Leather Wallet Build w/ EASY Copper Rivets! (& 2 New Tools!)

This is the first full length "build" video I've produced since my wife suddenly became ill last sept (2022). In March of this year, she was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. We lost our battle with cancer on 6/6/2023. Just two months ago.
She would have wanted me to continue making these videos, so I'm doing as she'd have wished.
Because this is the maiden video since her passing, you'll notice "her" and memoribelia throughout.
If you'd like to help our family, there is a "Go Fund Me" account set up in my wife's name.
Here: www.gofundme.com/f/the-shells...
Thank you for watching and support our family!
#leather #leathercraft #leatherwallet #leatherwork #wallet #leatherworking #leathertools #masconleather
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In this video, I'll show you how Maxi-Pads and Cap'n Crunch can help in making a wallet (Patterns). This is the Hamlet leather wallet.
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Promised links:
Mini square & ruler - zeebeeleather.com/tool-shop/l...
Master (full size) Ruler & Square - zeebeeleather.com/tool-shop/l...
Master (full size) Ruler & Square video - • 2 NEW Tools That Will ...
Bump Jigs - zeebeeleather.com/tool-shop/m...
Bump Jigs video - • 11 Simple Tricks That ...
Leather questions & answers video - • YOUR Leather Craft Que...
Shop plate anvil - zeebeeleather.com/tool-shop/s...
Leather rougher - zeebeeleather.com/tool-shop/r...
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Mascon forge:
/ mascon_forge
More Tools!!:
Green Japanese cutting mat:
www.rmleathersupply.com/produ...
Pattern weights - zeebeeleather.com/tool-shop/1...
Chunky bar brass - zeebeeleather.com/tool-shop/o...
Bump jigs brass - zeebeeleather.com/tool-shop/b...
Arc jigs aluminum - zeebeeleather.com/tool-shop/m...
Knives used in this video by - ibexironworks?i...
Stitching chisels:
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Needles:
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Mauls (Barry King):
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Ritza Tiger Thread, 1.0 mm:
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Glue Pot - amzn.to/2wdqJD9
Leather Glue (Barge) - amzn.to/37talvb
Leather Glue thinner (Barge) - amzn.to/2UTBrJi
Thread (Ritza Tiger, 1.0 mm) - amzn.to/2SF4i15
Knife - amzn.to/2SNmx4v
Knife (2) - amzn.to/2SwZWui
Stitching Needles (John James) - amzn.to/38nIRZ3
Corner punches (Semi-arc) - amzn.to/3bveP7G
Mauls (Barry King) - amzn.to/3brqvZf
Cutting mats (Alvin) - amzn.to/2UVGMjo
Glass burnisher - www.rmleathersupply.com/produ...
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(Disclaimer: Some of the items here are Amazon affiliate links, which means if you purchase an item with the provided links, I get a small commission of the sale, at no added cost to you, which helps to keep this channel up and running. Thanks for the support!)
If you have a question about any tools or supplies not listed here, please leave a comment below and I’ll do my best to direct you accordingly.
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Mascon Leather

[@bobo-alaskanfrozitoffpolla8544]

My favorite site - thank you

[@jjtiger7707]

I’ve missed watching your videos. I’m sorry for your loss.

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you!!

[@ItzRennerz]

I agree, sending positive vibes to you artie from England 😄 love your work

[@gergemall]

My condolences for your loss. ❤

[@haaniymccoy2587]

I'm new to the craft, all I have to say is Fiyyah!!!!!!

[@MasconLeather]

👍

[@greggbrown0]

So sorry for your loss.

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you for that !

[@gergemall]

Thank you. Love your work.

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks for watching!

[@montywilley7280]

Sorry for your loss.

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you!

[@davidhawkins8830]

Love that wallet. It would be ideal for me 👍

[@MasconLeather]

It really is!

[@greggbrown0]

Always love your videos

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks !

[@rodeouteman]

Great to see you back!

[@NicholasDT]

What a great video. You seem like a really cool guy. I was sorry to read about your wife. Keep your head up man, impressive craftsmanship.

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you, I will

[@jasonsumpter1197]

Beautiful

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you!!

[@scottchapman9990]

Outstanding as usual A+ A+

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you for that!

[@mikeaiken9182]

Another great video!! Glad you are back.

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you for that!

[@Joeg1200]

Good to see you back on YT.

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you for watching !

[@peterlitwinczuk5403]

Stay strong....

