How to Tool Floral Leather Tooling Patterns - Video #2

In this video series, we will show you the complete tooling of a floral leather tooling pattern. The goal of these videos is to show you my complete tooling process when stamping leather tooling patterns.
This video covers the following tools and the order that I use them in:
-Bevelers (small and medium checkered)
-Backgrounding (using Barry King #45 Bargrounders)
Here is a link to a couple websites where you can find some of these tools:
www.barrykingto...
makersleathers... (carries both Barry King and Clay Miller Tools)
Here is a link to Video #1 in this series:
• How to Tool Floral Lea...
Here are links to a beveling video we did as well as a backgrounding video:
• Quick Leather Tooling ... Beveling
• Quick Leather Tooling ... Bargrounding
There is a FREE PDF for this pattern that you are welcome to download using this link, just enter your email address to confirm access to download a copy to use so that you can follow along with us!
dgsaddlery.com....

[@ristorinne5817]

I am an ( 57 years Finnish guy ) amateur hobbyist and just started to make leather cuffs, phone case, wristwatch band, for me and my friends and family, ( those who wan´t them at least ). Also i make silver rings. I love working with leather. The smell of leather and all the steps from start to finish. I don´t own so many bevelers yet. What i wanted to say that these Don Gonzales videos are the best so far i have seen about leather work and beveling. His information how to use what beveler on what spot in leather, are so easy to understand. Thank you, Don Gonzales.

[@davidjennings127]

One of the best floral carving and stamping videos I’ve seen.

[@MsAnnadel]

I did some leather tooling back in the late '70s but have decided it would be good for my brain to take it up again since I just turned 60. I have watched your video over and over while practicing tooling and I just keep learning something new every time I watch it. You are such an artist, thank you so much for taking the time and patience to share your craft. The difference between my first attempt and my 4th attempt show such a marked improvement. I think I have actually managed to impress my 20 year old son. Mom does still have some talents, haha. Thank you, thank you!

[@KnifemakerMike]

Every time I watch this video I learn something new. Thanks!

[@ChrisGordan]

God Bless you, Don! As impressive as your tooling always is, your willingness to take the time to share your experience with the rest of us, is priceless. Thanks!!

[@Robert-h9v5n]

I read somewhere that you can put your cased leather in a bag like you did and then refrigerate it. I wonder if that would have kept if from molding your leather. I've done it for a few days and gotten away with it. Good video Don I've always wondered what I've been doing wrong and you're helping to clear that up for me. Thank you!

[@DLSWV]

Great video. Thanks so much for all the knowledge you share with us. 👍😉

[@kenbryan8387]

If I take away 1 lightbulb thing it was worth the time spent. I learned several new techniques. Best explanation I have found on walking the beveler, wow, what a difference in the way the tool works and outcome of the bevel. Thanks for passing along your knowledge of your craft.

[@katherinecox]

Thanks so much for your time Don! What talent. When I learned leather working, I now see my teacher wasn’t skilled in tooling. I had my leather too wet and beat my tools to death... These videos are incredibly helpful. And, thank you for showing the Barry King tools 👍🏻 AND showing us little oopsies happen.

[@jeffreycrossin427]

I'm just starting out in the leather world. These videos are great. You do a wonderful job of explaining why things are done in a certain order.

[@kboleather]

Thank you Don. The two videos have helped tremendously. I recently bought your two e-books. Currently I'm studying the Intro to Floral Design. Drawing out the vines has been a hair puller. Seeing how all the vines in the videos come together puts the book info into perspective.

[@DonGonzalesMaker]

Thanks a bunch! Both drawing and tooling go hand in hand

[@alexandraangel7698]

As I continue to watch these Step by step videos ,it's becoming clearer ! Thank you for the Do's and Don'ts .

[@richardabbott5601]

Learning so many things I'm not doing right. Also learning more tools I want. Thanks

[@garrett6371]

Thanks Don, we've been impatiently waiting for this.

[@taziozaffarone6899]

it was good if you give out the name and reference of each tool

[@mkwflyinglife5166]

Glad I stumbled on to this vid. This is so much information in a short time... Incredible work.

[@chrisnixon2179]

Best tooling video I have seen. In the next video can you show a close up of the flower center liner please. Thank again for the excellent video

[@DonGonzalesMaker]

Thanks so much! I will try and do that!

[@lencline]

Top talent. So generous with your time. How lucky I am! Thank you. I appreciate you.

[@thomasskehan9980]

Thanks for the videos,I’m kind of new to the craft and your free download and instructional videos are very helpful . Much appreciated.

[@zook4886]

What a craftsman. Great mate.

[@bustsrods]

Inspiration!!! Makes me want to go and tool a piece. very nice thanks Don.

[@crypto_pinto2660]

Love these videos very addictive I've tooled this pattern 6 * and the more I tool the more I want thick saddle skirt leather

[@staceyboyd8236]

Very well explained and demonstrated. Thanks Don!

