guild is Longhorn Trail Leather Guild. the website is legendsandlies(dot)com

[freakshow2000]

Who is this Breezy Films?

[RickCGman]

Yo Bo! You are the Man.. I can't thank you enough for coming down to El Paso and helping me put my leather shop together. The fee was worth a million times over. I learned more the week that you were here, than I ever learned going to workshops. I highly recommend anyone looking for more info or looking to get starting in Leather Crafting about hitting you up on your consultation services. Really worth it. This video barely touches the stuff you know. Again man a million Thanks!

Rick

[criminallywise]

nice video. nicely put together and he makes it look easy

[MelindaAugustina]

Great JOB!!! ;-)

[harlekijn007]

people like you keeps this art alive by showing it to other people who want's to learn

thnx

[manasikashyap]

Great documentary. Very well edited too.

[BreezyFilm]

@manasikashyap thank you very much!

[7Jaybee6]

This guy is bloody fantastic..luv the koi carp design

[MetalHead2003]

@BreezyFilm....Yes if you have extra footage that would be a great start. Actually, a nice series would be good lol

[MetalHead2003]

@BreezyFilm....I'm a huge fan of this video, I have watched this so many times. Is their any way that you can link up with Bo again to do more videos (closeups, stitching, carving, etc...)? He is very good at what he does and your video work is great! Please really think about linking back up with him to make more great videos!

[BreezyFilm]

@MetalHead2003 hi, wow thanks, I really appreciate it. and yeah we have been kind of discussing making another one. I have a bunch of footage leftover as well that I could probably put together.

[RenEWok]

@BreezyFilm I too would love to see close up on stitching, i cant quite grasp what hes doing with the stitching i would like to see it closer.

[captjeff78]

@MetalHead2003 i agree! that guys is awesome! i have watched many leather vids on YT, but this one is very good, and you can tell he knows what he is talking about!! thanks for sharing this!!!

[MetalHead2003]

@BreezyFilm....I'm a huge fan of this video, I have watched this so many times. Is their any way that you can link up with Bo again to do more videos (closeups, stitching, carving, etc...)? He is very good at what he does and your video work is great! Please really think about linking back up with him to make more great videos!

[ridinmabike]

Great work, but man you need a stitching/lacing pony to speed up your hand stitching. I'm not sure if you've seen them before but they are a simple device that holds your leather in place for you, freeing up both hands to stitch. They are only about $15 and are worth every penny for projects like that.

[MetalHead2003]

Can you do a video explaining how to work with rivets (different types)? I'm trying to make a collar with 1.5 inch latigo leather and large double cap rivets. After hammering the rivets, they dont seem strong enouph, I'm basically able to take the cap off. Also, sometimes it bends.

[BreezyFilm]

@MetalHead2003 hey I'm going to give you Robert's email because he is the one that will be able to help you with questions. anzalduarobert92@gmail.com

[gswiaczny]

Indeed! It's a wonderful art that still alive! It's pleasure to me to see other artisan at work. Best regards from Poland, Greg

[dictionar1]

breezy, excellent and inspiring as well! thanks so much for the vid! as a novis, i'll have to say you "made it look easy." thanks for keeping this artform alive.

[BreezyFilm]

@dictionar1 thank you!

[shlappy1]

awesome work, great skill there i learnt alot from just that small vid pls post more thankyou

[JewelledStar]

Wow, I enjoyed this video so much. Absolutely amazing to see how leather work is made. I had no idea it was so extensive, but I can see how the right tools are invaluable in this type of work. Really enjoyed this, thanks a bunch...

[BreezyFilm]

@JewelledStar wow thanks so much! while filming, I was also learning how it works, and it really is so much more work than I thought it was. I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[Pawnbroker00]

Really high voice..

[ChrisvonChamier]

great and inspiring work my friend!

[BreezyFilm]

@ChrisvonChamier thank you!