[@MasconLeather]

👍

[@BK33REVIEWS]

You always use the nicest leather I've ever seen, horween, 5 oz or so, and does it come that firm, that's another aspect about your leathers i love is the firmness

[@Cristiangamer129]

Welcome back bro 🙏🇧🇷

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks for that! I appreciate it!

[@brucetaylor3348]

Love your videos! Condolences again for your loss.

[@MasconLeather]

I really appreciate that! Thank you

[@LKS-1976]

Its great to see you back sir! Bless your family!❤

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you!!

[@LKS-1976]

@@MasconLeather always

[@MASI_forging]

Your work is always impress. 👍👍

[@masonshell2927]

Beautiful video!

[@MasconLeather]

Thank sir! 😉

[@johnearhart8811]

Very well editing the video. That took some time. Like others, so sorry for your loss. God Bless

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks! Yes, this video was 6 full days of film and edits.

[@jackweber4768]

Welcome back Artie! You made my day when I saw a new video pop up in my list. Stay strong!

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks for the support!

[@bobheaney211]

Nice to see you back in action Artie. Best wishes from a Scotsman in Wales, UK.

[@MasconLeather]

Hey, thanks!

[@KuZbMiCh]

Great video! As always very detailed, informative and fun😃 Greetings from Russia🤝

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you! 👍

[@joshuanewton9845]

Glad you're back brother! Missed you!

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks for that!

[@leather_brother_52]

the legend is back.🎉 We've missed you, Master🥺

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you for that!

[@Stonecraft_Leather]

Glad you are back Artie! You’ve been through a lot.

[@metalfan245]

Good to see you back. Great vid and great result 🤘

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you!

[@theBoonarmies]

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss mate. All the best from Australia.

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you!!

[@jeffreyjoseph1477]

I'm sure all the hours put into the making of this video probably drained your energy, I thank you for the inspiration in all you do ✌

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks, sir, for all of your support!!!

[@platoon-mg1qv]

Badass!

[@chopper9ine]

New sub from stitch easily vid to this. Stay strong sorry for your loss in my families prayer list. Great videos and quick useful info on the trade. I am just getting started as a Veteran it calms the darkness. This whiskey is for you and yours. FUCK CANCER!

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you for that sir, and your service

[@thomaszynda]

Good to see your hands again

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@thomaszynda]

I have learned a lot from your videos and doing my own leather work. Shoulder holsters hip holsters, wallets, sheaths dog collars and backpacks (ladies) and when I have buck skin a few condoms for the guys at bingo 😆no not fitted

[@robertfreeman8614]

I have yet to find videos on leather working better than this channel. Top notch!

[@wild-radio7373]

Banger🔥❤️👍

[@savagewind1968]

So excited for the new video, all your videos are incredible! Greetings from Ukraine.

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you for that and watching!!

[@savagewind1968]

@@MasconLeather quality content in itself requires viewing, but I'm also interested from a professional point of view

[@MasconLeather]

I appreciate that!

[@stangtofastable]

She's scaring away all the monsters trying to get you. That deserves a cookie.

[@MasconLeather]

👍

[@MDLeather2020]

Dear Friend, Mascon! With grief in my heart I learned about your loss😔 May Almighty God give you the strength to endure this pain! You are a strong and courageous person, you can handle it! We, your subscribers, viewers and customers (buyers) will be waiting for each new video and new creative success, and this will mean that you have found the strength to go forward and carry the Love of your wife! And she will live in our hearts! You gave us a spark of kindness, let it come back to you like a beautiful inspiring sunrise🌝🌞 from Russia with love ❤

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you!

[@tauriskerwwsdiiv5276]

My condolances and best wishes from Austria.

[@bk4460]

Thank you for making this video, i am starting to make leather items as my new hobby, this vid was a great help, great work. Regards BK

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks for watching!

[@rosemaryblock7751]

We grieve with thee... but she would want you to carry on, Brother... much respect.

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you!

[@user-bp7pb7ob1w]

Привет! Классные изделия из кожи. Крутая подача видео! Теперь и я занялся кожей) Спасибо! Привет из России.

[@haygij]

Man.. well done! Sorry for your loss, be strong! Nice Zelos you got there on your wrist =]

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks ! And good eye on the watch. 😉

[@filstewart2380]

I'm so sorry for your loss, my deepest condolances to you and your family.

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you!

[@Finke.]

Wow ... What a massive loss ... your wife is absent physically but is with you in spirit ... all the best mate 🤛 ...

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks !

[@josephjames4302]

So very sorry to here of your wife’s passing. I know God has her safe in his arms. Thank you so much for teaching, and inspiring. I pray God blesses you and your family, and gives you peace and comfort through this very difficult time.

