Leather carving for beginners - swivel knife tutorial - How to transfer pattern onto leather

[@duenge]

You, Sir,...are the Bob Ross of Leather Crafting...thanks for all that you do for us that are beginning to explore...

[@cheaneysaddles]

+duenge What a compliment! Thank you very much for watching....Bruce

[@louisemissouri4410]

I cut up a bunch of scraps today to play with this week, thanks for the vid :)

[@philliplang4]

Thank you for make these tutorials!!! I appreciate all that you do!!!

[@MrTexashugo]

I've watched every single one of your videos & learned so much. I get excited when I get a notification on my phone that let's me know you've uploaded a new video. I love the fact that you are a professional saddle maker & still take the time to make videos for beginners. I hope someday I can take a trip & visit your shop. Thank you Mr. Cheaney for sharing your passion with us.

[@cheaneysaddles]

+Hugo Moncada I appreciate you taking the time to watch my KZbin How to videos. Bruce Cheaney

[@j.greggcampbell6959]

Great video as usual Bruce! Keep them coming, I for one never get enough!

[@cheaneysaddles]

+J. Gregg Campbell Somehow I kind of got on a roll the other day and shot six clips that I am really proud of and you should enjoy. I appreciate you. Bruce

[@webslinger67]

Great video as always , thank you sir

[@amandabarnes2620]

Your videos are super helpful for us beginners. Keep up the good work!

[@cheaneysaddles]

Thank You!

[@scottmclean4237]

Excellent video . My question is once the paper template is scratched over is it then ripped?

[@cheaneysaddles]

You can re-use the pattern many times. You really don't have to press that hard to transfer the pattern onto wet and cased leather. Thanks for asking!

[@scottmclean4237]

Bruce Cheaney thanks very much can’t wait to try it

[@MathaizMom]

Thank you very much for making these videos! I'm new and learning a lot from them. How wet or dry should the leather be for stamping?

[@cheaneysaddles]

Fairly damp leather not to wet though. Happy New Year!

[@AtlasVanderbelt]

awesome! very helpful

[@jake210c]

Hi Bruce, great video as always. Is the tap off made from leather? Any tutorials on making a tapoff?

[@cheaneysaddles]

Yes the tapoff is made of leather. Just carve your design into leather and let it dry out then use it as a tapoff pattern. Bruce

[@jake210c]

Bruce Cheaney Thank You, your videos have helped me a lot!

[@Tacbi0325]

I am just starting to try leather works...my swivel knife I just purchased doesn't cut well...do you think it needs to be sharpened?? Or what could be the problem??

[@cheaneysaddles]

Yes, you will have to learn how to polish and hone your swivel knife blade and keep the edge stropped. This will enable you to cut in designs much more smoothly.

[@vicwojcik9125]

How do You make Your tap offs ?

[@cheaneysaddles]

Here is on link kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2nEgINtmb-aabc