[BreezyFilm]

@ChrisvonChamier or if you are referring to him, he also thanks you

[MRGDLP1983]

Your Art Is Vary Good.. I Love It Homie..

[lwj2]

Excellent job!

One suggestion: slow-motion of the stitching would be helpful.

[sergeantsailorman]

Hi, Nice work. One item you, or your viewers might be interested in is a glass cutting board. I learned this from a professional saddle maker. Go to your local glass company and get a thick (1/2 in), piece of safety glass (maybe 2ft X 2ft square), or whatever size you want. It's relatively inexpensive, and use it to cut on. It works great, and won't dull your blade. Just don't forget and stamp on it. It won't break when cutting, but might if hammered on.

[mrbimble]

hey, im making some sheathes for a few bushcraft knives, and i want to learn to wet form leather ( going for the swedish look on the sheathes) any advice on what type or thickness of leather and how long to soak etc?

[billgrip]

I believe it! This is a good video.  It will get many more views.

[dulcelake]

Use the Micro Green Rouge for stropping your Swivelknive. It can be purchased at the Woodcrafters for around 23.00 dollars. I changed the angle of the swivel knive blade to a steeper angle. Then use the Micro Rouge on a business card. You'll never need to sharpen your blade. Use Ivory soap for casing your leather. Use Lemon Juice to clean the steel marks off your tooling leather, real lemon. The OXALIC ACID burns the leather. USe BEES WAX on your punches, it penetrates easier.

[kdstentzel]

awesome video, i would love to learn how to do this stuff!!

[BreezyFilm]

thanks! yeah it's cool stuff. I got a a chance to learn how to kinda do some of the stuff while making the video

[machine1376]

great video bro! Very informative. I am a seat maker and had a bit of an "issue". My first black seat started to transfer onto the client after a while and I wanted to know what kind of clear coat you use. I had been using Aussies with beeswax, but still no luck.

[popcomplex]

heya, i've checked a bunch of your vids - great work! this doc in particular is really well done. heard a lot about you from robert, and hope you keep up the good filmin'!

[BreezyFilm]

oh awesome! glad you enjoyed it

[MilwaukeeChicagoGraf]

wow! this guy is really skilled.

[nlightened2]

Good video.............And thanks for the fast forward!

[Trox77]

You need to read Al Stolmans "art of handsewing leather" I started just like you, but I had nobody to learn me. I read Stolmans books and got it right!

Tor

[mollossmaster]

Not bad at all !!!

[CharlotteSpeaks]

This is so cool, Breezy! I love watching people make things.  Nice work

[BreezyFilm]

thanks Charlotte!

[foulksey]

Excellent, good angles, can't wait for more!

[ReeceJones87]

This was a very relaxing watch. Very well filmed and put together. Well done :)

[BreezyFilm]

thanks!

[thekewle123]

dude you are awsome!

[Apethsupercharged]

Robert A puts alot of earnest and passion into his leather crafts. That takes a lot of dedication.

[AVDJ]

good choice for a documentary. I never knew how guitar straps were made. (actually, never knew much about leather-detailing at all. cool tools.)

i do think you have some good instincts for making your work, breezy. good compositions, good sound, good topics.

hey! now the video is frozen. what the heck is up with youtube lately?!

I'll finish watching the last bit soon. promise.

[BreezyFilm]

thanks! I really appreciate it! yeah youtube has been weird lately.

it's also on Vimeo ;)

[ATXhomie1]

what up robert how u been, i like the vid. who is this one for?

[BreezyFilm]

actually this is a friend of Robert, not him. but thanks for liking it!

and who is the guitar strap for? the ones that were shown being made were for Trivium, and the lighter colored one with closeups towards the end is a strap he made for me.

[puffinegg]

Very nice! Good photography, especially good when closeup and showing the leatherwork processes. Good luck to you with any future filmmaking.

I know Robert, btw. You made a good choice in him.

[BreezyFilm]

thank you! he's a cool guy

[fastbluess]

You rock Breezy, great job, that was excellent work!

