Leatherworker – Career Options, Inside Looks, and Successes
When I first started leathercrafting, my main goal was to make items that loved ones and I could enjoy. As my skills grew over the years, I decided to expand …
About Dan Concord
Bonded Leather – The Truth About This Leather and Rubber Mix
The first leather item I ever owned was a wallet I won in school. I carried it for a few years, but it began to fall apart. At the time, …
Brain Tanning – One of the Oldest Methods, and How It Works
While researching old-world tanning methods, I came across brain tanning, a process that utilizes the fats and enzymes from animal brains to treat leather. Fascinated by this process, I decided …
How Leather Is Made – The Tanning Process
As a crafter, I often spend time admiring various crafts. An extensive range of colors, textures, patterns, and feel makes every piece unique. To further my appreciation of the material …
How To Cut Leather – Useful Crafting Methods and Options
When I first learned how to cut leather, I used an old box cutter with a dull blade. Since I had no experience cutting leather, I thought the material was …
Carved Leather – A Look Into the Art, Style, and Skills
As someone who is always looking at other’s work for inspiration, there is one part of leather craft that never fails to impress — those who take the artistry of …