How To Make A Simple Handmade Leather Dog Lead

[@caspersmith3504]

I have never done any leather working in my life, and I don't particularly intend to, and yet ive gone and watched every single one of your videos. They're so calming, you're the Bob Ross of handmade dog supplies

[@JHLeather]

+Cymbre Smith glad you are enjoying the videos 😁

[@olivehound6899]

Your channel is so important, Thank you so much for making these wonderful tutorials and sharing your talent and knowledge.

[@JHLeather]

Hi +Olive Hound glad you like my videos 😁

[@SheerStitchery]

I can't wait to make my new puppy a leash!

[@tate3777]

Hi, I love your work! I was wondering is there a specific place you prefer buying your stains/dyes from, specifically the ones like here which are brighter colors like blue or red? Or was this one you made your own?

[@JHLeather]

Hi there, I buy custom coloured hides from Metropolitan Leather and they supply me with the coloured stain. They have just started selling smaller bottles of stains too in different colours. Worth a look. Jo

[@jorgeirigoyen7491]

Hi, thanks for the video. Very good work. What kind of leather are you using and how many ounces is it? Thanks.

[@JHLeather]

Thank you 🙂 I use veg tan bridle butt from Metropolitan Leather and Sedgwick's, I use use 3.5-4mm thickness but I'm not sure what that is in oz.

[@kellyhayes]

Thank you SO much for these educational leather working videos! what is the knife called that you use to make the egg point & cut the strap? thank you!

[@JHLeather]

Hiya +Kelly Vuker glad you like the videos 😀 I use a single head knife that I got custom made by Denis from Celtic Knife Craft on Etsy. (he hasn't got it listed anymore but I'm sure if you email him he can sort you out) www.etsy.com/uk/shop/CelticKnifeCraft?ref=search_shop_redirect thanks Jo

[@michelleford9951]

Could you tell me about the tool you use to hold your work as your sewing and if you make it yourself Thank you I love your tutorials

[@JHLeather]

Hi +Michelle Ford it's a saddlers clam, I got it from Abbey England (they do international shipping) you can also get a small stitching pony from Tandy Leather Company. I think Cumbria School of saddlery had some for sale, if you are in the UK that could be worth a look too. Thanks and glad you like the videos 😀

[@mat5844]

are the straps cut manually? or what do you do to cut them? ty xox

[@JHLeather]

Heya, I use a tool called a strap cutter to cut strips off of the hide.

[@MGlavaurs]

How do you get the flesh side of the leather smooth? (Côté chair lisse) J'adore vos vidéos

[@JHLeather]

I buy finished hides from the tannery so they are finished by them and I only need to stain the edges and polish around the turns. You could try acrylic resoline from fieblings.

[@maryb2431]

Hi, I've just found your channel. Great to see you, not so many women working with leather! Am learning myself. Can I ask what leather you use? Is it bride or ordinary veg-tan? Thanks

[@JHLeather]

Hello +Mary Byrne I use 3.5-4mm veg tan bridle butt for most of my leatherwork Inc the dog collars, leads, belts, and equestrian items. I also use 2-2.5mm veg tan bridle shoulder for stuff like keyrings, phone cases, boxes, etc.

[@paulwoodley489]

What weight (thickness) have you opted for for this project? Our collar and lead are both tired and I’m wanting to make him a new set ☺️

[@JHLeather]

Heya Paul, I used 3.5-4mm bridle butt for this lead 👍

[@rekhasharma-xo8hz]

Is the lead 6 feet long?

[@teapotwood2817]

Hi, can I ask your thoughts on using Contact Adhesive on your turns prior to stitching, is this frowned upon traditionally? I've always thought, it can only help add strength to an Item; although maybe overkill on a dog lead. Thanks for sharing your knowledge really appreciate you taking the time to share. A.T.B Adam

[@JHLeather]

Hello +TeaPotWood yes you can glue your turns if you like. I know a master saddler that solely glues items and uses no tacks to hold work together. Thanks Jo

[@ehabzalat3792]

Did you mean leash not leap 🤔

[@dignitas1980]

Where is dog leap, genius? She wrote: dog lead!

[@sydnieraine2731]

hello the dog I'm getting is a pittbull puppy she break off of this

[@oreopickles3472]

Don't make her one like this then, is that maybe a good idea?

[@forrestbruch9289]

Train your dog. A horse won’t break off a properly made lead like this.

[@saurabhfulzele5666]

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