What’s Inside? The Mascon Shop Tour!

[@Blinkerd00d]

I also make knive handles, that's what originally got me into leather working- making sheaths for my knives. I gotta say, your son makes some killer looking knives. Mad props.

[@SugarMapleForge]

Williamsburg Virginia is beautiful! One of my favorite places to visit. As a knife maker the only leatherwork I've done is sheaths but yesterday my wallet finally gave way and thanks to you I made my own! Love the channel!

[@fredpfeiljr6450]

Thanks for sharing Artie ! Most people think shops are huge, elaborate facilities designed for production. When most of the time they are comfortable spaces, with ideas for layout and use, that are thought out ( or not so much) out of trial and error and just "making it work" for what you need. Thank you for sharing , I enjoyed the tour !! Im glad you made sure to give Chloe proper credit and her own "workspace"!

[@MasconLeather]

Exactly. This really isn’t much relatively speaking. But it works for “me”. Anyone else trying to come in there and work will be annoyed. It’s personal.

[@ronvanryn7880]

I'm 63 and while I've been braiding leather since the 90's, turning leather into Field Note covers is something brand new to me. I watch your channel almost exclusively because of the excellent tips and the sense of humor behind each one. Thanks for the shop tour, the documentary they did was nice and all, but it's better from the artist's perspective. I am having trouble finding corner punches that line up with the sides to make a nice corner, so have been free handing it using a nickel as a reference and a scalpel. Baby steps, right? Thanks again for keeping me entertained and inspired. Ronzo

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks !!! And thanks for watching!! I use cheap corner punches from amazon. For years. They’re perfect. Or the arc jigs

[@SladnoTKM]

Such a workshop in my house is my dream. She will definitely wake up. Thanks for sharing.

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks !! Thanks for watching!

[@jeffreyjoseph1477]

This never gets old ✌

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you!!

[@user-Abaec883]

Нealth of body and clarity of mind

[@MasconLeather]

🤘

[@tylerlevings8578]

Love the video man. Lol wish I could afford one role of leather never mind all that 😂 I’m usuing scrap leather to do my projects and your videos have helped me a lot. Appreciate it

[@dozerman53111]

Great video !! Good to see the inside edition of people that I watch. Had me a jack Russel once, once ! Little burger was nuclear powered. Never stopped running and jumping. Im in my 70s now and couldn't keep up.. Gave him to a teenage girl with more power than me. You have taught me a lot, and I thank you. Carry on ............

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!! And thanks for watching! Jack Russells are so adorable!

[@kevinsporre8711]

Just thought I'd drop in and get some inspiration on your work table/desk for my own build. Thanks for letn me visit.

[@MasconLeather]

Any time!

[@Kennylolwins]

You are an absolute inspiration!

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you for that!

[@autmi]

You have very cool videos and a great house with a workshop upstairs. A lot of cool tools and rare items. I look at your work with pleasure. Greetings from Moscow)

[@mitchblackmore5230]

My god man, so much inventory! Very cool work space.

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!!!

[@V3leathercraft]

Thanks.... Need to arrange mine .... Workshop Management is really a Great Study..

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!!

[@nauticalknotcraft]

Hey Artie good to see another video. As always, you deliver top shelf content with style and humor. I thought I had alot of stuff, but man I gotta catch up! Seriously, a great work space. Thanks for sharing it and all the effort you put in to produce these vids. Love seeing Chloe in her natural habitat. Bravo. All the best.

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks! And thanks for watching!! And Chloe thanks you as well!

[@marcmuscroft3469]

Great tour and great setup! Well done on building the house, you must be really proud to not only build it, but get to work in it everyday

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks! Yeah…. It’s a nice benefit. thanks for watching!!

[@Mr.Petr1969]

👍❤️ Beautiful video, beautiful house, wonderful family, great job and good Bar!

[@MasconLeather]

I appreciate that!

[@christineturlo6396]

Great Tour, Artie! Thank you for the peek into where all that leather goodness happens. 😁

[@MasconLeather]

Awe!!! Thanks! And welcome!

[@markeaste]

Great tour Artie, thanks for taking the time away from your everyday to share.

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks, Mark!

[@haaniymccoy2587]

Nice set up, love your channel.

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you!

