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LYDIE
Feb 18, 2021
In Help From The Community
Hello all, I am hoping to finally do some work on my studio and make it more function-able and aesthetically pleasing. I have seen a few pictures which I have liked but would love some ideas from you guys. Especially regarding the height of the work table, wall storage... Thank you and please feel free to share any space saving tips you may have. Lydie
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LYDIE
Oct 28, 2020
In Help From The Community
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LYDIE
Sep 24, 2020
In Help From The Community
Hello all, I am hoping that you can help. I want to add some leather to a wooden chair (unsupported seating and back). Someone suggested English Bridle leather as its firm and two layers can support heavy weight with no firming material. Is that the case? Which thickness would you suggest? Where is the best place to source it? Thank you, L
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LYDIE
Oct 03, 2019
In Help From The Community
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LYDIE
Mar 13, 2019
In Leathercraft Techniques
Hi all, I am looking for good quality foiling sheets to emboss on leather. The ones I have purchased from ebay are for lack of a better word crap. i then tried Deco Foil which is pretty good but I need them in larger quantities at a more competitive price. Can anyone advise a place to get some? Or share some foiling tips? Thank you
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LYDIE
Jan 17, 2019
In Leathercraft Techniques
Hi all. Quick and blunt question. Fil au Chinois. The best leather saddle stitching thread? What has been your experience and what do you recommend. :)
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LYDIE
Jan 17, 2019
In Leathercraft Techniques
Hi all, do any of you use the pricking iron on each side of the leather (one being inverse) in order to get the uniformed slanted look? If so do you use the same irons or do you buy a special inverse pricking iron? Thank you
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LYDIE
Jan 17, 2019
In Leather Tools
Hi all, I have no affiliation to the company I am about to comment on. Phil please remove if this is not allowed. Since our last discussion about KS Blade Punch, a UK based company called I Can Make shoes has started selling a 3 hole brogue punch. Simple and at only 30GBP it seemed a bargain. I got myself one and I am eagerly waiting for it to be delivered. It is a pre order so not sure when they will actually be sent out. Here is a link: https://icanmakeshoes.com/online-learning/brogue-punch/
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LYDIE
Dec 26, 2018
In Leathercraft Techniques
Hi all, I have a question on the aesthetic of the stitching. I like the clean angled look. However I struggle a little with consistency. What tools will give me this look. Is the stitching awl necessary? How can I achieve consistency on either side of the leather (often one side looks flawless but the other shoes the stretched leather etc...) Thank you
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LYDIE
Dec 23, 2018
In Leather Tools
Hi all, Has anyone had any luck purchasing tools from TaoBao? For those who don't know it's a Chinese only version of Ali express and they have amazing tools. However the site is only in Chinese and website translators make a poor job of translating. L
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LYDIE
Dec 21, 2018
In Say Hello Before Posting
Hello from Dubai. I have a small studio with a cobbler who makes leather baby shoes while I am beginning to make leather accessories. Lovely joining this forum and well done Phil.
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