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What do I store for Leather Crafting?

What do I store for Leather Crafting?

 

For Leather Crafting storage it depends on what you are going to make out of leather.  You can make belts, gloves or mittens, vest, coats, pants, shoes, knife sheaths and carrying items. The carrying items includes gun holsters, wallets, cell phone cases, backpacks, book covers and briefcases to name just a few. This will also determine what type of leather to get. There are different thicknesses of leather for different uses.

So it would be ideal if you store several different thicknesses for different projects.

OR you can learn how to tan and otherwise process the skins from the animals you kill for food.

 

After you decide what you will probably make out of leather you can then decide what type of tools to have. There are some basic tools to get or you can just get a Leather Craft Set. Your basic tools would include:

 

  • cutting board
  • mallet
  • strip and strap cutter
  • awl
  • swivel knife
  • bottle of leather finish
  • bottle of leather dye
  • sponges
  • painting brushes
  • sinew
  • sewing  palm protector
  • leather scissors
  • some needles
  • carving and decorative tools
  • instruction books
  • hardware such as belt buckles, lace hooks, snaps, Conchos and clasp

 

You can make trade goods when things are bad that you can trade for things that you need. Can you imagine while you are evacuating your shoe falls apart. It would be great if you knew how to repair it and had the tools. Leather craft is a good skill to obtain so think about learning at least the basics. If you have a Tandy store close to you, check with them on classes that they have to offer. If not check on You-Tube for instructions.