[@hedgecomber]

I’m so sorry for your loss. Thanks for taking the deep breath and coming back to us, it can’t have been easy x

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you for that!

[@skully680]

love the wallet and no sewing needed

[@conniechung6948]

Thank you

[@MasconLeather]

Thank YOU

[@emb5091]

Damn, I'm SO sorry for your loss! Cancer fucking sucks. My mom died of cancer in early 2017 and I did my best to care for her after her diagnosis. My dad had prostate cancer but it wasn't what took him. He passed away in the middle of the night 8 months before my mom died mostly likely due the stress knowing my mom had cancer. He often said couldn't handle knowing she could die soon. Anyways, I'm glad you are posting videos still. Thank you! Your videos inspired me last year to start leathercrafting, and after some time being busy with other work, I've decided to get back to leathercrafting again ....so of course I went straight to your videos! Take care man! I fucking love your videos!

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you for all of that. And the support.

[@stephanebonkoungou4680]

welcome back. Very happy to see you making vidéos again

[@MasconLeather]

Hey, thanks!

[@casalleathercraf6591]

Ótimos vídeos

[@eightdragonkings]

Sorry for your loss... yes cancer sucks so bad. Thank you for the inspiring videos

[@Lorddanielrushton371]

Our deepest condolences. Prayers for your family. On a funny note, I use puffs tissue boxes, and hot wheels card backs. I steal them from my grandson.

[@MasconLeather]

Perfect!!!!

[@daverooni7763]

Great to see you back at it! Note to self, I need bump jigs for Christmas.

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks! And yes, grab some tools!

[@chrisfox3646]

My condolences Artie, life is too short.

[@skyjac92]

It’s really good to see you back. I send my deepest condolences on your wife’s passing. Cancer sucks! Glad to see you carrying on as you think she would want you to.

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you, sir

[@MasterOfNone2023]

Your channel and your work are amazing. Yours is one of the few channels I actually let the ads play so you get the revenue for them. Thank you for doing what you do, and I know that words mean very little but I am sorry for your loss. Nothing can make up for the loss of a loved one, but stay strong, brother. You've got this.

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you for all of that!!

[@aprustic_creations]

Artie you are an amazing human being. I'm so happy that you're back doing what you love to do and quite honestly, you have inspired me greatly to where I'm off and running creating leather products for the outdoorsman. I'm in wealth management and I know that was your past, so when I heard your story, that is what drove me to bring out the creativity and share it with others. God bless you and your family. I can't imagine going through what you went through and as you can see from the 213+ comments (at the time I write this brother) that you are loved here on this platform. Keep being amazing my friend. 🤙

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you for that!

[@CC-hl5zj]

Sorry for your loss Brother, God Bless You and Your Family. Thank you for sharing your time with us.

[@mdaviddegrand]

I'm just getting started in leatherworking and your videos are by far my favorites I've found on KZbin, really looking forward to watching more and making some of your projects. So terribly sorry for your loss.

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you for this !

[@feralredhead1169]

Nice to see your work again! My heart goes out to you and your family, please take care of yourself❤

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you so much!

[@bagramdave883]

Thanks

[@bryanjaxson4370]

My friend, As a fellow human and leather maker I always love your videos.I can’t express my love for you and your creativity.I’m sorry for you loss,I’ve lost too many to cancer and it can go fuck fuck itself.I’m glad to see you still going.All the best vibes to you and yours my friend.

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you!

[@bigjake1785]

So glad to see your videos back! Thank you for what you do! I can’t imagine all you’ve been through. You are a strong man! Sorry for your loss.

[@MasconLeather]

I appreciate the support!

[@julialewis8794]

Comment for the algorithm overlords Condolences for your loss Lovely work

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you for all of that!

[@Aussie_bush_kid]

So glad to see you back brother. Of all the leather work channels out there, this is by FAR my favourite. Much love from Sydney Australia.

[@jrjankowski2224]

Thanks Artie, you and your videos got me started in leather work. And yes I personally know cancer sucks. But it's people like you that keeps us going. Your work is tops above the rest. Thanks again JR.

[@MasconLeather]

I appreciate that!

[@zepicurean]

Nicely done, and welcome back!

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks for that!

[@kevinsporre8711]

I can't imagine the hurt, Cancer sucks BIG! We find things to get us through. A lil liquid softening and helpfully lil tasks to round it out. I will have a shot for you and the family. Take care!

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you!

[@ussgear]

I caught the Live reference! 🤌🤙👌🤘❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 I see what you did there!

[@MasconLeather]

😆

[@yvettec7650]

I’m very sorry for your family’s loss.

