Basic Leather Working : How to Use Knives in Leather Working

Before beginning any leather working project, you should understand how to use knives in leather working. Learn how to perfect your leather working skills in this free video series.

Expert: Amanda Claire
Bio: Amanda Claire is a leather artist currently living in Austin, Texas, where she specializes on custom pieces that blend traditional technique with modern designs.
Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIA

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[Rebecca Lockridge]

I have been so afraid to try this, but after watching a few of your videos I'm def going to give it a shot. Thank you so much for making them!

[labrat7357]

You've got me. I don't read very well and neither did my friend Clarie, the man who taught me basic leather work. Leather working is about making something from leather because it's the best choice for the job. To work leather you need to be able to cut it, form it and join it. Thats the basics, even an illiterate old aboriginal stockman could see that, and he made some beautiful leather work, all with no patterns cut into it.I'm still waiting for the "how to use knives" part.

[lantzn]

Maybe if you could read you would notice the title actually says, "Basic Leather Working : How to Use Knives in Leather Working" The word "Basic" and the content of her video pretty much goes hand in hand with what a Tandy basic beginners leather craft kits supplies. Don't be so arrogant.

[herbfellows]

Thanks for this, got me interested in trying it out.

TIP: Ignore the ignorant!

[Sammybizness]

Thanks for taking the time to make these videos. They're very informative.

[labrat7357]

The title is "How to Use Knives in Leather Working" where is the round knife,the boot knife, the skiving knife or even the clicking knife? You need to be able to cut leather before you can work it. Scratching away at the surface with this tool is just garish decoration and has nothing to do with how to use leatherworking knives.

Expert village strikes again.

[Stacy Foster]

Thanks for these....they're great!

[MrM4]

Great info for the beginer