[@johnhoward3516]

Thanks for the tour ,! Always struggle with organizations of my shop ! I'm retired now for a couple of years and years of it being a hobby turns into full time passion . Always like to watch your videos for some insights and how you go about them . I've gone to a couple of shows and work shops to try to better myself , I do more belts and knife sheath over the years but starting to do holsters and wallets now ! Learning the computer to better thing as well , WAS AN OPERATING ENGINEER AND NEVER DID ANYTHING ON the computer back then to busy riding and sippin Jack Daniels. Thanks again for your sharing your skills , NOT MUCH HELP AROUND CHICAGO LAND ! Couple of leather shops here are top secret squirrels don't ever want to share any trade secrets , like I'm going to steal all there customers ! Thanks again , Johnny, reddoc leathers .

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks! Yes…. Tons of leather folks are far too secretive. At this point, I’d rather watch folks grow and learn. Thanks for watching!

[@dianenortness2131]

Seriously! All of those tools!

[@MasconLeather]

It’s been over a decade of acquisitions

[@bluejeans8001]

Really enjoyed seeing behind the camera. Enjoy all your vids and have learned from them for my meager leather work. Thanks for sharing.

[@brianojuka3669]

This is a great inspiration man!Big up BMI Leather Art and Design Kenya

[@johnhull2941]

cool place Artie you got some amount of leather there enjoyed the video thanks for the tour see ya next time

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!!! And thanks for watching!

[@steveblair1969]

Very cool as all the videos are. Great combo of entertainment and information....Of course Chloe always the highlight of the video.

[@MasconLeather]

😆 I’d love to just film Chloe every day. For sure.

[@kcg3927]

Always great to see a masters domain... Awesome work space...

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks !!! And thanks for watching!!

[@Fiskurjoe]

Thank you! Thank you! Someone else already mentioned the leather inventory but I was like 😱😱😱 so much Horween in one place! I appreciate the links as well. 👍😎

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks! And thanks for watching!!

[@anthonyshand3454]

That’s a nice working area; can see how it benefits your product. I really like your work, I’ve two or three makers I follow that really inspire me as a hobby leather maker to get my product just right.

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!!

[@Swingle31]

Absolutely amazing video! I love you work and Chloe for President haha

[@MasconLeather]

😆 Chloe should be president! She’s a genius!

[@KpomoBespoke]

Thanks for this. Cool gear you have there for recording. Will adapt some of the ideas for mine. Thanks again.

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!

[@michaels2208]

Amazing video, not sure how I missed it. Must have been during a recent funk. I love seeing your space. I've used some of your ideas and eventually I might move from my little workbench tucked away in the garage to a bigger space. Thank you for sharing.

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!! And thanks for watching!

[@gwarlow]

Amazing tour! Thanks for letting us share a glimpse into your home and shop. Love the dog. Cheers!

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!! I appreciate that!

[@lindaaustin-morin7781]

Thanks for the tour! Boy, you do have a lot of stock. Thanks for doing your channel, you have inspired me to start leather crafting.

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks! And thanks for watching!!

[@tjellis2924]

Hey man great video of the tour! Where can I find that scrapbook roller and those scrapbook mats?

[@greggbrown0]

Appreciate the tour, you have a great shop. Thank you for the wonderful videos. Keep 'em coming 😜

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks! And thanks for watching!!

[@tjkoker]

Outstanding look at the Mascon Leather workshop. Appreciate the time and effort it took to put it all together. Love it when Chloe does her "Zoomies"! Thanks again. Cheers.

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!! Chloe is heaven!!

[@kmfw1160]

Great tour! I’ve been looking forward to this for awhile.

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!! I’ve been asked so often. I had no choice. 😆

[@marilyn1228]

I LOVED THIS VIDEO! Love you diy tool hacks, shows such ingenuity and thinking outside the box. LOVED it all!!!

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks ! And thanks for watching!

[@tuxedomanor]

Loved this!! Thanks for a great tour!!

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks !! And thanks for watching!

[@skylineleathercompany]

Sweet shop!

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!!!

[@DustyRhoades]

Great video wish I would have found it sooner. Love working leather and your work is an outstanding. Also, I lived in Virginia Beach most of my life and retired from the Chesapeake Police Dept. after 30 years, Williamsburg is beautiful. I live in Kentucky now spending time in my 10X20 shed working with leather and wood crafts. Looking forward to more videos and ideas. 👍

[@MasconLeather]

Perfect!!! Thanks for watching! And have fun!

[@cortiz4]

Hey, awesome channel. I’m just starting out in leather and watching a lot of KZbin videos. You have some great tutorials and really dig your videography.

[@MasconLeather]

Awe !!! Thanks!! I love video, film, edits, etc just as much as leather craft. Another artist’s release. Thanks for watching!!

[@dwrdwr1000]

You are an amazing talent. Thanks for sharing!

[@MasconLeather]

Thank you for that! I really do appreciate it. And thanks for watching!!

