How to Make a BEAUTIFUL Wet Molded Leather Bag!

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How to Make a BEAUTIFUL Wet Molded Leather Bag!
We take all of our previous skills and combine them to make this wet molded leather bag! This leather crafting DIY Project uses wet molds to make the pockets, and then we sew them all together carefully layering liners so that none of the stitching or hardware is felt on the inside. The closure is a tuck lock, which looks beautiful against the milled Wicket and Craig Deer Print leather :) This leather is quickly becoming one of our favorites, it's lovely to work with!
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Happy Crafting!

[@michaelbradley8508]

Beauty.... Not only are you a Master Craftsman but you are a genius also... Michael from Canada

[@quimblyjones9767]

It's really nice to see all of your work, well done both of you

[@jgdevoe]

Yup, gotta try this. Hope the daughter would like it. Hopefully supplies aren’t a bank breaker.

[@robinhanna6619]

wow, just wow! @Corter that is seriously such a cool bag. Im only 12 years old but seeing this is inspiring. rly cool stuff!

[@pwman]

This was awesome. and I love the way you are embracing the Matrix and Back to the Future in your videos. Nothing better than future you jumping in to add color commentary. This was a great project and I loved being able to see a different way to use these molds to design and fashion a while different kind of product!!!

[@jsniper12]

Man I seriously love your videos. I’ve been wanting to get into leather craft for quite a while now but honestly I absolutely can’t afford it. Thanks for all the amazing content! Hopefully in the next couple years I’ll be able to show you what I make from watching your videos!

[@Corter]

Can't wait to see what you make - and remember, you don't need super fancy tools! I started Corter with $37 worth of tools and a single panel of leather from my dorm room, hopefully you can start crafting soon :)

[@jsniper12]

@@Corter I hope so too! I’ve been scoping out cheep tools but I know I shouldn’t be spending money I don’t have right now. We’re just scraping by but God sustains! I’ll be sure to send you pics. Thanks :)

[@sideshow32]

If you have an extra like $15 and a Dollar Tree and some thrift stores nearby, you can get some inexpensive cutting tools and glues and whatnot at the Tree, and find some leather pieces, coats or handbags, at low prices from the thrifts. Depending on what you want to make it could get you started. Sell some stuff and build up your bank until you can get to where you want to be.

[@TheLivingBlobfish]

Here's how I got started, and it seemed to work well. It's a $40 plan to get $100 worth of product on your first go. I started by just making journals, with only these things: paper, thick thread, and sheep leather. Sheep leather is the key there, it's far cheaper, and far more flexible, like cloth. You can stitch it to the front page and back page for a bit more stability. The only tools I needed were scissors, (which work fine to cut the paper and sheep leather) a nail, (to punch the few holes) and a needle, for obvious reasons. Usually sheep leather only comes in full hides, but it costs about the same as a panel of nice cowhide, and you get far more out of it. So the cost of all of this: Leather: $20 Thread: $6 - $7 (this gets you some color variety too) Paper: anywhere from $7 to $15 depending on what you want Needles: $1.50 - $5 Scissors (if you don't have any already): $4 - $10 Ruler (if you don't have one already): $2 - $7 and you can just use any pointy strong-ish thing for the poking part. Maybe even a toothpick! You can get about six 5x8 inch journals out of this. There are REALLY easy to follow tutorials on this platform, and the journals themselves are really simple to make. If you sell each one to friends and family for $20, you could make $120, but you might mess up on at least one, so realistically you'd only get $100. That's still a $60 profit, which you could use to expand your hobby. I highly encourage exploring leather, it's been so much fun for me!

[@TheLivingBlobfish]

@@Corter Hi there, I didn't want to make this it's own comment, because I remember you saying something about why you never show your face, so I wanted as little people to see this as possible, to leave that disclosure decision up to you. But just so that you know, at 31:08 you can make out your face pretty clearly in the closure reflection. From what I can tell, you have a nice face!

[@user-mh7mc4dl8p]

Красавчик, спасибо за видео , 👍👍👍👍👍.

[@maryfrederickson2526]

This is truly exquisite craftsmanship !

