The Leather Element: Five Best Tips for Beginners

If you're new to leathercraft, this video is for you! Chuck goes over five of his favorite tips for beginners, from how to cut leather to properly setting rivets. With these tips in mind, you can worry less about troubleshooting and focus more on having fun with your projects!
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[@jackdamien1982]

I blame you for getting me into leather working a couple of years ago. 🤣

[@Freeman-Dl70]

I blame my belt for falling apart, and there being a leather store on my way home from work. I can't work with my pants falling down.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Lol! You're welcome, I think! :)

[@Thegiddyowl]

Made a pair of leather moccasins for my American Girl doll Josefina and now I’m obsessed with remaking all her faux leather items with real leather, so thank you for all your tips!

[@user-jo5fz8iw3b]

Thanks Chuck, great video ! Great information, thanks for sharing .

[@josephjames4302]

Thanks Chuck! God bless you.

[@james2592OldLeatherSmith]

OLD Leather Smith here, yes Chuck all those R great things 2 know 4 getting started. I started a loooong time ago so I use a straight razor blade snd round knife and an exacto knife 4 intricate cuts. Your leather thicknesses R right on. U might want 2 try a carpet end protector 2 use as a straight edge and it also protects fingers, U just have 2 sand off the blunt edge. The pondo board is great I also use 4 cutting and stamping. Just some things I have learned 2 use in my shop. GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️🥎🙃

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Great tips, thank you!

[@InMyBusyLittleShop]

Great tips Chuck!

[@Martin-pb7ts]

I love your videos Chuck. Thanks.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thank you!

[@whammack11]

Chuck, thank you so much for the great videos! I just started in leather working and have found your videos very helpful. I made my first order from Weaver for leather today. I chose to start with bellies from one of your videos. Time to dive in!

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thank you so much and we hope you love leathercrafting!

[@keystonepirate2534]

Appreciate the content great information as always 🤙

[@TheMimzez]

I've seen lots of leatherworking videos on youtube but the leather element taught me almost everything I know now. Thank you!

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thank you so much!

[@ferguscosgrave7510]

Thanks

[@lynxlady5355]

I always enjoy the beginner tips!

[@jenniferbauman4802]

Good video. Great tips. God bless. From Glenn CATT. In Massachusetts.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thanks for watching!

[@achadhaamoratsim7098]

Request for a future video: learning how to spot flanky or other unsuitable parts of the belly (or a side for that matter) and why to avoid them; and are there any uses or fixes for those areas.

[@12ernie]

Great video! Really is helpful!

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Glad it was helpful!

[@maryrosecarroll4558]

Love your channel, thank you

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thanks for watching!

[@user-eviemc1973]

What great advice and thanks for letting new workers into the secrets and skills ❤

[@jackiemitchell4418]

Thanks, Chuck! Thanks, Weaver.

[@pauljuhl7937]

You were and are still a great inspiration to me Chuck! Thank you for all the great advice and project ideas! Keep 'em coming!

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thank you so much!

[@davidmcguinness9187]

Thanks for the video

[@MusicIsTheJoyOfLife]

1:40 retractable blade, best part, no open blade on my table! by 2:32 3 open blades on the table

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Lol, do as we say, not as we do! :)