How to Make a Leather Card Wallet (ALL the steps): Tools & Tips in 15 Minutes

[@SohailAhmad]

The most awesome channel for leather craft aspirant so far I found and FREE. Thank you Tanner!

[@GD3Media]

Tanner is such a perfect name for a leather crafter.

[@GrantSR]

I like how you explain WHY you did something, rather than just tell us that you did it.

[@foyforehand5057]

Great video. Nice to have a new voice covering the basics. It's always great to hear things from a slightly different point of view.

[@ClaridgeLeather]

That’s awesome to hear- I know that we all learn in different ways and sometimes connect better with one teacher over another. I hope you will find some helpful nuggets in future videos here! Thanks for watching!

[@indigoglass6638]

Another great video. Seriously appreciate the chapter call out in the description. Although I watch these in their entirety, It is so helpful love having the handy time stamp when I want to go back and watch a specific step over again. Thx again.

[@ClaridgeLeather]

Thank you! I personally appreciate those too, and when I found out how simple it is to add the chapters I decided to definitely add them!

[@domenico3762]

@@ClaridgeLeather very nice video. May I ask you the brand of glue? Thanks very much for your video.

[@sewsuite-embroidery2736]

I like your press. Mine is really heavy iron. It works well though. Thanks for the great content.

[@walternoteboom376]

I'm really liking your channel! These videos are informative and unpretentious.

[@ClaridgeLeather]

So great to hear that you're enjoying it, Walter. Thank you for your support!!!

[@erikgautebaklid2868]

Great tut. I've made 7 in this style now. A good way to make use of small remnants

[@jmoney6652]

Your videos are very helpful and much appreciated.!

[@paulfellowes4879]

I too have started using Aquilim 315 adhesive purchased from a company in Germany. I had real reservations about using cement glue because of the toxic fumes and smell. So far Aquilim has performed brilliantly, not to so much wriggle room to re-adjust the leather once you've applied it, but I know how long I've got before it sets (a few minutes) and it's a strong bond with no odors! We need you to do more videos and show your skills!!

[@ClaridgeLeather]

Thanks for your support, Paul! I have found the same to be true about the Aquilim-- not too shabby after all!

[@ironforgeleather4250]

Great work again Tanner! For this being one of your earliest videos, you have really taken great steps and I thoroughly enjoyed watching. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with our ever growing craft!

[@ClaridgeLeather]

Thank you! I want to keep improving (at least one thing) on every video. Let me know if there’s anything I can do to make these easier to watch or more helpful to you!

[@luckysakonta3724]

Beautifully executed, great teacher. Thank you

[@nassirabbes5518]

شكرا جزيلا على هذا المجهود.

[@andyshields5935]

Awesome video, really straight forward, thank you for sharing.

[@ClaridgeLeather]

You are so welcome. Thank you for watching!

[@lynxlady5355]

Great video for beginners! Clear & concise instructions as well as very good quality video. Thanks.

[@freestyleleatherstudio5800]

I agree with everyone, your videos are great. You take the time to detail every step. I am looking forward to future videos. I cannot wait for you to post some hand stitching tutorials. Keep up the good work.

[@ClaridgeLeather]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate that! A handstitching video is coming soon! 🙏🏼

[@EthanCarterDesigns]

Another fantastic video man! Such great explanations and great tips! I literally have a pair of Carhartt pants I was about to throw out, so I'm definitely going to take that tip to heart!

[@ClaridgeLeather]

Thank you, Ethan! Yeah, it’s always hard to say goodbye to a good pair of Carhartt pants! 😂 This way they can live on a little longer.

[@heddaacevedo]

You are really a good instructor…your explanations are easy to understand. It is a pleasure to watch your videos. Thank you so much for the time you take to expand other’s knowledge.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 👍🏻

[@ClaridgeLeather]

Thank you so much for saying that- it makes me so happy to know these videos are beneficial to you! Cheers, my friend. See you on the next one!

[@matkosmat8890]

Done! Thanks for the comprehensive tutorial! I used thinner leather for the inside pockets. Finished the edges with the cloth tip of my Dremel (first water then beeswax, I have no Tokonol), looks kind of polished. Next time I'll make sure I glue the layers deeper in, so I don't remove most of my glued leather when doing the final cut. Can't wait to give it to someone :)

[@ClaridgeLeather]

Awesome! Congratulations! Someone is going to be glad to receive it!

