Leatherworking Starter Kit from Amazon Review - The Cheapest Way to get Started in Leathercraft

I started leatherworking in July of 2020. This is the leatherworking starter kit I purchased to begin my journey as well as a few other beginner leatherworking tools I picked up. Some are complete garbage. Others are alright. In this video I give you a rundown of what is worth buying and what is worth skipping.
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[@Flyboyminer]

I'm here for leather tips as a newbie, but I'm going to subscribe just because this is THE most honest Amazon review I have ever seen on the web.

[@agateenchantmentrockwizard5969]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I, unfortunately, have just bought 3 of the Amazon kits. I guess I'll be sending them back!

[@er-ick]

Thanks for the honest info. Good helpful stuff for a late bloomer getting back into (starting) leathercraft since last doing it in Summer camp as a kid!!

[@rzlmlchm0975]

I'm late to your videos, but I am just starting out now. I did exactly what you did and bought an Amazon starter toolkit. Thanks for the helpful videos!

[@BlackFlagLeatherGoods]

Thank you for watching!

[@Chilicheezdog]

Thanks for your videos. Very informative. I’ve always wanted to get into this hobby. What is your creative process and how do you come up with a design. It’s a little intimidating but I really want to pursue leathercrafting.

[@BlackFlagLeatherGoods]

Thank you! I would definitely start by using other people's designs while you learn the basics. I have a bunch of free ones on my website but just google free leather templates and you should find a ton of them.

[@muyiwaosifuye]

Nice n helpful review. Truthful indeed. I equally started with that basic pack from Amazon, though I bought other standalone higher quality tools too. Regards

[@BlackFlagLeatherGoods]

It's a good pack to figure out if you like leather working or not, but if you do, you'll want to start upgrading right away. Thanks for watching!

[@Pappaa_g]

Great video I was just about to buy a kit from Amazon I was curious if you have time & don’t mind I want to start making journals & wallets. Do you think you could tell me what tools I should get ? & Thank you for your videos bro they are inspiring me to get into the leather industry

[@jlxnder0013]

Great videos!!! Lots of very useful information for someone just starting out or getting back to the craft after a looonnng time away! (High School) Question I have is where did you go to get your logo stamps? Seen plenty of ads for them, but don't want to just start throwing money away to find a decent supplier. Thanks in advance for your time.

[@toadgunner8704]

What is the sinabroks do you use? Space between the pokers? Thanks

[@BlackFlagLeatherGoods]

I'm using the 1.2mm with 5mm spacing.

[@justlooking2183]

😂😂😂 “if I want to do my nails while working I guess” I wondered what those were for 💅

[@michaels2208]

I'm just getting into this and looking into buying a kit. I'm actually nervous about buying a cheap set because I really want to like leatherworking. I would hate to buy and it actual frustrate me too the point I quit.

[@BlackFlagLeatherGoods]

That's a fair point. Take a look at Lonsdale Leather. They put together nice beginner kits at different levels, all of which are better than an Amazon kit. Otherwise I'd look to Tandy for decent entry level tools.

[@sipapito]

Ok so 90% of the items are trash. We beginner’s trying to find weather we you upgrade or trash them. Thanks for the video

[@ecksluss]

I've just started following you. Do you happen to have a facebook group or discord or anything for leathercraft discussion and such?

[@BlackFlagLeatherGoods]

I don't have any of my own but the two communities I've found helpful are r/leathercraft on Reddit and "Leather crafter Tips & Share Your Work" on Facebook.

[@ecksluss]

@@BlackFlagLeatherGoods awesome, thanks!

[@thursday4267]

My brother may I buy you a ring light or something

[@BlackFlagLeatherGoods]

Haha I bought a studio light since then.