The Leather Element: Creative Ways to Use Leather Scrap

[@amberhuls3359]

I love that you are excited to share your craft with your wife. Such a great way to inspire both your own creativity and hers!

[@manueljones6709]

This guy is great. What a great teacher.

[@joemoraleda9128]

Thanks again Chuck for some great ideas fo small scraps. I’m still learning new things everyday.

[@dougmulle2627]

I just started leather working this year by getting a bag of scraps at the store and have already made many of these. I love how you dress them up with little trinket things. I do the same thing with wood scraps, making pens, refrigerator magnets and ornaments. The only waste is the imagination!!

[@kaiirossbaird7623]

To be really honest, my scrap box has just been sat in my room for years and getting in the way of things, and now that I've watched this video, I'm going to go through it all and made a whole bunch of stuff! Thank you Weaver Leathercraft!

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

That's awesome! Thanks so much!

[@clyde8drive]

Chuck this is perfect timing with us in our homes and not having the money for big leather right now. Thanks for the great ideas and encouragement. Since your better half looks as creative as you, maybe bring her on for a guest appearance, and show her insight. Keep these coming and thanks Weaver.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thank you, so glad it was helpful!

[@desmondehoppie4758]

Great Ideas. Thank You for taking the time to make this video.

[@notwrkn2mch]

Some really good ideas with scraps......but your wife gets the prize on this video..... those pieces at the end gave me some great ideas

[@robertdsilva4990]

Men like you stand alone, Chuck. Thanks.

[@anantharamba6832]

Simply outstanding and fascinating,. have actually been working only on scrap bits,but this episode of "Leather Element", does put a whole new dimension on "upscaling", of leather remnsnts. Nothing goes waste! These tutorials can't be beat. Thanks.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thanks so much!

[@theponkster]

You are a joy to watch Sir - your enthusiasm is infectious :)

[@j.m.england6828]

Hi there Chuck thanks for this video, I will have fun making these tassels for sure, & I love the 2 tone blue leaf earrings & the wgt pouches a cool idea for sure, also i'm just checking in, to make sure you & your loved ones are all VIRUS safe & healthy, thanks for showing what your wife made from your scraps, that is totally awesome,!~!

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

HI Melody, Yes, we are safe and healthy - hope you are as well!

[@j.m.england6828]

@@WeaverLeatherSupply Thanks buddy ;-)

[@mikeboone4425]

All super ideas especially your wife those wall hangings are just great. Happy Trails

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thank you, glad you like them!

[@filstewart2380]

Hi Chuck - thanks for your continued content. Much appreciated. Stay safe and well. :)

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thank you, you as well!

[@hlegler]

Super inspiring!! Thanks for sharing your creativity + enthusiasm!!!

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

You're welcome. Thank you for watching!

[@Lorddanielrushton371]

Those wall hanging are beautiful

[@chanchalkumarsingh5442]

Great ideas.... thank you from INDIA 🇮🇳🙏

[@JjosefJjosef]

Good job breather 😊👍👍👍🖐⚘📬

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@omarroa811]

Sir, you and your wife are a truly creative couple. I'm just starting in leather craft and these are great ideas for me. Please, you take care and stay safe. I'm a big fan!

[@406Montana]

This was a great video. I'm looking at my box full of scrap in a whole different light. Great stuff Chuck, thanks.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Glad it was helpful!

[@LindaKAdney]

Thank you for this Post...I don't "do" leather and then you came up with scraps...I am so in...Thank you...

[@alatsell]

Love the creating a tooling weight bag and pillow ideas! I am definitely going to use them!

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

That's great to hear! Thank you!

[@alatsell]

The leather tassels too!

[@shirleymalar2773]

I love these 'scrap' ideas! I always get something good out of your Leather Elements. Thank you.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

I'm so glad!

[@barsan1971]

I definitely am rethinking my scrap. Thank you

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

You are so welcome - glad it was helpful!

[@jeffu3724]

You are just inspiring. Thank you.

[@rhewt01]

Good tips. Thank you.

[@michelleharris8907]

great video, thank you

[@myzscottie430]

Always enjoy your vids, cheers from Oz.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Glad you like them! Cheers!

[@bowreality1564]

Excellent video!

[@Vic_Crowe]

Lots of great ideas. I especially loved the wall hangings! 😍

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@daverooni7763]

Great concept to use scrap and have fun! I’d love to see some ideas on making watch straps from scrap and recycled leather (old jackets and boots etc). They don’t take a lot of material, but they do require a high level of accuracy in measuring, cutting and stitching etc. Keep up the great work

[@minerblue9641]

@Daverooni, In my opinion, I like to make a watch band that fits well on the wrist, and I like to use a snap as a fastener, not a buckle. A snap makes it easier and quicker to remove the watch and wash your hands (in crazy times like these). You can even make it adjustable with a little thinking. Put a small mark on the top center of your wrist and a small mark on the bottom center of your wrist. Then use a sewing tape to take a measurement from mark to mark on each side of the wrist. The measurements won't be the same. These measurements should set the watch and snap centered on your wrist.

[@minerblue9641]

Also. I have no affiliation with leather companies other than as a customer. But buy some vegetable tanned leather and make a nice watch band. About 4 to 5 ounce leather should work nicely. Hobby Lobbie sells it. It'll take a lot of work and planning. So make a pattern first. I'm sure you'll be glad you did.

