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I actually have 2 copies of the leather craft hand book, purchased first then moved house and thought it was lost during the move, purchased the second then the other showed up nearly a year later.
For me the issue of leather thickness is more dependant on what you want to make, I dont make enough to warrent spending out on various thicknesses, I mainly make stuff for myself but have sold a few things.
The projects you make dictate the thickness you require really and its also depends on...
I also consider myself a beginner, I also make it up as i go along, start with great intentions then wing it. I do make templetes if I feel I might want to make more, most of my stuff is for me so I have no expectations to meet. look forward to seeing or reading anyone elses methods :)
I'm self taught using Youtube University combined course with trial and error.
I can offer some methods/advise/tips including burnishing edges..
Waning not photo heavy.. if any.
First is not all leather types will burnish.
Chrome Tanned wont, to test if your leather is chrome tan it will...
Either keep replacing them as and when they fail or (I'd be inclined to) swap them out for copper rivets the ones you have a washer with (they appear to be quite pricey for what they are, however once you use them you dont regret the purchase) but you would need to figure away of setting them...
not much tbh, ideally a self healing cutting matt (larger the better really) but a A4 size will work fine. sharp knife such as craft knife. blunt needles, you can use embroidery types but the eyes are swollen better off using actual saddlery needles by john james, go to their website get the...
theyre awesome, theres a group (i assume) in the local villages who knit hats for the royal mail letter boxes, they have little charecters on and scenes. its nice to see them dotted about.
locals get quite upset when they disapear.. (and I dont blame them)
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