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If you've been curious about making a leather wallet, it's much easier than you
think. Buy yourself a leather wallet kit and you're off to the races.
Novaleather.com has a great selection of leather wallet kits, and practically
anything you can imagine in leather crafts. A quick search online for "leather
wallet kit" will give you lots to choose from.
There are tons of pre-stamped designs to choose from, so you should be able to
find something to match the leather wallet theme you're looking for. Some
designs even come with a blank area to let you stamp your name on it.
If you want to design the cover of the leather wallet by hand, you'll need a few
tools and an idea of how to stamp the pattern. If this is your first time, you
might want to talk to somebody about which tools to start with. There are a lot
of stamping tools available, but you only need a few to get started.
Here's a quick "how to" guide to give you some ideas.
Preparing The Leather Wallet Cover
The ideal condition for stamping is leather that has been wetted, and then dried
until it is cool to the touch. Success depends upon accurate placement of the
stamp, and correct pounding of the mallet. A lighter mallet works best on small,
delicate impressions and gives more control than a heavier version. Sharp blows
leave a nice, crisp impression in the leather.
The leather should be a darker brown color at the bottom of the impression. Make
sure you hold the stamp firmly on the leather so that it doesn't wiggle when
you're pounding it. Practice makes perfect here, like anything else in leather
working, do some samples first and get a feel for how much pressure you need to
exert with the mallet.
The leather wallet cover you get in the kit is thick enough to make leather
wallets that are quite attractive with the embellishment of various stamps. Seal
the leather wallet or any other small leather items you might want to make with
Super Sheen leather sealer for a protective barrier that protects against
moisture and stains.
Stamping the Leather Wallet Cover
You simply wet the leather, place alignment marks on the leather so that you
know where to place the stamp, and then pound the design of the stamp into the
leather. Use the skin side of the leather for stamping rather than the flesh
side. Try out your stamping skills out on a scrap piece of leather first to get
a feel for it.
Tools to Use
* Stamp * Mallet (lighter for more delicate stamps) * Board on which to pound
the leather
Summary
* After wetting, make sure the leather is allowed to dry until just cool to the
touch * Position the stamp over the leather exactly where you want it * Hold the
stamp firmly when pounding with the mallet * Use sharp blows of the mallet for
crisp results
When buying leather, the best thing you can do is ask the people who you buy it
from, what the manufacturer recommends for leather care and cleaning. Don't
forget to ask what other products may work well for leather care too, as there
may be something you're more comfortable using. Also ask what the product does
to and for the leather.
While still alive, leather on the animal, fish, or fowl is maintained in situ.
(It's their skin) The oils that keep leather conditioned and help remove dirt
and grime from the skin of the animal are produced naturally by their body.
Suede
Suede leather is made from the fleshy side of hide. For leather care of suede,
it is important you make sure any product you use won't damage it. Find out as
much as you can about the active ingredients in the products you buy and the
action involved. You might want to bring your jacket with you or a swatch if you
can, and ask what would work best for it.
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