[@netiz.adam.majchrzak]

I like your taste of watches too! 😀

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!!

[@netiz.adam.majchrzak]

Sorry, in comment above it was my Polish autocorrection 😀

[@bubbalansdale6301]

Loved the tour. Love Williamsburg, the perfect setting for a craftsman. Thanks for the always great content. I've learned a lot from watching your vids. Please do one on your edge work and the white mud

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!! Yes. More videos on the way !

[@fireemtguy]

Great video Artie, I have been waiting for a shop tour, you have a great setup, keep up the amazing work.

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks! Yeah, I had no choice but to make it. I get asked so often. And thanks for watching!!

[@cowboyleatherproducts]

Love this video . You have a great work space nice lay out

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks! It’s taken years. But I’m trying.

[@diegozapata5118]

beautiful house and the new studio change is great😍😱 greetings from Chile🤝 Cloe is unique, I also have a dog similar to Cloe called Luna it's a love❤

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!!!

[@meh1943]

I am so happy and excited! I’m in line for a wallet late this year…..I hope. I saved money for a long time in order to buy a Mascon wallet. thank you, sir……I cannot wait!

[@MasconLeather]

Perfect!!! What do you mean, “you hope”?

[@meh1943]

@@MasconLeather I meant that I hope the wallet comes this year….I think my slot is late in the year……and I can wait as long as it takes. Just so happy to have finally gotten funds together and, thanks to you, gotten a slot. As a woman in my late 70s, you can imagine just how much this means to me. Your work is the best I have ever seen…….

[@MasconLeather]

Ah!! Yes. I’ll try to stay on schedule or ahead if I can! Thanks!!

[@curiousman1672]

Just want to comment that I picked up your anvil and bump jigs, and they're really helpful. I'll accrue more as funding permits. Love your work and videos. Really appreciate your comment on design being central to the craft. I'm trying to transition from being a "copier" of others' work, into a creator of my own designs.

[@MasconLeather]

Perfect!!! Thanks for the support and the comment. I’ll keep putting out videos for everyone. And keep making it fun.

[@SouthernCaliforniaMalinois]

very cool set up

[@dannyl2598]

Thank you. That's a great shop. I just don't know how you fit all of that talent and creativity into one house. It would be great to see some blacksmithing sometime as well.

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks Danny! I posted a video last year or so of my son doing his blacksmithing. I’ll link it below. And you can see more of him on Instagram “@mascon_forge” kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4uni5aQfbWLiqc

[@dannyl2598]

@@MasconLeather Thank you. I'll check it out.

[@sartorileather]

Great video as always and very nice to see your place. Well, you showed me many work tricks and you inspired me to create/start my own small leather business. It's funny because it was inspired by someone far away and that somehow helped me improve my quality of life. Thanks sir, greetings from Brazil!

[@MasconLeather]

Perfect! Thanks for watching!!

[@sartorileather]

@@MasconLeather 😍

[@mariourdapilleta130]

Tanks for the tour, was interesting… 👍🏻

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks! And thanks for watching!

[@craftendemic]

Dream workshop

[@acublues7252]

Lovely, thanks.

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks ! And thanks for watching!

[@LKS-1976]

Love your channel, I'm an American revolution nerd, love Colonial Williamsburg. I'm new to leather work, working to get as good as you, hoping to leave being a paramedic after 23 years.

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!!! And thanks for watching!!

[@ussgear]

Love it! Thank you so much for the tour!

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!! And thanks for watching!!

[@jasonaugusto8802]

You got more leather than my local leather shop 😆

[@MasconLeather]

Oops. 😆

[@Lorddanielrushton371]

Great work area. I'm currently in the garage. But will be moving in the house as soon as I get rid of my squatter, I mean daughter.

[@MasconLeather]

😆 Priorities!

[@hannibal.art.leather3570]

Woww!!! All is fantastic, Hola desde España

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!! And thanks for watching!!

[@russgonnering]

WOW! Thanks!

[@JW-fb5us]

Hello! Love watching your work and humor!! I make STUFF out of leather too. 22 years now. I'm curious what the Elmers glue looking stuff is you put on the flesh side of the leather sometimes. Can you share with me? Your soooo funny! John

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!! And thanks for watching!! I’ll be doing a video soon on the white stuff.

[@jeffreyjoseph1477]

Well THANK YOU for the tour of your beautiful home, seems crazy that you built it all by yourself awesome job! love to see how you organize things, I'm in a small workspace so always looking for inspiration on how to improve the way things are organized. That little crafting clicker thingy is pretty cool never seen those before, who makes your clicker dies? no link below LOL... THANK YOU for all the time you take out of your day to make these videos!