[@rossgebert9422]

Great presentation style, clear & concise. Thank-you.

[@nateand3]

Great video man. Ima have to watch the pattern making and stitching videos

[@nateand3]

I gotta ask, where do you get your logo stamps from and was that process difficult?

[@ClaridgeLeather]

I have gotten them from a few different places, all of which have been wonderful to work with: Leather Stamp Maker (brass), Stamp Yours (brass), and Turner Laserworks (Delrin plastic). If you have a logo file, just send it to any of them and they will make you a nice stamp!

[@ClaridgeLeather]

Thank you! Hope you enjoy them- happy crafting!

[@nateand3]

I don't have a file or a clue about how to make a file. I made a design idea and that's all lol. Thanks for the info man. It's greatly appreciated

[@ClaridgeLeather]

@@nateand3 You can check with Leather Stamp Maker- he will work with you to take your hand drawn art and turn it into a digital logo!

[@Voyagersk9]

Great job Tanner! I’m really enjoying your videos. Don’t be afraid of a little longer video. We Will watch. Looking forward to your more detailed videos. A great resource for new leather craftsman.

[@ClaridgeLeather]

Thanks so much, Tim. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I do appreciate your input as well, and I look forward to some longer (and shorter) videos in the future. Let me know if there’s anything specific you’d like to see!

[@mariolopez-ri8wd]

Thanks friend for showing your skills on doing things I really like it ...ex video

[@dalenielsen7054]

Great video Tanner, you have a nice workshop/video studio, I envy your tools! A lot of your supplies are not available in Mexico, so I’m jealous. The good news for me is I’m only a couple hours South of Leon, Mx. the tanning capitol of the world, it cheap and plentiful her. I got back in to leather working a couple years ago after taking about 60 years off (that’s a joke, sort of, I was a Cub Scout)😂. But seriously...this is the kind of info we all can use when starting out or after a long hiatus 👍🏻. You’re clear, the vid is well paced, and easy to comprehend. Congratulations, Dale Dale

[@ClaridgeLeather]

Very cool, Dale! So nice to hear from you! I appreciate your support! Happy crafting! -Tanner

[@sergionevarez5562]

Great video! Thanks for taking the time to explain the whole process 🙏🏽

[@ClaridgeLeather]

Thanks, Sergio! I appreciate you checking it out! Hope to add some detail to each step in future videos. Cheers!

[@carrottreemercantile7564]

Very thorough! I really appreciate the time stamps in the video. It’s nice to be able to rewatch the video and go back to an exact point for specific information. 👍 Also, good tip on the Carhartts! 😉

[@ClaridgeLeather]

Awesome- thank you again for watching! I personally love time stamps in other people's videos as well-- glad you find them helpful too!

[@tazccl]

Great work thanks for making the video

[@ClaridgeLeather]

Thank you for watching! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@ianmacfarlane779]

You're doing great with these videos! There was a lot of very good, very clear information you shared that I think a lot of people kind of gloss over. I'm really looking forward to watching all the videos you make in the future.

[@ClaridgeLeather]

Thanks so much, Ian! I appreciate the encouragement. I am fired up to make more- about 1000 ideas for videos! 😀 Thanks for your support!

[@nathanboggs370]

Great video! I’m headed to these sites to pick out some supplies!

[@ClaridgeLeather]

That’s awesome! Let me know if you have specific tool questions!

[@sandman2651]

Liked and subscribed the video was very simple to follow along

[@ClaridgeLeather]

Very cool! Thanks so much for watching! I appreciate your support!

[@andrewrobinson6703]

Great information buddy! Keep it up.

[@ClaridgeLeather]

Thanks, Drew! 👊🏻

[@harindergill7221]

Good one, Thanks

[@dtanner7]

Great video, gonna go make on right now! :)

[@virtusleather]

Great video Tanner. 👍🏻🇺🇸🇨🇦.

[@ClaridgeLeather]

Thank you, my friend!

[@cinevidtv6463]

Nice Vid Mr. Cena.

[@elnur.hicaz80]

Great video👍Thank's for tutorial🙏Good luck !

[@ClaridgeLeather]

My pleasure!! Thanks for watching!

[@_Iam777_]

Another great video Tanner. Is it possible for future videos you can include links where you get the leather from? that will help a lot, especially for newbies like me.

[@ClaridgeLeather]

I believe there are some links in the description of this video! I often shop at Maverick Leather for deals!