[@swordofgabriel]

Finally!!!! LOL. Thanks Mr. Don. Love watching your vids as always.

[@philochristos]

Wow, those Barry King tools are oh la la c'est cher!

[@willp4918]

Great video man. I'm still new to Leathercraft and found this very helpful.

[@MusicGodsNFT]

Thanks Don. We appreciate you!🤙🏻

[@perpirak00]

Thanks a lot for the presentation!

[@billhopkins3245]

Thanks Don!

[@RudiHerschl]

Thank you for sharing your expertise with us!

[@maryfrederickson9400]

Magnificent tutorial! Thank you.

[@benjaminmarin243]

Thank you.Saludos desde Spain

[@josemelchor1128]

A very good job and well explained tea I will keep very attentive to your work

[@lancerussell666]

Great info you do a nice job explaining your work its real helpful thanks

[@franotoole2702]

Another great vid.

[@billmccaffrey1977]

Great info! Thanks!

[@m.l.gleatheritems2598]

I really like it heaps.

[@ВадимПешков-щ5щ]

Thank you.

[@RoeRoe123]

You sure are an excellent teacher. Loved this video. I was wondering what you marked the leather with, I can't tell if it's done with pencil or if it was impressed with a tool. I'm looking thru the comments to see if I can find the answer. Thanks again for a awesome video. One suggestion...when you're showing those little tool ends could you hold them still for 1 second so I can get a screen grab! 😜 Every time I'd freeze-frame your fanger would be back on it.

[@donabbott5432]

Thanks so much Don this has really helped me

[@GottliebGoltz]

Thanks again.

[@mattashby2151]

Great video I'm starting out and would like to get a copy of pattern

[@jackkissel9874]

Thanks so much!

[@KMoWearableArt]

I'm a beginner and this is so helpful. I'm wondering ... are you right handed? I've had no problem using the pinky to stabilize drawings and detail painting with my dominant hand, so I'm wondering how I'll do with the non-dominant hand.

[@learntoswim9050]

One way to mitigate mold growth in between tooling while it's bagged is to put it in the fridge or a cool spot, though I am not sure if there are downfalls to doing this.

[@Kais990]

Thank you, im new to this and this could help me

[@maryfrederickson9400]

WOW1. Thanks.

[@21stcenturybutterfly19]

This might be a stupid question…but are you tooling with your weak hand and using the maul with your strong hand?

[@tinoyb9294]

Again, tremendous. I suck at beveling but I don't think I am doing it much different than this. This video will definitely help but I'm wondering how much the quality of the leather, the thickness of the leather and the casing affect the outcome. The color on this tooling is awesome.

[@kboleather]

I am fairly new into tooling. I have used Tandy hides but recently used Hermann Oak and I couldn't believe the difference. Hermann Oak is tops.

[@DonGonzalesMaker]

Agreed... all of these have a factor but most important I would say is the quality of the material u are using. Thanks a bunch!

[@jackkrag]

thank you sir,k

[@dimitrispetroupolicity9950]

Great video, Thanks a lot . Is there a number to identify those Bary king or craftooll bevelers you mention in this video ?

[@0whistler0]

Hi Don, great video! Do you have a list from must have tools or tools you use for these project with numbers and sizes? So I can order them from Barry king... thank you

[@learntoswim9050]

Check out his video called 'tool roll' he states most of the sizes. On Barry Kings website there is also a 'recommended' list for sheridan or floral tooling. Also if you buy King's tools, keep a note of the sizes you've bought, the tools I ordered came without number stamps, but i think they generally do come numbered. makes it a bit of a pain to order the next size up later

[@fredob1397]

Thank you Don, great information, i'm trying to follow along but I am having trouble printing the pattern at the correct size. That's because I'm computer illiterate.

[@DonGonzalesMaker]

Be sure the print settings are at “actual size”

[@irinacosgrove5038]

Hi Don, could you please advise the size of the beveller you are using in the video.thank you

[@mariasoledadaltamiranobell2584]

Excelente cute beutifoul

[@jaysparky4850]

Thx for another great job. What size Barry king bevelers are you using plz. I have his checkered ones number 0 ,2and four. Just curious if they match

[@DonGonzalesMaker]

I’m really not sure... the only Barry king I currently have is the small one and it’s not numbered... the other two are craftool.

[@arturopacheco9681]

So so good!! What is the number on your “medium” craft tool beveler? I have a checkered one as well but the toe of mine is slightly rounded but not as extremely rounded as an undercut. It at times is a handy feature but at others it’s not ( like in a straight line, it works in this situation but just requires some “clean up”). I’ve considered fileing the toe flat but haven’t gotten frustrated enough to pull the trigger on it.

[@paintriversaint1932]

Will this work well for a hot pot trivet?

