Making a Leather Wallet! - The DeNiro

Making a leather wallet, the DeNiro, start to finish. This version of the DeNiro wallet has a couple of slight modifications from the classic version, per the client’s request. Most wallets I’m able to make changes to, if asked.
Enjoy the process!
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The best resource for starting the leatherworking process:
Zach over at Zeebee Leather has posted the two best articles I’ve seen for beginning leather crafters. And to be honest, even seasoned crafters will find useful information they hadn’t thought of.
Part 1:
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Part 2:
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[@MasconLeather]

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[@timb6862]

I caught it. Thanks. I love all your work, and videos. Please keep it up. Also, thanks for responding to your subscribers. That alone means a lot to us. I'm also a leather crafter and have learned a lot from watching your videos. You've inspired me to push forward with this craft. Thanks!

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks for the kind words and support! I appreciate you taking the time to comment!

[@thesearcherman6652]

Can I purchase a pattern for this DeNiro? Thanks!

[@DilermandoCarvalho-us3rg]

Watching you work is a show in itself. It's beautiful to see!

[@asburysmith6257]

Not only is this a great video, it’s also hilarious(the knife drop and straight edge drops in slo mo). Great job

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you so much!

[@meh1943]

I am on the waiting list for December of this year and I absolutely cannot wait for my DeNiro! I’ve had to save up $$ to make the purchase (they are not cheap, nor should they be….) and it means a great deal to me that someday I will own my beautiful wallet.

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks for this!

[@jeffreyjoseph1477]

Wow you make the skiving look so easy, beautiful job and Thank you for sharing

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you!

[@FortnersFrontierLeather]

Gotta love skiving. Its so much fun cleaning up the mess. :)

[@hollandleathercraft1206]

Absolutely stunning.Excellent video. Thank you.

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you so much! And thanks for watching!

[@masterdragon4328]

incredibly well done. congratulations on that fine piece of work.

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks !!

[@johnnieboystoysandotherran571]

This dude is a straight g when it comes to leather work!!! Amazing precision

[@MasconLeather]

Awe !!! I love this comment!!!

[@prouddaddyofdos]

Well executed friend! Excellent craftsmanship!

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you!

[@alexanders.montes7131]

Just amazing! Keep up the work! Can't wait for another video!👍👍👍👍

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!!

[@nicholasjaworski9368]

That’s a beautiful piece of art

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!!

[@catekatz5855]

Gorgeous piece! Your videos are fun to watch and I appreciate that you do so much by hand including the edge burnishing! When you took out your glue pot, for a second I thought it was an old Atari joystick! Now I’m showing my age 😂🤟🏻

[@MasconLeather]

😆 I used that Atari as well. I’m 51 or 52. Ha.

[@ZodiakSL]

Wow I love this wallet. Beatiful.

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!

[@vinnie112394]

Your channel is my favorite. Looking for two things. 1. That big stitch hole punch. 2. The hand clamp you use to press the ends together when glueing. Ty

[@waltenionogueira7149]

Beautiful work

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks !

[@twofinger74]

Very nice! Glad to see the videos.

[@MasconLeather]

I appreciate the support! Be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already.

[@joshuaenglish3674]

I have literally never been so interested in a wallet great video

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you!

[@louiegarcia3829]

Beautiful quality, craftsmanship.. I would love to own one,two, three...

[@MasconLeather]

😆 thanks ! Email me at [e-mail]

[@joelwilman8712]

Picture had me mesmerized! That’s not fair playing to my greatest weakness!!!

[@MasconLeather]

😆. 🤘

[@coral__ree9592]

Awesome armadillo :D wallet ! very nice, thx for sharing!

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you and thanks for taking the time to comment !

[@brucewest4163]

Beautiful!!

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you very much!

[@buddhaguerrerobunz]

Man I need that template! Awesome wallet buddy

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!

[@lisaarcher6091]

Thank you for sharing another mesmerizing video. I just love watching you work. You make it look so easy, but with those great "tools" I'm sure that makes a difference. Your quality is outstanding an I appreciate you actually taking the time to respond to us. (Not like someone else out there.) Glad to be a fan of your work. Can hardly wait for your next one. :)

[@MasconLeather]

What a great comment! Thanks for taking the time to watch and reply to the videos. And thanks for the kind words. If you all enjoy them, I’ll keep making them. 👍

[@yab473]

I love watching the work on the real leathers

[@joebowen116]

Great job on the wallet. I love the attention to detail. I have been leather working for many years. One of the biggest issues I have is finding a cutting knife I like. The one you use looks like it would work well for me. Can you tell me where I can find one? Keep up the great content.

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks. NT cutter pro on amazon. There will be a link in my next video.

[@normancahn6100]

great job, love the video!