[@aiansion7]

How awesome!! Beautiful T!!

[@ClaridgeLeather]

Thanks for watching, Ariel!

[@apeterson23]

Great video! Learned lots. Please keep making more. If you could please specifically name the tools you are using and where to get one. Like the vinyl punching matt I could use one of those. Or links to specific pages in the description where to get the tools... Great work!

[@ClaridgeLeather]

You bet! I will try to do more of that in future videos-- most likely in the written descriptions below the videos!

[@LKS-1976]

What size bevelers do you use for pockets and finished wallet?

[@NKNeptune]

i shall make it tomorrow!!

[@ClaridgeLeather]

Do it! 🙌 Have fun!

[@jelotin24]

Great video! I am new to leather work and I am having a hard time deciding on what type of thread to use for my products. Why kind do you use for hand stitching and how thick is it? Thank you!

[@ClaridgeLeather]

I tend to most often use Ritza thread (0.6 or 0.8mm) or Twist braided polyester thread (0.55mm). Also, John james harness needles are great- everything is available at Rocky Mountain Leather Supply!

[@jelotin24]

@@ClaridgeLeather Awesome! Thank you.

[@SashaThalia]

I’m making keychains and watch bands if I don’t glue the fabric together does that affect the burnishing process with the tokonole. I’m using Old LV bag and it’s giving me issues. I’ve already sewn them together just trying to get rid of the line on the side where the fabrics meet

[@ZM40]

Hey Tanner, if you wanted to dye the edges to create a specific look or to match the hue of the leather, do you apply dye before or after the Tokenole?

[@ClaridgeLeather]

Before! It will darken when you burnish the edge, but I like that look. Have fun!

[@MrFreeGman]

I'm fairly new to leatherwork and one thing I've been having trouble with is making a perfect stitching line on the back side. Often it ends up crooked or incorrectly spaced from the edge because it's hard to keep the chisels perfectly straight going through a bunch of layers of leather. Any tips? is it just a matter of buying better chisels or is there a technique to it?

[@s.engelsman4521]

Tanner, What size of needle are you using with that thread? What size of thread is it and whats your hole punch size?? How do you do edges if you have thinner chrome tanned leather? Trying to do Christmas gifts and am really stuck on this! 🤔🙁😬😩 Help please!

[@brianwenning21]

What about thinning the leather out around the edges of the pockets? Is that necessary? It seems other tutorials I’ve watched have done that.

[@ClaridgeLeather]

I would definitely thin the pockets if they were tucked behind another pocket, like in a "T-shirt" pocket (where multiple pockets are stacked on top of one another). For a simple card wallet like this, I don't personally feel the need to do it. Thanks for asking-- this is just my 2 cents, of course!

[@goreswoodworking7417]

What is the piece made of that under the wallet when your making the stitching holes?

[@bonnie-anglin_art373]

That was a great video. What brand of chisels do you use?

[@ClaridgeLeather]

Thanks! These are Sinabroks (3.8mm spacing). Very nice for sure!

[@leonelvaides167]

Excellent video ,the sewing thread what thickness because looks very sharp.Thanks for the tutorial.Leo from Florida.

[@ClaridgeLeather]

Thank you, Leo! This is 0.55mm “Twist” thread from Rocky Mountain Leather Supply. 🧵 👍🏼 Cheers from Montana!

[@leonelvaides167]

@@ClaridgeLeather Thanks for the quick response.i keep looking at your Videos,thank you in Advance.

[@joshford7828]

Great video. What sander do use to true up the leather. I got 2 trautmans sanders for cheap and set up one at home for leather. A bit overkill but great for round corners.

[@ClaridgeLeather]

I wish I had a Trautman at home! They are perfect, huh? I use a little Tandy drum sander, nothing like a Trautman!

[@joshford7828]

@@ClaridgeLeather we closed a couple of offices and corporate stored all the equipment in our office. After sitting for a year they called a clearing house to get an estimate, and they sent a small check for approval. I caught it before it went up the chain and offered the same amount. Split it with my tech, 4 trautmans, 2 drill presses, 2 band saws, 2 chemical cabinets, and a vacuum pulling station. Deal of the century. We kept the trautmans and sold the rest. Still have the chemical cabinets. And would still like to sell a couple trautmans. Probably keep one as they are so familiar from work it carries over well at home.

[@mammagoldfuss]

I really enjoyed the video. I have worked with leather but haven't done wallets yet. What type of edge beveler are you using? I love to see the sanding process on your edges next time.