[BreezyFilm]

thanks!

[poetgingersaddie]

Breezy, who ever you are you rock at the video filming and editing, Robert, I know you and you are awesome at your leather skills. Very perfesional and great quality work. Very cool video!!!!

Sam

[BreezyFilm]

thank you!

[thunderbird5898]

wow, this was great! Very nicely put together!!!

[BreezyFilm]

thanks!

[myrnaukelele]

I made a wallet once...back in the day.

[BreezyFilm]

nice

[0SwissChick0]

This is truly awsome breezy! Good job!

[BreezyFilm]

thanks Camilla!

[billgrip]

That was very well done. As I say almost everytime I comment on your videos- you have skill.

[BreezyFilm]

thanks Bill! I appreciate the support!

[DynastyDuh]

Flawless documentary. & His work is gorgeous. Best of luck to the both of you.

[BreezyFilm]

thank you!

[czechwindboy]

I like very much. And Josh's music is quite nice as well.

Simply awesome :)

[BreezyFilm]

thank you so much, CWB

[paul20072007]

Interesting and very well done, Breezy!

[BreezyFilm]

thanks!

[filmester]

to think that u will only b getting better.....u r going places girl! it is fantastic! u have a gr8 eye 4 sure!!!!

[BreezyFilm]

thanks ester! yeah it was a good learning experience

[themightythor1212]

Like the Content and subject,m this video is a work of art! Very impressed with editing and filming! GREAT JOB breezy!

[themightythor1212]

seriously, this is something i thnk i would have seen on discovery channel, WOW

[BreezyFilm]

thank you so much Thor! yeah someone else mentioned discovery channel. I enjoy the discovery channel. thanks again!

[themightythor1212]

i once told you, you are smart and talented,this would be a good time to say I TOLD YOU SO! :P

[BreezyFilm]

yeah yeah ok, I agree ;)

[poocoop]

I really enjoyed this. one of the longest videos on youtube I actually watched the entire way throe

[BreezyFilm]

thanks pooc! yeah I was wondering how many people would actually watch it all the way through. some youtubers can get a little antsy

[freakshow2000]

Breezy you totally nailed this, it turned out nice. This is a really great job dude. 5 star+

[BreezyFilm]

thanks Jim! I really appreciate it!

and I think I fixed all the little word things over in that (more info) place.

[DoubleODude]

I have mad respect for you and your friend.Great job.

[BreezyFilm]

wow thanks!

[K80Blog]

Very professionally done Breezy!!! Really excellent work. Never ever stop. Love.

: )

[BreezyFilm]

thanks Katie! that means a lot

[Lemonylight]

whoa that fish was so beautiful I am enamored.

[BreezyFilm]

It truly is. i love staring at it

[cooleo505]

love

[BreezyFilm]

thank you!

[ErinJuneDonnelly]

Wonderful job! Really professional... and interesting to watch. I thought showing him sew the red all the way around was a bit long, but then I figured you did that to make the watcher understand how long it takes.

Cool. Cool. (This is ImaPeezaGum btw... I had to make a new channel)

[BreezyFilm]

Hey! Thanks, yeah I was thinking the sewing was long, but like you said, I figured it would show the viewer that it truly is a long process.

and why did u have to make a new account?

[22ndCenturyJosh]

dude that guy rocks!

[BreezyFilm]

he does, and so do you, my friend

[22ndCenturyJosh]

thanks! you did a really great job on this - it's pro

[BreezyFilm]

thank you Josh, I worked hard on it. it took a long time, especially the editing process

[ParadoxerPsychose]

good work!! now i know how they do that! interesting..

[BreezyFilm]

glad you learned something

thanks!

[bphoru]

nice

[BreezyFilm]

thanks!

[TheGrayK]

Very nice!

Interesting to see I bet that dude makes awesome wallets.

My dad does this as a hobby.

[BreezyFilm]

thank you!

He is quite talented