[@FredMcIntyre]

Awesome stuff Chuck! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thanks so much! 👍

[@Przykominku]

7:00 - some time ago You asked if anyone had any idea what to do with the "little suckers" that are left from the punching holes. Just stuff them into that pouch. :)

[@JDgiggles]

Thanks for the ideals

[@minerblue9641]

I'd like Chuck to do a video on making a pistol magazine carrier for use on up to a 1 1/2" belt. I hope this doesn't transcend any boundries that big leather company's have set. Got to admit; rifles, guns, and knives can open up a whole lot of leather project ideas. Also, in my opinion, making a magazine carrier for a double stack magazine is tough to form on the bottom of the carrier. I'm sure Chuck could come up with some very nice designs and techniques.

[@AVBNOW23]

Thank you

[@ariatamanaei9141]

Hi Chuck. Would you please make a leather element video about oil tanned and latigo tanned leathers? Recently i bought a piece of pores oil tanned leather (it is very similar to crazy horse or water buffalo leather) and i am really struggling burnishing the edge. How can i make my edge look nice on these kinds of leathers? Thank you so much for great videos.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi Aria, Unfortunately soft leathers like oil tanned won't slick very well. You can try to slick with Tokonole - it will work on some softer leathers but not guaranteed. Another thing you can do is paint the edges or fold and sew the edges. I usually just keep mine raw but if that's not the look you're going for then maybe one of the above will help.

[@katherinehowell8227]

Thanks Chuck! Do you just push the bead over the top of the tassel? Do you need a bit of glue under it? Thanks :)

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

We would recommend adding a bit of glue just to be safe! It's pretty tight but there is always a chance of it getting loose.

[@jamesjacobs8594]

I have an idea/request. I’d love to see chuck’s expertise one making a taco style knife sheath. I make them all the time but I feel like he could show ways for me and those like me to really take my sheaths to the next level.

[@rubberduckie2126]

Hey Chuck, How would you add a Gun-Slinger stitch to a new daily wear 1.5 inch belt? maybe Latigo or regular veg tan?

[@williambrown1472]

Some scrap from a project needs to be kept for tests in how leather will respond to tooling and/or coloring and finishing.

[@npoole63]

Hello Chuck, I am curious as to the difference between leather dye, pro dye and stain. Thanks, Justin from Dixie Kay Leatherworks.

[@patersonplays]

There is no such thing as scrap, just new projects and uses. Even that first piece you showed that has been die cut to within an inch of it's life has uses Chuck. They are great for lacing, rivet washers, small decorative shapes, pin cushion stuffing, hat wire enclosures or for lining edges of projects (rolled over edges on a wallet or journal), snap closure tabs on wallets or coin holders or small decorative buckles, etc, etc.

[@philochristos]

I always imagine that some day I'll make a knife with a stacked leather handle.

[@Sniper_Cat_71]

I made a new phone case this week, came out pretty awesome after a couple of "oh shit" moments LOL. Those wall hangings are fantastic!

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thanks so much! Haha, we've definitely all had those moments - glad it turned out good for you!

[@robinhoff4598]

I am a wood worker and rookie leather worker. I was wondering if you have any ideas on making a chisel roll. I was thinking about a canvas and leather roll. The leather would be on the edges about 2” wide and trim with canvas for main body. Leather tie straps. Sewn pockets, Any thoughts?

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi Robin, We did a video on a tool roll a few months ago and you should be able to take that same concept to make a chisel roll, just adjust the size. I would do pockets on the bottom side only, to fit the handles and then sew a flap that comes from the top down to cover and protect the blades when you roll it. Here is the link to the tool roll video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3OXZIWweLSVhNE

[@j.m.england6828]

Chuck could you share the link on how you make the Spanish basket weave bracelets, I searched on youtube, but couldn't locate it. I looked under Mexican basket weave bracelets, thanks.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi Melody, We are actually doing a Facebook live class for the bracelet on Wednesday 4/29. You can see more information here: www.weaverleathersupply.com/live-class-with-chuck-dorsett The video will also be streamed on the page we linked above if you don't have Facebook.

[@j.m.england6828]

@@WeaverLeatherSupply Thanks a bunch for the link & for the free pattern, your videos, help me to never get bored.

[@AflacMan13]

Heh, tassles. Some... interesting ways of using... tassles. ;-)

[@carlcotton1753]

I have a project idea. Could you show us how to make a leather baseball cap. Thank for all you do.

[@davidsadowski7666]

How much for 2 lb of scrap leather. good scrap leather

[@LindaKAdney]

What kind of stamp do you need to have made to put my Logo on...

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi Linda, It's sometimes called a makers mark but you can get them made from different materials. The best quality will be a brass or steel stamp. Check out www.leatherstampmaker.com/ or www.steelstampsinc.com/custom-leather-stamps

[@designer_sanek7366]

Good!!!)

[@justinleonard4411]

leather archery arm guard for string bite

[@jessicacollins8049]

I laughed out loud when you said your wife raids your scraps

[@Orphanlast]

0:30 that could be turned into reverse wrap two ply swine and rope.

[@miltonlanfranco8827]

Muy buenos vídeo y con mucha creatividad pero si pudieran subtitular en español sería mejor

[@justinleonard4411]

or using a clicker die with out the super expensive press

[@1966bren]

Hay Chuck, what is the oddest leather projects you ever did?

[@forthandbargy]

Wow, thats a good idea, oh that is too, gosh , that looks good, Lord save me from this man, I am swamped, but look , i could do that, gee ...I can make things, Glory be to God, thanks for wrecking my head Chuck.

[@mykedoesthings2917]

Chuck, you gotta get your wife in as a special guest one video.

[@GeorgeENorkus]

You mentioned making tassels from scrap leather. Why not go a bit further and roll two colors together and have a school colors, tassel.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

That's a great idea George!

[@sarahwendorf5118]

This a great video!!!

[@micknolen]

Project Idea: Ipad case, not a sleeve.

[@jgarfunkle]

Hi I'm Chuck Dorset for Weaver Lether Craft! How tha fuck did you get in my house?!