[@ClaridgeLeather]

Thanks, Tracy! I generally use Edge bevelers from Palosanto Factory (from South Korea), but I’ve also used a handful of others that work very well (Tandy Pro, etc). I’ll try to remember the sanding next time! 😅

[@nickdobson6369]

Video on designing T pockets

[@스윗프트]

감사합니다.

[@sturryscurry4962]

Is there something like tailor's chalk but for leather, that won't scratch it up?

[@ClaridgeLeather]

I think so- I’ve seen it used but don’t know where to get it!

[@sturryscurry4962]

@@ClaridgeLeather Alright, thank you! When I'm brave enough to try working with leather I'll give it a hunt!

[@christianmatchett1442]

Great start to a KZbin channel! If you have time, check out the recent Chartermade video on threading for hand stitching. The way he shows keeps the knot from sliding up to the needle eye. Helps keep it from getting caught as much when sewing.

[@ClaridgeLeather]

Yes, I actually just watched that AFTER I made this and learned a ton from Terrick. He’s great, and a solid teacher. Thanks so much for that hint!

[@atelier_nilsson]

Nice!

[@ClaridgeLeather]

Thanks, Anders! 🙏🏼

[@atelier_nilsson]

@@ClaridgeLeather I have followed you on instagram in a couple years now and i am so excited about this channel! Your work have tauth and inpired me a lot. I like the format of your video, short and a lot of info! Keep up the good work! Best regards from a fan from Norway

[@RealDustyChandler]

What did you sand it with? What grit?

[@slogan8652]

What is your tooth distance for your pricking irons? Thanks!

[@ClaridgeLeather]

These are 3.85mm. Thanks for watching!

[@Saidsaid-xi8sk]

Please . C quoi la le colle que vous utilisez sur les bordures...?

[@ClaridgeLeather]

Renia Aquilim 315 👍🏼

[@mickmairet6267]

Hello…je cherche depuis pas mal de temps l’abat carré que tu utilises…pourrais-tu me dire où tu l’a acheté 🤔😊 thank’s Mick

[@qitmeerraza8685]

What's other option if tokone creame is not available

[@stresslessandrelax6368]

What size are the holes

[@arturomejia353]

Disculpa, ¿cual es el costo de esa cartera?

[@NorthernBulls]

Where did you get your logo stamp made?

[@ClaridgeLeather]

Leatherstampmaker.com 👍

[@joseluis7118]

10.14 how do you make it come out so fast? The piercing I have will get stuck everytime...

[@ClaridgeLeather]

Do you mean the pricking iron? I think it mostly boils down to the specific irons you’re using. I have used many that are tougher to remove, but these teeth are a more narrow polished blade, so they tend to go in and out more easily. Teeth that are tapered, rough, or larger diameter seem harder to remove. I have seen people poke the teeth in wax (paraffin) before hammering them in, which seems to make the tool easier to remove. Hope that answers your question!

[@CHER1943]

Sir, do you sell on any platform?

[@ClaridgeLeather]

No, I actually don’t! I don’t have enough time to keep up with making physical products right now. Thanks for asking!

[@CHER1943]

@@ClaridgeLeather well that’s very sad for me. I appreciate your taking the time to answer back.

[@hopeindirect4165]

When I put on ma leather, and rock to sum Metallica, Delta Parole, Foo Fighters or the Smashing Pumpkins I feel like I can do anything in the whole wide world.

[@jstewardjr]

It would be helpful for you to mention the approximate prices you ask for these pieces. I have done leather work for a long time, but I'm only now thinking about selling my work to supplement social security.

[@m3rkaba86]

Also there are 100 channels on beginner skills and hardly any on the the hard specialty skills. Just something to think about.

[@ClaridgeLeather]

Thanks, I appreciate that. I have thought pretty hard about this. We will definitely cover more advanced stuff here as well, but I feel pretty strongly that I want to stay true to the mission of creating an inviting space for people of all abilities, especially those who are just getting going. I know we all tend to learn differently and sometimes connect more with one teacher over another- hopefully my teaching style will connect with someone!

[@m3rkaba86]

@@ClaridgeLeather you're doing great

[@m3rkaba86]

Great video. The next thing you should focus on is upgrading the sound quality

[@ClaridgeLeather]

Thank you! Bought a mic a few days ago- hopefully the next video will have improved audio!