[@abarasabwehttam]

Really nice build! One thing if you were going to make several of these is to get a 3D Printed version of the die mold top piece with a slit put into it for a cut line to make it the same every time. I am working on a die for a wet molded shaving bag right now.

[@user-ts7hf2cc3y]

Greetings from ATLANTA Georgia.....thank you.....

[@rebelmarshall3632]

With a different closure, belt loops or guide on the back, and a few gears and cogs this would make a nice steampunk belt bag.

[@DLSWV]

Great design. Thanks for sharing. And I like working with Buckleguy. Very pleased with my products and service.

[@singlepointdc7749]

This one sold me on the wet molds and everything else. I have to make this bag. Thanks, guys.

[@cherimitchell8977]

Such a beautiful bag. Your instructions are very clear and the videoing was awesome!

[@user-lw9db1fv3t]

Hi, Making trays is great. I am going to try to make burger and Fries or fish and chips tray. Thanks for tutorial.

[@sons.moon.leather]

I bet these wet moulds would be awesome for making a tool belt too. Gotta get some now.

[@user-ts7hf2cc3y]

I love the tools he using...

[@user-vq8oj5lm1t]

Дорогой Брат, вложена уйма сил и получилось шикарное изделие!!! Аккуратность и мастерство мастера на высшем уровне!!! 😎😉🙂☺😀😄🙄💪👌👏🖒👍🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺

[@joerunyan2438]

Awesome, that little bag will be great for a number of uses! Thank You for Sharing!!! 👍

[@betsystyles3245]

Just got my molds and happen to have some tuck locks on hand! AV quality is great too! Thanks for the awesome idea!

[@joedee3207]

Hello. Where did you get and buy the molds. What sizes are Needed. Also do you know where to get the pattern?

[@moleather9038]

As always easy to follow and excellent work 👍. I have recently got into making bags and this just inspires me to expand my knowledge and learn more and more 👌 thanks guys

[@Abby-lo3jx]

Such a beautiful bag

[@alandracoffey2919]

The main reason I went into leather working is to make a purse that looks like a book. This video is a great example as to what I will need to do.

[@Motivasiya_Seyahəti]

You my KZbin master craft.

[@karem9605]

Lovely work, and a great way to finish my week here in The Netherlands, Thanks

[@BorealLeatherworks]

Another awesome job. I can hardly wait for my wet molds to arrive.

[@ArcadeCabNBud]

impressive skills you have sir

[@user-mq4qk2ry8l]

Deadset gorgeous Eric!

[@ruth.devries]

15:30 "So I'm gonna measure stitch line to stitch line, so that's eleven mil..." Eric.... Those are centimeters, dear Love the video and project as always!

[@ruth.devries]

Also... The D-ring joke. Got a good chuckle out of that haha (especially from Kayleena's defeated laugh and dropping the camera)

[@pattyclayton6114]

love this. great job'

[@13leomar]

good job...

[@jwgbmp40]

beautiful work bro, thx for sharing.

[@Kuesa]

beautiful work as always. scared to start making bags but it looks so exciting!

[@mikecalhoun8497]

Start with something simple like a coin holder and then work your way up to a cell phone holder and then on to small bags. I like wet molding, it's a blast to do and not that hard. I make my own molds as I'm a woodworker too.

[@jonahneumann227]

Loved this project. Your vids have inspired me to start working with kesther

[@natali9546]

СПАСИБО ВАМ!!!

[@demos235]

If you use 2 pieces of paper, you can do one seam at a time...(27:00)

[@pfirez]

Were do you get your Veledon (sticky backed Nylon) that you always use?

[@stoneblue1795]

I had to go hunting for it to, (no apparent link!) found it at Rocky Mtn leather Supply as "French "Velodon" Reinforcement"

[@nicky6579]

Beautiful! I have to make this!

[@user-of2bf6in6f]

У Вас очень красивые работы!

[@ahmedjunior1977]

Great work

[@a.iwilliams7316]

Great idea ! Great job !

[@lorraineclark4413]

Excellent instruction and detailed explanations- exactly what I needed!