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!! Again! Crafting stuff. The brand is sizzix. A puzzle maker in s Singapore makes my dies for me.

[@Joerg618]

great video. Cool idea! Greetings from Austria.

[@MasconLeather]

Hey, thanks!

[@geoffharris7297]

hi im 66 and am just a hobbyist for the last couple of years from a small village in south wales uk i find your videos informative and entertaining keep up the good work have you ever thought about making some of your patterns available for sale as a download thanks

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks for watching! I’m asked every day about patterns. I currently don’t sell my designs. I feel design work is an integral aspect of the craft. As a result, I’m going to be doing a designated video this year on designing and pattern making.

[@tazccl]

Great video thanks for making it

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks !!! And thanks for watching!!

[@nickornelas9900]

Another great one! Thanks for that. Where are you getting your dies made?

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!!! My dies aren’t suitable for long term use in a real clicker press. Contact weaver for real dies. They have a custom maker. Tell them I sent you.

[@ryankrebsbach4497]

The Amsterdam picture you have downstairs, I have the same one! I went to high school in Amsterdam and it is one of my favorite cities in the world:-)

[@MasconLeather]

I don’t even recall where that came from. It’s cool though.

[@ryankrebsbach4497]

@@MasconLeather I got mine at Ikea. I've been thinking about asking your wife to paint something similar to that for my shop. I need something pretty with some color you know?

[@MasconLeather]

Awe! Just let her know.

[@D7om242]

Good day, Mr. Artie Thank you very much for all the knowledge and experience you give us. I have enormous respect for you. 🤝😃 I just hope I could have an idea about the cutting mat you use on the main workbench. It's the convenient size for the job and I couldn't find a similar one near me. Any suggestions or amazing ideas?

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks !!! Mat - Alvin brand self healing. 8’ x 4’. Its Here: amzn.to/3cNcqdP

[@D7om242]

@@MasconLeather Can't thank you enough for your help! God bless you. ❤️

[@nm3389]

Beautiful shop and Beautiful dog!!! I really enjoy watching this video. Great job!! Do you sell leather patch with your brand? Will love to add patch on my backpack

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!!! I’ve never been asked for one of those. Interesting!!! Email me at [e-mail]

[@mistertellez2434]

Well your wallets are badass~

[@MasconLeather]

Awe ! Thanks !! And thanks for watching!

[@bojansavic2606]

Grea tour, thank You Artie! Nice hack, a lot of principles from graphic industry can be used in leatherwork. And white mud, I'm still waithing for recepie... 😂

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks! And thanks for watching!!

[@dmack1827]

Wow! What a great space. My shop has gone from a basement to a single 14 x14 bedroom so no room for 8 ton presses. I am a hobbyist though, not a seller.

[@MasconLeather]

Perfect!!! Thanks! And thanks for watching!!

[@robmorse3917]

Loved your video! You may have mentioned it, but where do you get your dyes made?

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!!! My dies aren’t suitable for long term use in a real clicker press. Contact weaver for real dies. They have a custom maker. Tell them I sent you.

[@lloydcallaway789]

Hi Artie! Immensely enjoyed this and all of your other videos. I have some of your gigs and find them extremely helpful. What I really need next is an Olivia to supervise and provide me with inspiration; please give me the link for her.

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!!! Oh…. Olivia is brutal to work for. I wouldn’t wish that on anyone. 😆

[@w4pbk]

I've been using your bump jigs for a while and love them but been thinking about getting some custom dies made. Do you mind sharing where you get yours from?

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks for the support!! I would ask weaver leather. They have a custom die maker. Tell them I sent you.

[@roganbedlam8614]

Recently got back into leatherworking and your videos have been a great inspiration. Thanks for spending the time to make them, and to show us your workspace! I did have a question, what is the brass device you sometimes use to press numbers or names into leather. Looks like it has the individual characters and you can lock them in place? That thing is too cool.

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks ! Alphabet stamps.

[@layneroberson1183]

Great video! I finally figured out where you got your ibex knife you use , but there not taking orders rt now

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks for the kind words!!! Maybe ibex had a wait list ?

[@Steveperlmaster]

Love your videos! Where is a good place to buy leather???

[@MasconLeather]

I only use Horween

[@LizDavis2009]

Great tour, thank you!! I’m curious, when you say you left the corporate world, what was it you used to do? I retired from our local superior court and enjoy the peace and solitude of leather working.

