Tooled Leather Earrings and Keychain for Beginners

[@richardkatzman1215]

Making mistakes is natural. Knowing how to correct the mistake while leaving it in your project is skill! I’m at the stage in my leather craft where “tooling” is something I really want to achieve. I would really like to see more in depth tooling project videos. Daniel, I can’t count how many times my wife criticized my projects when I thought I was finished only to step back and look at it from a different prospective, my wife’s prospective and the art of give and take resolves the problem. Best regards, Richard

[@bethanybauk]

I am fresh to leathercraft so I would appreciate a beginner series maybe...? With the steps you mentioned in the beginning of the video. What a great tutorial! Thank you!

[@Anex2024]

Exactly how the beveled is oriented to make the groove, how hard to hit the maul, and casing, casing, casing.

[@lorrainesolomon8902]

Good morning Daniel, I'm Lorraine your new subscriber. I have learned so much from your tutorial. You're a great teacher with excellent skills. Job well done.!!!

[@wendylaughlin4340]

Thank you! My son & I just started, he would like to see a video on braiding horse tack and I would like to see a video on carving letters/brands on your project.

[@candidaskinner6943]

I really enjoyed the video, but I am still interested in seeing the earrings. Can you do another video with tooled earrings. Thank you

[@th.burggraf7814]

Weaver videos get a thumbs up by default from me. I'm grateful for each and every one of them. 👍🏻

[@mikeerickson7212]

Another great video Daniel. I would love to see more jewelry projects.

[@Lacydemon]

Thank you so much for your videos!! I would like to see a video on tooling for beginners. Learning when / where to shade, background, where decorative cuts would go. That kind a thing. Thanks again!!

[@patgulotta4216]

Excellent! Weaver Leather Supply has the best videos with the best artists and craftsmen Thank you all. I struggle cutting leather with a box cutter. For example, I fail every time I attempt to cut a rectangle from a piece of leather. A video on this topic would be much appreciated.

[@rarebreed4475]

I would Like to see a video on different laceing techniques and styles

[@katrienvh4289]

A video about how to incorporate beadwork in a leather belt or so would be great!

[@Xeshema]

We all make mistakes but pros can adjust and use it to their advantage. Unless I cut through a few holes. Thanks for the giveaway!

[@lauriec3354]

Glad I found this helpful tutorial. We use to mess around with leather crafting as kids, with our Grandpa! Be fun to get back to it again! Thanks

[@loricoulson9101]

I am a serious beginner. I would like a very beginner friendly video on terms,applications and such. Thanks

[@philipculbertson55]

I'd love to see a video on how to sharpen edge bevelers and groovers, particularly edge bevelers. It is so frustrating to deal with a dull tool and the groove in the beveler makes it almost impossible to sharpen.

Thank you for the inspirational video on leather working. Good idea, turn one project into another valuable and beautiful idea.

[@mikecrockett4925]

I have been tooling for a couple of years now, I would like to see more information on airbrushing. Specifically cordless airbrushing.

[@andywoxland5833]

I'd love to see tooling a pair of flip flops!

[@hollybrockwell2647]

Great video. I would love to learn but need to get the courage up to invest in beginner tools. Really would love to see more beginner projects just explaining what each tool does and compare side by side and learning what tools are absolutely necessary to start with.

[@micrizzbisrael6165]

Thank for this video it was very nice. I would like to see how to control a swivel knife and how to mix paint to get a better colors thanks

[@faithf5559]

I really enjoyed this video. I’m a beginner who loves the art of tooling leather. The next video that I would be interested in learning about is creating patterns. I often have to print out someone else’s pattern. Specifically in areas of western or Sheridan style tooling.

[@carverdw]

Great video and design. I would love to see a series of videos showing basics of airbrushing leather projects. Thank you.

[@79charbos]

First off, love your work. As for suggestions, I'd love to see more detailed videos on hand painting, using the lifter tool, and beginner air brushing. Thank you!! 👍👍👍

[@glenmorton9970]

I love what yall do for beginners....

[@SP-fy4fx]

Great video. Designed for the beginner. Can't wait to try it. I'd like to see more basic tool projects, but add the next step stamping tools, a few that would make the project pop. There are so many, I don't know what I would choose and why one size over the other of the same stamping tool is best for the project. You covered the tips in detail, which is so helpful. A little too sped up on the cuts for true beginners, but a few repeat watchings will help me. All in all, a great start to a series perhaps? So many tooling videos are very complex, this was perfect. Loved that you took the project in a different direction once you found the earrings were too big. Thanks!