[@scamartist26]

This is my favorite. I can’t get over it either. Great work again. This bag is sexy!

[@MightySmaug]

great tutorial!

[@dave8709]

Awesome love it all will definitely buy from Buckleguy thanks

[@Theimpromptulife]

Y’a it’s a cool bag

[@susantipsyhealy7655]

I found that using freezer paper works great instead of the plain paper.

[@Tradesman1156]

Ya definitely want to make a pattern for that latch! Thanks for the video!

[@dharmavlogs-dl9]

Neatly completed 👍

[@user-hf6wz7dt2m]

Good work

[@TheMastercobbler]

Just a thought if you made the mould a little over twice the size when you cut it in half you'd have two bag pieces a little over size and little to no waste

[@user-qu4lu7pq8i]

Cool! Thanks a lot for your tutorial! It`s excellent!

[@ShoppingManyiaru]

2:33 очень интересный момент, демонстрирующий мастерство рукодельника)) да? а петельки для ремешка которые через некоторое время использования сумки "прогрызут" место трения с кожей (тем более если кожа растишка) - тут вообще без комментариев

[@garrycrobbins]

brilliant more new skills to practice

[@TheRedbeardster]

Very nice

[@susantipsyhealy7655]

Couple of things please. what , where are your stitching chisels, I have had no luck finding a decent set. What knife are you using? Is it a Xacto? This is first time I have heard of that sticky back stuff you are using. Already ordered the empty paint markers from buckleguy, I watched you use them on another video. Now to find those molds. I do not have a cnc or any clue how to use one. My home made molds leave much to be desired. I love your tutorials, they actually teach and not leave students befuddled.

[@Onkel.Moetrik]

Hi there The Sound is a little low. If you could get a mike that is closer to your mouth, that way you dont get the "Sound" of the room. Also this Will reduce background noise. Regards Claus dk..

[@Corter]

I'm looking into a clippy mic! Will do :) Thank you!

[@TheLivingBlobfish]

19:19 fanclasstic watch!

[@Corter]

🙏

[@kerajinantangan9935]

Good work 👌👌

[@user-zl1kz4cz5o]

Красиво получилось! Класс!

[@kiimmig2293]

I wonder if parchment paper might make an easier glue preventative? Might be worth a shot. Not much sticks to it, I use my stapler to make bags to cook in🤣

[@savagewind1968]

I will definitely look after the victory. greetings from Ukraine!🇺🇦

[@paparuncha6089]

Uds, no ganarán....

[@dave8709]

@@paparuncha6089 Go away

[@stevenscott2013]

Ukrainę sprzedali już. Szkoda ludzi co chcą normalnie żyć. Reszta to nazi. Pozdrawiam. 🇵🇱

[@Cvbhgt]

Здесь люди учатся, делятся опытом, успехом

[@savagewind1968]

@@Cvbhgt звідки у вас настрій і бажання всіх повчати? Тим більше коментар адресовано не вам.

[@WobblingHobGoblin]

awesome!

[@55ATA3]

That is a very nice bag, great work on the flap. Have you ever thought about wet molding the front part of the flap on a bag like this???

[@Corter]

Yea I was thinking about that! It'd be really cool, 100% the next step. Just thought of it mid-project and didn't have time to make up a mold for it, next one for sure!

[@55ATA3]

@@Corter That will be cool to see how you make a mold for that or are you thinking of wetting the flap and molding it too the lower? Other Idea would be to make each pocket cover and then join them together, I think that the stitching might make that even look very cool.

[@masa59125656]

It's a very good product! Isn't this sold? I wanted it 😊 I subscribed to the channel!

[@Rsama60]

When I do my edges black, well most of my edges are black, I use a Sharpy marker that is about the size he is using. Is that leather dye? I have no idea but it works. Btw, this is a nice bag.

[@edgarleon3673]

Bendiciones, solo hablo y entiendo Español gracias

[@moisesserrano18]

9:31 Hi, friend. What is the name of that applicator and where do they sell it? it's great. Greetings

[@nestorramalhorozpoveda9072]

Show de bola( excelente)👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍👊👊🙏🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@davidweeks1997]

Cigar case?

