Learning Leathercraft with Jim Linnell, Lesson 1: Tracing A Pattern

[@Rillewen]

Thanks for having subtitles! I don't have speakers on my computer so watching instructional videos can be hard without them, several of the others that I've watched left me confused about what was going on. This was really helpful as I'm trying to learn more about leather carving!

[@MrCosmos110]

Thanks for the video, I have learned a lot from you and other people you've trained in your life. I took a 1) "Medium Point" Ball Point Pen, 2) pulled the ball point out, 3) used a small piece of wire and Acetone to get as much ink out as I could, then 4) I put Acetone into the tube and then put the ball point back on and started writing on the flesh side of some scrap leather till the pen went dry, this caused the remaining ink to be forced out past the ball roller. I can look at a completely empty, see through the clear plastic tube and see no ink and I know that the ball point assembly is "Ink-less" because I emptied it. Game over, I win. It's pretty cool and I can press hard through thick film. Life is GOOD ! ! !

[@craigdraper8325]

George is great, he does well with newbies and kids, Jim really does well for the older crowd but could also be good with kids, me, I love me both!

[@ruthoconnor3144]

Very clear precise tutoring with no "if, ands or buts". Your every move and comment were comprehensible. Thanks, 1926lady

[@cheaneysaddles]

Very interesting and informative.

[@kendallflemmer5444]

Thank you for this tutorial! Why exactly do you need to use tracing film? Couldn't you just trace the lines directly from the paper? Also, it may be a good idea to use two different colored pens/ pencils between drawing and tracing so that you don't miss any lines when transferring your art to your leather.

[@EmperorProtects4848]

thank you for your great tutorial. i like both of you guys, but found you easier to understand.

[@nuwaherezadenham8373]

thanks for the work, it looks awesome doing the job, it feels so much importance

[@pegleg1az]

I like listening and watching you better than the old man they had before.... Hope for more...

[@TandyLeatherCo]

+Don D. George Hurst is a leathercraft legend! But yes, there will be more videos by Jim Linnell as part of this project series.

[@sinpac6161]

+Don D. Disrespect much?

[@pegleg1az]

I did not want to "Disrespect" George" at all. I just felt I had all I could do to stay alert watching his video. Jim is a lot faster and kept me glued to the screen looking for more. I liked the tape trick that Jim did also. My dad had been doing leatherwork for over 50 years and as a kidd I loved watching him. I was stupid not to learn the trade from him back then, but now I am getting ready to take it up on my own.

[@TandyLeatherCo]

+Don D. George does often pace more slowly to help teach beginners, so we understand your pacing comment. He's actually been teaching leathercraft for over 50 years! Learn more about George at blog.leathercraftlibrary.com/2015/04/27/georgehurst/

[@FirebrandF5]

George is a boss. I've learned a lot off of that guy.

[@larvacoriummasks1743]

fantastic job! can't wait to see more.

[@rickkamerzell9530]

How about a pdf of the pattern to work along with you?

[@craigdraper8325]

Nice job Jim! Keep it up.

[@bubba7531]

Nicely done. Quick! Thanks for the info. Paz

[@raysalter6456]

great stuff interesting again what did you use for the backing and what type of glue......Thanks :-)

[@TandyLeatherCo]

+Ray Salter Great question! Some of that is covered in the blog at blog.leathercraftlibrary.com/2015/09/15/learning-leathercraft-with-jim-linnell-lesson-1-preparing-your-leather/, however you'll want to use Rubber Cement to make sure it is removable. Matboard is available at craft supply stores, however you could also use a piece of thin, solid cardboard from something like a box of sodas or a cereal box. There are a few other comments in Don. D's conversation thread that you might also find valuable on this topic.

[@Emceeification]

Great tut. One question, where do you get the stylus? All the ballpoints I have found have in in them

[@TandyLeatherCo]

Glad you enjoyed it! This stylus can be found at www.tandyleather.com/en/product/craftool-pro-modeling-tools as the Point/Stylus

[@DevinFlake]

Great tips!

[@osooscar2274]

thanks for the reply! great work!

[@ronaldcameron8958]

Jim, I am just starting in Leather Working and would like to Try the wallet pattern As I still need to Buy tools I am hoping you can send me a list of the Tandy tool part #'s so I can Purchase the tools and Leather for the Project Thank You Ronald Cameron

[@TandyLeatherCo]

Materials Used In Lesson 1: Printed Pattern, Tracing Film, Pencil, Scotch Tape, Ruler, 4-5 oz Vegetable Tanned Leather, Rubber Cement, Stylus, Wing Divider You can find the link here: blog.leathercraftlibrary.com/2015/09/15/learning-leathercraft-with-jim-linnell-lesson-1-preparing-your-leather/

[@ronaldcameron8958]

Thank You. Do you have the Part #'s for the different Stamp's (Pear Shaders ,seed cluster stamp, camouflage tool, ...

