Instructional Videos
Learn the tips and ideas for leathercraft with us.
LeatherCraft,Talk about leather with the cowboyboot ①
Talk about leather with the cowboyboot by Akihiro Yahata, the president of LeatherCraftTools.com and a boot maker.
A story based on valuable experience is a must-see. Enjoy the video.
LeatherCraft Carving with LC Western Belt Carving Pattern_Roses1
From tracing Tooling Pattern Template to carving with Swivel Knife, engraved stamping and decorative cutting.
Three Strand Mystery Braid
This is a method of "magic knitting" in which a single piece of leather is knitted without cutting off the ends.
Leather Charms Unlimited #1
Keychain with Native American Charm "Kokopelli" and mountain bird feathers.
Here are some examples of necklaces made with Native American Charm "Buffalo Scull" "Feather" and beads.
Key Chain #2 (How to set the Rivet)
How to install the ring hardware for Round Keychain Kit using Double Cap Rivets.
Leather Craft Carving with LC Western Belt Carving Pattern #3
From dyeing with Fiebing's Antique Finish to finishing with Fiebing's Tan Kote.
Leather Craft Carving with LC Western Belt Carving Pattern #2
From traced line carving to engraved stamping and decorative cutting.
Leather Craft Carving with LC Western Belt Carving Pattern #1
From preparing the leather to tracing LC Western Belt Tooling Pattern Template #1 with a stylus and carving the borderline with Swivel Knife.
Key Chain #1 ( Finishing the bottom and edge )
How to finish the edge and flesh side of Round Keychain Kit using a flesh side finishing agent, or SP Edge Kote.
Leather Carving with LC Premium Dyed Leather Struck Through #4
How to finish the edge and flesh side using a TOKO PRO Burnishing Gum, or SP Edge Kote.
Leather Carving with LC Premium Dyed Leather Struck Through #3
From stamping with Stamps to finishing.
Leather Carving with LC Premium Dyed Leather Struck Through #2
From cutting with Swivel Knife to stamping with Stamps.
How To Make Studsbelt Volume1, Chapter4
From punching a hole with Spot Setting Tool to installing Spots with Round Nose Pliers and a setter and completing the process.
Leather Carving with LC Premium Dyed Leather Struck Through #1
From preparing the leather to how to trace the pattern using Stylus.
How to Set Pull The Dot Snap Fasteners
How to install a Pull The Dot Snap Fasteners that can only be removed from one direction.
Here's how to replace a normal Snap Fastener with a Pull The Dot Snap Fasteners.
Practice of leather carving
Practicing freehand straight, curved and decorative cuts with Swivel Knife.
How to Sharpen the LC Super PRO Edge Tool
Here's how to sharpen cutting instruments using Oilstone and a file folder made of hard paper.
How To Finish and Maintenance of Belt
How to finish, care for and maintain with Montana Pitch-Blend Leather Oil and Conditioner and brushes.
How To Set Segma Type Snap
How to install a Multi-Purpose Segma Type Snaps that allows you to replace the buckle
How To Make Studded belt Volume 1, Chapter 3
From punching holes for buckles to putting molds on to make holes for spots.
Hermann Oak Harness Leather Belt with Silver Coin
Here are the belts I made from Hermann Oak Harness Leather and the Conchos I used.
How To Make Studded Belt Volume 1 Chapter 2
From finishing the edge surface with LC Toko Gum, to treating the edge with SP Edge Kote, and preparing the pattern to be used this time.
How To Make Studded Belt Volume 1 Chapter 1
From treating the corner of the edge with LC Super PRO Edge Tool, to dyeing the edge surface, and polishing the edge and flesh side.
How to make mirror shine, Attaching a Coin Concho
For Key Fob, how to do mirror shine on the edge and flesh side, and how to attach the coin Conchos and snap fasteners.
How To Sharpen The Swivel Knife
Demonstration of how to sharpen the Swivel Knife.
Leather carving, tooling, dyeing, and finishing
From carving to finishing while using LeatherCraftTools.com original coasters and patterns.
Skiving partial section on belt
About the effect of partial skiving on the buckle side of the belt.
How to sharpen Japanese Leather Skiving Knife
This shows you how to sharpen a Skiving Knife, which is essential for cutting leather.
How to set Star Rivet (Decorative Rivet)
This shows how to install a decorative rivet, using a Star Rivet as an example.
How to set Spring Snap Fastener
Here's how to install Spring Snap Fastener.
Since the tip of the Spring Snap Setter is cylindrical, start hammering with the female part attached to the tip.