[@1Valerius1]

Why glue paper between layers of leather? And what kind of paper? Thank you.

[@robertlb1959]

What if you cut the openings before molding them?

[@DrJmes-fs7wp]

You are super

[@eiward]

"...dees rings..." and then you laugh at yourself. Best part of the video.

[@joedee3207]

Where do you buy the pattern and molds?

[@thekennek]

Hear me out... Leather fanny pack?! Amazing content as always :)

[@kpollock313]

What a beautiful bag!! I have experience with wet molds on veg tan leather but do you wet the Wickett & Craig deer print leather that you used? I always thought only veg tan leather could wet molded. Thanks!

[@shorttoglory4322]

I am super interested in shopping with buckleguy. But there is just so much that is out of stock right now…. Like the multipack for ritza tiger thread. I check every day and it seems like its been out of stock for months..

[@genecarden780]

I love your videos haven’t seen a bad one yet After watching this and the tray video I had to buy some of the molds When you glued the back was there a reason to not split the paper so you concentrate on lining up one side at a time?

[@asviewlikeit]

What did you use for stiffening? I couldn't seem to find it through the tools and materials link. Thank you!

[@stygiis]

This is a great idea for the wet molds. What thickness leather are you using? I was thinking two layers of 4 to 5oz would be a little thick. Sorry if this has already been asked\answered.

[@purpleyams8738]

How long would you say the wet molds last before you’d need to buy a replacement?

[@chrismacdonald8846]

Can you make a belt carry EDC

[@jonathananthonyhumphries2486]

Can you direct me to a bevel video. All of mine are dull from years of use. Do you have a favor tool or do you favor one beveler over others?

[@jonathananthonyhumphries2486]

Anyone could respond. I'm at a standstill.

[@papa7745]

I can not see the stiffener in the Tools and Material link can you give me the name or better still a link please? Love you videos very inspiring

[@edwardbella3871]

Amazon should have it Velodon nylon backing.

[@isaacbenrubi9613]

Yo! Sweet bag! Quick question: could you have glued/sewn the sides together and wet molded them as one?

[@Corter]

Thanks! And probably not - thread isn't stretchy, so you'd either rip the leather or the thread trying to wet mold it probably. Glue only I'm not sure about but the leather does stretch so if it did work, you'd probably get some weird stretch lines and stuff as the inner liner stretches on a tighter radius than the outer piece around the curves

[@jamesciaravella]

Is it possible to get your patterns for that satchel bag .

[@taylerm92]

What is the name of the blocks he always punches on? Also, where can I get one?

[@stevemwangi2641]

Which brand in Amazon has the best tools?

[@MightySmaug]

Where do you buy the leather stiffener?

[@tv5375]

👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍

[@vesli222]

Hello,what dye do you use for your marker?

[@redorbstudios7731]

I see you don't use a machine, you always sew by hand. Preference or you don't recommend using a machine? And if you do, which one you recommend?

[@whereisthebalance5732]

what are the 2 mold sizes that you use here?

[@outlandersupplyco.5354]

Where can we get the adhesive nylon liner?

[@wilsonmiller1903]

Great video and amazing bag! Where do you get your Vachetta split down so thin? Keep up the great work!

[@Corter]

I honestly don't remember, it's been in the scrap bin forever!

[@wilsonmiller1903]

Ok, thanks for responding.

[@pamelalittlefield4608]

Hi..is plywood ok for the molder?

[@bbrachman]

Can you please suggest to Buckleguy to carry the Nylon adhesive backed stiffener/strengthener? Without knowing the exact spelling of the brand name, it is impossible to find searching on the internet. Thank you .

[@Corter]

Working on making a nice version of it with Buckleguy ourselves! It'll be a. bit different, we want to make a few changes to make it perfect for leatherwork :)

[@bbrachman]

@@Corter Said it before. You guys are the best!

[@nestorswoodworking2728]

It is crooked?

[@joealderete2470]

Where can I get the dye marker?