[@richardemmons5014]

What type of glue do you use to mount leather to matte board? Thanks for the videos

[@TandyLeatherCo]

www.tandyleather.com/en/product/tanners-bond-rubber-cement-8-oz Rubber cement works great, it doesn't create a permanent bond like contact cement does.

[@markbrooks324]

Absolutely brilliant thank you 🇬🇧

[@billyhellmaker]

I'm hunting this pattern. A link would be great.

[@billyhellmaker]

Found it here - www.leathercraftlibrary.com/download/K33pit53cr3t/Blog_Project_Patterns/TLF_BillfoldBlog_1115.pdf

[@neilyeag]

I see the tracing film has kind of a matte and a shiny side. Any preference to which side to draw on?

[@josefinamaria572]

matboard cardboard? where can I get that material to use as a base for my leather? thank you!

[@josefinamaria572]

matboard or cardboard? where do I get that material to use as a base for my leather? =)

[@aaqifkhan7194]

Where did u get the stylus pen from can u please send me the link where u buy

[@LordMcGray]

Hi, I've got a question regarding the marble plate. Is there a specific reason for using a marble plate or could I for example also use a polished granite slab as table surface?

[@TandyLeatherCo]

Granite also works well! The slab provides a solid striking surface that will help get deeper impressions with the tooling.

[@yassineyassine2098]

شكرا لك ،عمل إحترافي.

[@zxcmask1023]

Is there any way to get pattern? Link in description is broken :/

[@allcav3607]

Can you do a video on tooling animals?

[@osooscar2274]

what dimensions and sizes are used in the wallet ? it would really help alot knowing the measurements

[@TandyLeatherCo]

+Oscar Valdivia Good question! The leather cut for the tooling leather is 9 1/4" x 3 3/8". You can download the pattern for this wallet at www.leathercraftlibrary.com/download/K33pit53cr3t/Blog_Project_Patterns/TLF_BillfoldBlog_1115.pdf

[@InsafAlkhirAI-AmanyAlrashdy]

Thank you

[@laurenkay6940]

what kind of tracing tool are you using? Please let me know it is greatly appreciated.

[@TandyLeatherCo]

www.tandyleather.com/en/product/craftool-pro-modeling-tools The point/stylus option

[@laurenkay6940]

Is it good to use on Horeen Chromexcel leather?

[@TandyLeatherCo]

Carving impressions into leather is generally only done with vegetable tanned leather. You would not get the same result if you tried this with a chrome tanned leather for many reasons.

[@laurenkay6940]

Tandy Leather Hello, would this type of leather work? Please let me know it’s greatly appreciated. Hermann Oak Tooling Leather (Single Shoulder, 5-6oz) www.amazon.com/dp/B07CQDCZQF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_1gNnBbS945TVK

[@TandyLeatherCo]

Yes ma'am it would be just fine.This would be a good starting piece as well. www.tandyleather.com/en/product/craftsman-single-shoulders

[@nohanasr2372]

I like Jim better than the other guy

[@TandyLeatherCo]

+Noha Nasr We're glad to hear that you like him! Jim and George are both great teachers with different styles of teaching. You'll be seeing more from both!

[@tobymohs673]

could you use wax paper for the templete?

[@diogeneslantern18]

Toby Mohs in my humble opinion not really. I can't imagine the graphite of the pencil sticking to the wax. Simply go to an art shop and get tracing paper. It's dirt cheap!

[@micahpimental5094]

How can I get a similar pattern ?

[@jorgeordonez3209]

Have you ever done it on boots?

[@sebastiancortes8848]

I was tying to translate this video to Spanish using the page you suggest, amara, but i cant add a new sub. Do you think you could give me a hand?

[@TandyLeatherCo]

Absolutely! Please e-mail [e-mail] and we will help get everything sorted out.

[@carlosenriquebrionesdavila8364]

buenas tardes, que tipo de cuero es el que usan para los trabajos de tallado, soy de peru existe alguna tienda en latinoamerica

[@TandyLeatherCo]

¡Hola! El cuero utilizado en este video es cuero curtido vegetal. El tamaño es 4/5 onzas de espesor. No tenemos una tienda en América Latina, sin embargo enviamos a todo el mundo desde www.tandyleather.com. Usted puede hablar con nuestro equipo de habla española en El Paso en [e-mail]

[@rodeofansrodeoadrenalina9499]

+Tandy Leather hola nesesito ese tipo de cuero cuanto cuesta con envío a mexico

[@osooscar2274]

what size is that size of leather is that like a 4 oz?

[@TandyLeatherCo]

+Oscar Valdivia Good eye! This project used 4 to 5 oz leather.

[@Kecske666]

Can someone please tell me why the marble is so important? I see it used everywhere when it comes to leathercraft.

[@TandyLeatherCo]

+Kecske666 It's important to have a solid striking surface to make sure you can get good, clean impressions in your leather. If your table or surface has any give, it will absorb some of the pressure made when striking the leather and your impressions will not be as deep.

[@Kecske666]

+Tandy Leather Thank you, for the explanation (and the great videos of course)!

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[@josefinataibocabarcos9801]

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