[@AnthonyFStivale]

Hey Don! I make a lot of light meter cases for the film industry in my spare time. I wetmold the shape of my case in a wood press I made. Now, if I want to do tooling like this, what is the best way to do it when my leather is in the shape of a case and not on a flat surface? My concern of doing it before wetmolding, is that it won't line up right in the press and or stretch out the tooling. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!

[@allanpennington]

Did you work out a solution for this?

[@hugoperez7813]

Do you have an opinion on power tooling?

[@arttaecher260]

حلو اوي Goood 👍👍👍👍

[@timmickelson499]

when it comes to using the under cuts where do you draw the line as to the thickness of leather that is the do not under cut line ?

[@DonGonzalesMaker]

I use them all the time no matter thickness... just may not go as deep on thinner leather. U can tool on a piece of mat board material for thinner leathers and still get a lot of depth.

[@randyweaver9448]

Do you make spurs as well as everything else?

[@randyweaver9448]

So, you only bevel one side of the line, except on the one style of leaves, is that correct?

[@lonniedillon2379]

Got a question. I’m just getting into tooling and was wondering can I use a steel plate to tool on? I see everyone using granite or marble plate. But wanted to know if I can use steel? It’s what I have on hand.

[@frankekl]

Lonnie, I'm not sure about the steel plate for long term, but if it's the difference in practicing or not, where you're just starting, then use what you've got for sure and get to playing! If you have a local store or crew who sells/installs granite countertops, they usually can save you a scrap or even a sink cut-out. When I first started, I was able to get a piece of scrap stone from a local monument company that does headstones. They're a little thicker, but the guy I first learned from had done the same and then built the stone into the table so it wasn't so tall.

[@lonniedillon2379]

frankekl is there a reason to use stone rather than steel? I’m new so I’m just asking questions.. thank you for responding!!!

[@frankekl]

@@lonniedillon2379 I honestly don't know the answer to that, Lonnie Dillon. It was easy enough for me to get a good piece of stone, so never thought about using steel. I've heard people discuss whether or not they like the sound that different types of stone make, so not sure if steel would be noisier? Have you noticed much noise on the steel you're using?

[@lonniedillon2379]

frankekl that would make more sense. Steel is technically stronger but does have a ring to it. Haha thank you again!!

[@Geo148]

@@lonniedillon2379 I have a 12" x12" x1" thick steel I use. Heavy as H3!!, I sanded one side down baby butt smooth then waxed it. Plus, I usually back my leather with packing tape while tooling. That is an added prevention for any rust that "might" occur. Although haven't seen any issues before of any rust problems..

[@jandjoutdoors3859]

What ounce leather would you say to use to make a pair of chaps out of.

[@DonGonzalesMaker]

For the body of the chap I use 4/6 and for the yokes and panels I use 9-12 oz or so

[@Moon18184]

Que Tamano de bebeler usas para Las venas

[@keithsogge]

Don, are you left-handed? Looks like that's the hand you prefer to use to hold your tools.

[@DonGonzalesMaker]

No sir I am right handed...

[@rileywilliams2592]

Im new to this (very new) do you hold the tool or maul in your dominant hand? I Hope that not completely dumb question.

[@frankekl]

I was taught to hold the maul in my dominant hand and the tool in my off-hand. Everyone I've watched or learned from does the same.

[@arthurvendetti6931]

do u sell a belt pattern with cactus

[@TheRevNation]

Why does the leather darken when its beveled?

[@outfitr9703]

Love your videos. Not a big deal but your heel/toe reference on tools is backwards in my way of thinking. The heel of a tool is always closest towards you. ??

[@crypto_pinto2660]

I would love to pick me up some 13 to 15 oz Hermann Oak. My problem is I can't just buy leather for tooling so I have to settle with my 5 ounce Hermann Oak or 8oz Tandy Leather on sale garbage

[@artperez1213]

Man you sure make it look easy but is not 👍👍👍👍👍 nice

[@РоманЕвстифеев-ц1ъ]

👍🇷🇺

[@CasaErwin]

If you store it in the refrigerator, you won't get any mold.

[@susancarr9955]

Mold, huh? And here I thought you were a professional.

[@jolson6346]

He is a pro who is willing to help anyone that is looking to learn and improve. Most pros don't or won't pass on their knowledge. He also has a day job, so doing a video, edit that video and dowload all the attached info take time. Like he explained earlier, the mold has to do with his available time to continue on with video series and is not his norm. Cut him some slack Miss Debbie Downer.

[@tinoyb9294]

I am wondering if keeping the cased leather in a bag in the refrigerator would keep down the mold? I did this with some rawhide and it worked great.

[@davidguest7918]

Wow.... some people should be seen and not heard.... it was explained that it happens and how to clean it up... what more can u do these things happen... maybe u should find something else todo with ur day other then making sny remarks

[@Geo148]

@@jolson6346 Just to add, I've heard & used just a little Listerine Mouth wash in a spray bottle. That does help to keep the mold away. At least it did for me.

[@lencline]

@@jolson6346 Oh yeah. Makes me thankful again that I'm not married! ;)