Leather Working Tips

In this video, Daniel Reach from the Leatherverse goes over the basics of using a swivel knife in our leathercrafting projects. This tool can take time to get the hang of, but keeping these tips in mind and dedicating time to practice will go a long way towards mastery. To watch the full video, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X74BKdWtnaI

Take the guesswork out of getting started with dyeing vegetable-tanned leather! We've got tips and tricks on the application and choosing the best dye to meet your needs. Read more by clicking the link.

In this video, Daniel Reach goes over his best tips for stropping your blade. All you'll need to do it properly is some sandpaper, a leather strop, and the rouge of your choice. And remember: You should always strop your blade before starting a new tooling project.

New Movie is Live! In this video, Daniel Reach goes over everything you need to know to start airbrushing leather. Some of the basics include what kind of airbrush you're using, your spray technique, and safety measures like having adequate ventilation and using a respirator. To watch the full video, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YA_cNnATi0

In this video, Daniel Reach tests the resist of three different leather finishes, so you can get an idea of what finish will work best for your project. Daniel takes a look at Tan Kote, Pro Resist, and Leather Sheen. These finishes shield your project and are great for when you want to preserve the natural leather color around a design while enhancing the background and borders with dye or antique.

Chuck Dorsett shares multiple keeper methods, then breaks down a fast, professional workflow using staples, wet forming, and batch dyeing so your keepers are ready when you need them. Perfect for belts, straps, tack, and leathercraft projects where clean details matter. ▶️ Watch the full video on the Weaver Leather Supply YouTube channel

Choosing the right leather chisel can make all the difference in your work. Chuck breaks down what to look for, how different chisels perform, and when to use each one. This is just a quick look— 👉 Watch the full video on the Weaver Leather Supply YouTube channel.

"Even a little off-center, and it stands out like a sore thumb. Chuck’s trick keeps your conchos perfectly placed every time. Watch the full episode — The Leather Element: Shop Tricks 24 — on YouTube 🎥

Ready to take your leather armor projects up a notch? In this tutorial, Chuck Dorsett walks you through every step of crafting a pair of hinged arm guards — from cutting and casing leather to stamping, dyeing, and assembly.

In this video, Daniel Reach from the Leatherverse tests out two of the most popular products for burnishing leather edges, Gum Trag and Tokonole. Watch to find out how the two formulas stack up against each other!

In this video, Daniel Reach from the Leatherverse goes through the order of operations you should follow when tooling leather. Always start by prepping your leather properly, then tool your design, seal and antique. There may be slight variations in these steps depending on what products you are using, but this order of operations will generally give you the best results.

Hand stitching is a surefire way to add a special artisan touch to your leather projects. When you pair the right tools with a hand sewing technique like saddle stitching, you’ll see how important a neat and tidy stitch line is in lending enduring beauty to your projects. Click the link for more details on our favorite hand-sewing tools.

New movie is live! In this video, Daniel Reach from the Leatherverse demonstrates how to add hair texture into our tooling and carving. Outlining the shape and lines of the hair may seem self-explanatory, but details like hair direction, shadows and highlights are what creates realistic looking hair. To watch the full video, visit https://www.weaverleathersupply.com/collections/developing-hair-texture/?ref=danielreach

New Movie is Live! In this video, Daniel Reach from the Leatherverse answers one of the most common questions that come up when beveling: which side of the line should I bevel? Daniel goes over the basics of lining and defining our image, adding texture, and shading to create even more depth. To watch the full video, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LGhIuv9JR8

New Movie is Live! In this video, Daniel Reach from the Leatherverse takes us on a deep dive into all things antique! The two primary reasons we use antique are to accentuate a stamping or tooling design, and to add depth to our leather project. Depending on the look you're going for, you can antique before or after you seal your leather for totally different results. Full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpWvuO3fMPA