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you, sir!

[@shawnataylor7998]

Beautiful job!

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks !

[@SageRonin]

Hello, can't get enough of your leather videos. Was wondering if you make your patterns available for us DIY folks that would love a challenge?

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks for the kind words!!! I don’t sell my designs- www.masconleather.com/faq

[@ZippedUpKitz]

Beautiful!

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!

[@juliangonzales2916]

Saludos excelente trabajo y excelente costura a mano 👍👍👍

[@MasconLeather]

Translation- Greetings excellent work and excellent hand sewing Thanks!!

[@timb6862]

Hey, thanks for all the awesome content that you put out for us. I enjoy all of your videos and have watched many more than once. In a future video, can you please show us your way of locking in your thread when you thread your needles? Your videos are always running at high speed at that point.

[@MasconLeather]

I showed it at regular speed in the last video. It’s just once through. So it’s quick. Simple. Easy

[@timb6862]

@@MasconLeather thank you

[@emmycon4514]

Fantastic!!!

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks !

[@saharalisa]

Very beautiful

[@MasconLeather]

I really appreciate that!

[@DerpingtonPoppy]

Hi there! Beautiful wallet you've made! I'd like to ask, what's that tool you used at 5:12? Thank you!

[@patricialane-mckinley7956]

It’s a leather rougher

[@shafraz.basheer]

Would love to have the stencil sizes to try

[@azrielbaz]

Love your work, have watched a few videos. Can I ask what is the little black handled tool you use at 5 minutes into the video?

[@travisgroover2840]

Rougher tool

[@davidhawkins8830]

Now that’s a classy looking wallet sir 👍

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you kindly

[@vf252]

Bravo! Am inspired Mascon Leather.

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you!

[@mp3311]

Great work! I love the details!! I would like to start creating wallets. Could you guide me from where could I buy the leather and what sizes it should have?

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks !! I use horween leather. See my burning questions video. I discuss leather there.

[@user-ct6tz6ss3i]

Лайк не глядя. Было-бы здорово если ещё и выкройки были. 👍👍👍👍

[@Madein515]

Awesome!

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!

[@deniro2695]

Love to see my name on a wallet😄 beautiful job👍👍👍👍

[@MasconLeather]

😆 thanks !!

[@terryfletcher6465]

I enjoy your work and I feel inspired to try more of my own small efforts. May I ask where you obtained your skiving knife? Thank you.

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks. Skiver- search for Ibex ironworks on Instagram.

[@terryfletcher6465]

@@MasconLeather Thanks very much for your rapid response, I'll have a look.

[@michaelc5386]

Beautiful and helpful! Have you ever tried using those cheap thin rollable cutting boards for your templates? I just did this recently and couldn't believe it took me that long to do. Saves me hours of re-cutting templates when the cardboard gets sloppy.

[@MasconLeather]

I have. They’re great. But I’m usually in a hurry and grab what’s available

[@michaelc5386]

I couldn't help but chuckle when I saw the cereal box. I still use them for prototyping :D

[@nurbetidra6645]

Wow, very beautiful.. 👍👍

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!

[@gabrielgimenez6279]

Felicitaciones por tus trabajos! Tus vídeos son una gran inspiración. Me gustaría saber cuál es el espesor del material de cuero que utilizaste en esta billetera. Saludos desde Argentina!

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks for the kind words! 5/6 oz

[@ulianovacraft4896]

Как всегда высший уровень!

[@MasconLeather]

English translation?

[@AmZi_LeatherCraft]

Этот кошелёк Де Ниро - настоящее произведение искусства

[@miomirradic1715]

Best one I ever see

[@MasconLeather]

Awe !!! Thanks!! And thanks for taking the time to comment and for watching!

[@gigakutaladze.5492]

wow it is amazing work. do you have this wallet patter?

[@Pro-ou7od]

Thank you

[@MasconLeather]

Thank YOU!

[@Bill-vp3tr]

Very nice I'll take one!

[@MasconLeather]

👍 just contact me. No problem.

[@onurtavukcu]

Hi. Your working is amazing. I'm new for leather working. How can i find template your working.

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks for the kind words! I don’t sell my designs

[@fenderstratguy]

Try watching this at 2x playback speed....it's amazing. It's like 'The Elves and the Shoemaker' fairy tale.

[@MasconLeather]

Lol

[@conniealden3708]

Just saw your video beautiful work What kind of leather do you use in the weight

[@OneLonelyPlumber]

Great job and thanks for sharing. What’s the leather you’re using?

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks! Horween leather

[@OneLonelyPlumber]

Thanks so much for the reply. Great job with your channel. Big fan

[@BushRat253]

Do you sell templates for any of your work? Totally understandable if you don't, just thought I would ask! Gorgeously crafted.