[@MasconLeather]

I was in banking. Branch manager for years. And courtroom representative for years

[@LizDavis2009]

@@MasconLeather I would have never guessed!! You are DEFINATELY in touch with your creative side, beautiful work. By the way, your house is awesome!!!

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!! And thanks for watching!

[@danielbell393]

Thanks for the tour and all the inspiration! Would you share your source for making your custom dies?

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!!! I’ll get into more specifics later. Yes.

[@chrisschlotfeldt8359]

Would you be willing to release your stamp maker info? Keep the excellent work and videos coming.

[@MasconLeather]

Dies? Or stamps ? The dies I use are not suitable for long term use in a standard clicker press. I’d call weaver leather and ask them. They have a custom die maker.

[@chrisschlotfeldt8359]

@@MasconLeather sorry I should have clarified. I didn’t think about the clicker press. I was referring to your Mascon logo stamps that you use in the arbor press. Thanks again

[@MasconLeather]

Leather stamp maker is great ! Tell him I sent you.

[@RebelYell95]

The lacey bra is for photography? Huh, what do you use it for? Honestly curious. Your set up will be a good place to start when inhave more space to expand into with my leather supplies and tools.

[@MasconLeather]

Go scroll through the 3,000+ photos on Instagram. You’ll see. 😉

[@RebelYell95]

@@MasconLeather I don't have Instagram. But thanks anyway.

[@MasconLeather]

Website works. Mine. Same name. Look for “models” page. 😉 x2

[@layne745]

I got me an Alvin mat , But a lot smaller , I know the self healing is a marketing whatever “ but I noticed you flipped yours , I have a lotta cuts in the same spot already, got any tips on taking care of it ?

[@MasconLeather]

Flip and spin often. And then replace

[@leather.rebellion]

A very interesting episode. I watched them all. I want to ask what do you use to paint the edges?

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks! I don’t paint edges. It’s dye and then burnished. I’ll do a video soon

[@leather.rebellion]

@@MasconLeather Hmmm .. I mean this natural dye.😁👍👌

[@hapamaker]

Would you mind sharing where you get your templates made. Thanks

[@MasconLeather]

These aren’t really suitable for long term use in a regulation clicker press. Contact weaver leather for proper custom dies

[@preacherman365]

Have you ever thought of selling your patterns too? I’m just getting into actually making decent leather goods, and would love to try making the Santiago wallet myself.

[@MasconLeather]

I’m asked 100 times a week. I’m not ready to share my designs. But!! Im doing a pattern making video soon.

[@preacherman365]

Awesome! And I completely understand! I can’t wait for the pattern making video!

[@MasconLeather]

Should be in the next couple months. Just waiting on two more tools …. Then we’re all set !

[@dawnettegaddis4947]

Could you please put a link to where you buy your rivets? I know you said eBay but I can’t find all the sizes you use in quantities of more than 50.

[@MasconLeather]

I get 1 pound at a time. Like this: www.ebay.com/itm/124287433556?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=A37_IktoR3W&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=7Vwu9yijTfe&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@AlexanderMason1]

Did you make those watch boxes? Nice video btw!

[@MasconLeather]

No. Lol Thanks for watching!!

[@dormindont1]

Хорошая мастерская , большая!

[@simedlm6587]

I real like a lot your work shop it's a dream for me to have it

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks!! And thanks for watching!!

[@Zer0_Cool69]

You missed a rack lol but that’s a pretty serious set up Nice Nice house too

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks !!! And thanks for watching!!

[@FearsomeWarrior]

One conduit equals one full double shoulder? Maybe you fit two on one rack?

[@MasconLeather]

Could

[@JamesStreetStation]

DAYUM! And I thought WE had a huge stockpile of leather. ROFL! We don't even come close to your stash!!!

[@JessieParnell]

If you had to guess how much worth of leather do you keep on hand at any time?

[@MasconLeather]

200+ hides …. Depending on the value of each, then multiply?

[@brianthornton3085]

I wish so much that I could afford the masconz tools and bumps jigs. Every time I want to buy them if I have a little extra money. Something always ends up happening that pushes it off again.

[@MasconLeather]

I completely understand. We often have “factory seconds” available at a discount. Keep an eye out.

[@brianthornton3085]

@@MasconLeather will do. I have bought a couple of Cheapo aluminum 90° blocks on Amazon to help replicate your style. But they just lack the weight to be truly effective. Still they have made my leather craft go up a whole new level. Thanks for teaching me that

[@heathalbritton]

So you record all of your youtube videos on your phone?

[@MasconLeather]

Yes

[@braddobson2060]

Good vidio Thanks

[@MasconLeather]

Thanks !