Interesting Segment on Leather History and Usage (PBS Video)
Came across this video from the “Raw to Ready” PBS series that documents how they build a Bentley from the ground up. I was pleasantly surprised to see a whole…
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Video Tutorial: Making a Simple Two Slot Card Holder
** UPDATED! ** Check out the updated version of this tutorial complete with a better video and free PDF template here! For the first video tutorial we will attempt to…
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5 Tips For Cutting Curves in Leather
Cutting curves in leather is one of those techniques that really elevates your leathercraft skill set. It helps you move from the boring 2 rectangles stitched together into flowing organic…
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Review: LeatherBurnishers.com Cocobolo Edge Burnisher
Upon returning home this afternoon I was pleasantly surprised to find my LeatherBurnishers.com Cocobolo Edge Burnisher (dremel version) sitting in my mailbox. I have heard great things about this product…
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A Brief Guide to Buying Horween Leather
Ahh sweet, sweet Horween leather. From the waxy Chromexcel to the flawless grain of Shell Cordovan. No where else in the world can you source such a wide variety of…
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Stitching Wheel vs Diamond Chisel – A Comparison
As the old saying goes there is more than one way to skin a cat. This applies even to the seemingly simple task of marking your stitching holes. There is…
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Our Statement of Intent
First and foremost welcome to Makesupply. As it goes for self-taught individuals in any industry, your education is only as good as your reference material and desire to improve. Reference…
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