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you!! No, I don’t sell my designs.

[@wadbanna2219]

What is the tool used to scrape the edges of the leather?

[@MasconLeather]

It’s a rougher. My son makes a lot of my tools.

[@wrongway90]

Very nice work! congrats! May i ask you where do you buy the leather from? :D

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you! Horween.

[@jankrix]

Hi, what tool do you use to scratch the edge before apply glue? 5:00

[@MasconLeather]

It’s a standard crafttool rougher my son made a custom handle for. 👍

[@marv996]

Hey! May I ask what kind of product/technique you use on the edges? How do you get it really nice, flat and shiny? I use tokonole and dont get it so nice. And How do you prevent the glue from squeezing out between the layers to ruin the edges? Would love to learn more from you!

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks for watching! If you use barge cement, there’s no spillage. Always use barge. Edge work takes more time than assembly. It’s process and patience required. Also, every hide reacts differently to techniques

[@Equus004]

Thank you for this reply.

[@MasconLeather]

🤘

[@khaleesi6178]

So nice😍

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you!

[@user-fx4pw4is7x]

Dear Sir. Your videos have inspired me to work with leather. I really liked the DeNiro model. What kind of leather do you use for this model? Thanks

[@MasconLeather]

Horween

[@anthonyhowery7143]

New to leatherwork, can you tell me the weights of leather you used on this project?

[@MasconLeather]

4 oz

[@TheWombstrecher]

Great work!! what thickness leather do you use?

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks! 5/6

[@kennycomeaux3727]

Excellent as always! I’m intrigued by your squares and straight edges that you use to line up your patterns on the work piece. Are they something that can be bought or did you have them made? I’ve used a similar process in my own work but in the past I usually use whatever wood I had on hand. I’d really like to get something like what you’re using as it would be easier to use in my new indoor workspace.

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks! I actually had these squares made by a machinist.

[@user-ni2ux5tp2l]

Good afternoon. It's very beautiful. Share patterns of this purse please .

[@jacobcobb4778]

At 6:49... what is that called? A stamp? And where can I get one made?

[@johnhayes6414]

Do you have wallet patterns templates. For all your different wallets

[@noarthcreations777]

Nice. Looks good man! How do you like rubbing those inside edges?

[@MasconLeather]

Despise is a better word. 😆

[@noarthcreations777]

@@MasconLeather Haha yeah, they are a pain. Happy crafting out there!

[@Bakuvileather]

Спасибо вам вы настайшый мастер .. привет из Баку

[@dmack1827]

Nice looking wallet. Does it whine incessantly and threaten to beat you up if you put it in your right pocket? :)

[@fenderstratguy]

It doesn’t hear the word ‘No’ very often, unless it’s ‘No! No, PLEASE! No!’

[@markgettemeyer1145]

How many times I’ve skived right through pocket pieces and ruined them… 🙄 Trying something with this many flaps would be terrifying or great practice. Loving the design - beautiful work as always

[@MasconLeather]

Right?!?! It takes time to get to where you don’t mess up every other one. 😆

[@markgettemeyer1145]

😅

[@zippo8881]

What brand of stitching chisels do you use?

[@MasconLeather]

Kevin lee

[@onedefool6069]

Wow!

[@MasconLeather]

I appreciate that!

[@apostasiaelegcho5612]

Just discovered your KZbin page. Really enjoy your work. Well done! What stitching irons are you using in this video, if you're able to answer? Thanks.

[@MasconLeather]

thanks!!! My 15 teeth chisels are custom made by Kevin lee.

[@apostasiaelegcho5612]

@@MasconLeather They look well built. I'll have to look into them, if that's possible. Again, love your videos. Great work.

[@MasconLeather]

I appreciate you watching!!

[@apostasiaelegcho5612]

@@MasconLeather I currently been using the Sinabrok European style pricking irons on 1 ounce leather, but they seem to work much better with thicker leather; not so well on thinner pieces. I've temporarily switched to a very cheap pair of diamond irons that work better, but they're only 4 teeth, so it's very difficult to get a consistent straight line on a large area. These look like they would work perfectly. Thanks again for the information.

[@MasconLeather]

Check eBay. Tons of 10 teeth diamond chisels on eBay.

[@cemonggemoy9714]

Amazing, would you mind to share the pattern ? I'm still learning tho

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks! I don’t sell my designs

[@skylord8625]

Hey man. That's some sweet work. What did you do to burnish the edges? That leather looked like horween dublin.

[@MasconLeather]

It’s horween Dublin

[@skylord8625]

Mascon Leather nice. It looked like it. I am having the hardest time getting a burnish. Any tips?