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you for that!

[@michaelpusateri1997]

I’m truly sorry for your loss.

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you!

[@dipankarnath3061]

Heartfelt condolences for your loss. Missed your tutorials but did not know what you were going through. Losing one's partner is the worst that can happen to anyone. Please stay strong.

[@revcody]

Sorry for your loss! Glad to see you back at it! The Lord be with you and bless you and your family! Reunion IS Coming!

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you!

[@21RIP]

Thanks for posting another video. I love watching you make wallets. 👑

[@jasongraham4066]

Love it Artie! Really great to see you back at it. Keep up the awesome work!

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks, Jason! I appreciate the support!

[@MichaelKapsner]

So sorry for your loss... first time viewer, well done and thank you for sharing. I wish you the very best despite the dark time right now.

[@BigDawgLeather]

Beautiful as always love your work.

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks so much 😊

[@2rueblue]

Love your work man

[@MasconLeather]

I really appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

[@skdemars]

Glad to see you back at it as you were one of the first to make the leatherwork process seem doable for me when I started. Deepest sympathies for your loss. I've experienced the struggle multiple times with my wife.

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you!

[@JK-zq9vw]

It seems like every video I come across for leather working, has another tool I want.. I think my hobby is collecting random tools I’ve never seen before, I guess at least I have a hobby. Great video, new subscriber.

[@MasconLeather]

Tools are an evil necessity. Lol. Thanks for watching and subscribing!!

[@JacdUpLeatherworks]

Glad to see you making videos again

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you! And thank you for watching!

[@peppomaker]

Welcome back to inspire us Artie. You are so strong my friend!

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you!

[@Viking_Kong]

Artie, you have been my inspiration in leatherwork. I'm glad to see that you're back. You and your family have my deepest condolences.

[@MasconLeather]

I appreciate that!

[@johnnyg287]

Sorry for your loss, brother. Thank you for the videos; I love them.

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you!

[@tawnyascharber9402]

I'm so sorry Artie. My heart hurts for you. Thank you for all the great videos...

[@integraacer420]

Great job

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks for watching!!

[@JamesStreetStation]

Most excellent as your content always has been! I've been away for a couple of years after a trek up to Montana for a bit, but now we're back in Texas we're gonna stay put and get our shop opened back up. Some of your techniques are stellar and I always seem to pick up on some new way to do things (and pronunciations of things like 'TokonolEE" and 'KnIpex", lol). I'm not sure when you started narrating your vids (obviously while I've been away from the craft/YT), but the change in format is outstanding. Makes things MUCH more clear. Hang in there, keep doin what you do, and the rest will fall in place. Thanks for takin' the time to pass on some knowledge.

[@jackdalbey1831]

I’m so sorry to hear about your wife. 😢 I happened to start following you on instagram around when she was starting to get sick. Sending you comfort and hugs if that’s ok ❤️ I appreciate your content as I learn this craft. Thank you for continuing to share your knowledge and expertise.😊

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you!!

[@user-jp4rs5gq4g]

As always cool. You are very popular in Russia. Your video is an event every time. God bless you and your family.

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks !!!

[@mitchblackmore5230]

Sorry for you loss.

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you

[@brianlandry3937]

Love love love watching your work / videos. Newbie and just getting started...so i have learned so much from you. Thanks for creating these videos.

[@MasconLeather]

You are so welcome! I appreciate it

[@thefishmarauder7958]

Glad you're back Artie! Keep your head up my friend! We need you! Praying for ya'll!

[@MasconLeather]

I appreciate that!

[@jacintaverret8365]

I am so happy to see you back in the shop and back to making videos. ❤

[@MasconLeather]

Glad to be back!

[@CaulderLeather]

Another beautiful wallet. Oh how Ive missed your unique personality, glad you are back!

[@MasconLeather]

I really appreciate the support! Thanks !

[@rayleder3705]

Your work is so beautiful and filmed so well! Thank you so much for sharing your talents with us!!

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you so much!

[@ronaldhill6760]

Sorry for your loss. Glad to see you back. I really missed your great videos! So much fun to watch.

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks for watching!

[@patrickshand69]

My condolences this news mad me sad today love your chanel and hope your doing well

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you!

[@JSGilbert]

So sorry to hear about your wife. Really good to see you at it again. Peace and love to you!

[@MasconLeather]

I appreciate that!

[@cdag24]

It is fantastic to have you back, Artie. Still, I'm very sorry for your loss and wish you and yours the best. #cancersucks

[@MasconLeather]

I really appreciate the support