[@TooGood4Gaming1]

Hey im pretty new to leathercraft and a lil late to the party, but ive heard of waxes and wooden tools, but ive taken to just wetting the edge and then rubbing vigorously until its burnished, and it works pretty well IMO, i hope this helped

[@MasconLeather]

And every leather is different. I’ve used saddle soap, beeswax, pariphin wax, spit, wood, denim, canvas, etc etc. it’s always different depending on the leather. But yes, spit works

[@lobo0354]

Does the skiving knife have the bevel on it or do you control the angle of the thinning?

[@MasconLeather]

Both. I had this one custom made and bent to my preference by Ibex iron works.

[@lobo0354]

Mascon Leather Bad ass! Thanks for the reply!

[@MasconLeather]

Absolutely!

[@Thelvar1]

What kind of leather did you use and what oz? Also. Very very nice.

[@MasconLeather]

5/6 oz Horween

[@Thelvar1]

I now must play with Horween leather. Looks soooo good. I mostly use veg tan leather, myself, but after this. I must have this leather in my possession. Thanks mate.

[@tylerparker3024]

I can't understand how to get that finish on the edges.. wish I could figure it out! What does this wallet sell for

[@MasconLeather]

www.masconleather.com/new-index#/w-de-niro-wallet

[@godofm3tal1]

Use a belt sander to get the edges symmetrical and even, then dye them black and use multiple applications of gum trag followed by burnishing with either wood or canvas cloth till they're polished clean.

[@tylerparker3024]

Thanks for the advice!

[@neilmays6744]

Where do you get those large pricking irons? Do you make them?

[@MasconLeather]

Kevin lee makes them.

[@neilmays6744]

Thank you sir

[@davidpayne4315]

I really enjoy leathercraft

[@MasconLeather]

Me too

[@jeffrey9102]

Can you provide a link to the rivets? Thank you very much

[@MasconLeather]

Buckleguy, weaver, etc

[@jesusbarragan3386]

Do you have a pattern that you would sell for this wallet

[@MasconLeather]

No

[@user-ip9rb8tt2v]

Супер класс, работа высший пилотаж)

[@MasconLeather]

Google translation - Super class, aerobatics Thanks!

[@chadnbarnhill]

Hi I've been watching alot of your videos an my dad see this one as well an I was wanting to know if you sell this wallet?

[@MasconLeather]

Hey! Yes, it can be ordered. My next available order slot is in October of next year (2023). If you’re interested, shoot me an email to [e-mail]

[@peacekeeper5819]

Will a waiting list for this ever open back up ?

[@MasconLeather]

I take orders as they come in. One at a time. My next order slot is in November of 2024

[@knifeandsheath1049]

I watched this video twice. I noticed that you reposition straight edge on inside of leather piece and cut on the outside edge. When you skive, the tip of skiving knife rests on the hard surface. When you set up the card pockets you positioned them from the bottom up. These are techniques I will try. Enjoyed the video. Where is the girl!

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks! So you prefer the thumbnails with the girl in them? I should make a poll question?

[@thecasualcitizen492]

I deleted my original post and reposted using my leatherwork channel. I mistakenly posted using a channel that I use for political comments. Thanks, Enjoyed the video.

[@thecasualcitizen492]

@@MasconLeather That particular girl, yes!

[@MasconLeather]

👍

[@MasconLeather]

I’ll get some more soon!

[@jillportillo8602]

What are your tools called and where do you buy them?

[@MasconLeather]

Tools? That’s too vague a question. Which tool specifically?

[@aubriannepearson1820]

Hi, I’m trying to start leather work, would you tell me where I could get the patterns for this?

[@MasconLeather]

I don’t sell my designs.

[@aubriannepearson1820]

Ok 👍🏻 that’s fine, thx for making vids

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@virgisbubulis7649]

Where i can buy this tool? 5:00 And what glue using?

[@MasconLeather]

It’s a rougher. Hand made by my son. We’re working on a new line of tools .... so it may be available soon.

[@user-ng4zt8zv2w]

Hi. What is leather type you are use?

[@MasconLeather]

Horween

[@lindomarrosa9260]

Bom dia. Bonito seu trabalho. O molde está disponível?

[@MasconLeather]

English?

[@jorgeramirez-dv4hk]

What weight or thickness is the leather u use for this wallet?

[@MasconLeather]

5/6 oz

[@docreaper6449]

You do some awesome work, hats off to ya, my work is elementary compared to yours, I’d like to stand next to you in person and watch while you make one

[@MasconLeather]

Quick link to some tools: www.masconleather.com/tools-gear

[@irunolds]

Man how did KZbin know I hate my wallet and my papa taught me leather working? I might have to try this

[@MasconLeather]

🤘🤘

[@talych_i.kylskii]

Супер. Красиво получилось есди бы еще и размеры кроя то было бы совсем классно