[@codymitchell2187]

Great video!!! I am new to leather crafting and always excited to learn more. Any how too video is much appreciated. 😊

[@loriarntfield9787]

very nice. A good save. would like to see more tooling videos. thanks for going slow and explaining the technique.

[@robertperry8838]

New to the craft and I love it, even though I don't get much time to practice I still try. My recommendation is that I only have KZbin and other vids to learn. What would be a good starting video to get others interested in this wonderful craft?

[@jenniferwendorf9003]

Great video! Excellent tools and techniques. One of the most helpful I’ve seen for doing flowers on small areas!

[@fiona4450]

Thanks for the video. I was quite intrigued about your painting techniques. I still need to go back and watch the leather tooling series. It started while I was very busy with other things so it's on my "gotta get to those" list.

[@jrtime228]

I am going to be doing a decorative panel this year for one of my 36 projects 2023 resolution so, a tooling video that shows some tooling design ideas and such would be awesome.

[@DanielReachCreations]

Help me understand what you're looking for. Do you mean a video that talks about potential project/design ideas and how to go through the creation process?

[@jrtime228]

@@DanielReachCreations That sums it up pretty well actually. I have yet to do a tooling project and I wanted to get some ideas that aren't floral or western, which I see in overwhelming amounts when I try to search for ideas online.

[@DanielReachCreations]

@@jrtime228 Yeah, floral seems to be the go-to because its such a traditional thing for leather workers. I really like this idea for a video. I'll see what I can do about coming up with something. It can be hard to put something like this into a "process" but I'll see what I can do. Just as a quick solution for you.... 1. Pexels is free. 2. Pintrest I use both all the time for inspiration. Just search for something you'd like to tool (I.E. Dragon) and see what you find. Then modify it as your creativity kicks in.

[@jrtime228]

@@DanielReachCreations Thank you very much! I was actually going to make a Pinterest account today lol And I guess thats half the fun of crafting, seeing what you can come up with. I am still very glad that there are people making videos and such to help that process along.

[@bowreality1564]

🤭 I was watching the whole video to see how you shrink these down to earrings hahaha Great video thanks for the details! I would love to see something on beveling and slicking tight corners So hard 😞

[@juancardona6271]

Nice work thanks

[@odalesaylor]

I would really like to see a video on how you can use a Dremel tool to get better results in several areas like burnishing.

[@DanielReachCreations]

I've never thought about using it like that, but its an interesting idea. I'll experiment with it.

[@lisatiminsky8705]

Firstly I love your videos. I’m a beginning leather crafter and am having a little bit of a difficult time. I would love to see videos of very beginner projects. A video on how you transfer the picture onto the leather. I’m also a makeup artist who uses airbrushing to apply the make up. So I’m very interested to see how to paint the leather via airbrushing. Thank you soo much. Loved the keychain but would love to see earrings and jewelry

[@dsveo]

Great video! I'm new to leathercrafting so any tutorial would be great! Thank for the outstanding instruction.

[@BirdSpotter43]

Love this channel, Weaver's Chuck is who got me into leatherwork, glad to see more faces of the company. Regarding design projects, I'd love to see something about doing feather/fur in carving.

[@carmelap9457]

This video is exactly what I’ve been looking for, beginner projects that will slowly introduce me to my tools. I’ve wanted to get started for such a long time but always worry about what to do if I make a mistake so I don’t start. It was very nice to see how you worked through this one! For a video suggestion, I’d love to see different ways to tackle text and how to integrate it into different tooling projects. Thank you!

[@LScott97]

Wow, great video. As a total newbie to leather working, more videos on the dear-foot moulding tool would be really useful and informative. It just makes the design come alive!

[@jessafarnsworth4827]

Thank you for showing us this project! Learning how to tool leather in and then working tooling into my future projects is one of my top goals for 2023! Also, thank you for showing us your "mistake" and how you remedied it. We are all human and make mistakes as much as we try not to. I watch a lot of KZbin tutorials and it is really nice to see the human aspect of this craft.

[@larryschmidt3594]

Would love to see thinning of different finish coats and proper cleaning of the air brush after different medians have been ran through it.

[@natalieharrison4318]

Wow absolutely amazing. I'm intrigued and would love to learn more on the steps that u posted in the beginning of video. Thanks for sharing these amazing techniques with me. Never did any leather work before.

[@DanielReachCreations]

You should try it! It's an amazingly rewarding craft, and one thats easy to get started in.

[@owensranchdesigns603]

Awesome Video!!! I would suggest beginner guide on how to keep your tools sharp, everything from swivel knife, bevelers, and bag punches.

[@stevedowell1169]

Love to see some entry level, air brush painting videos

[@tonywilson1078]

Thanks, a great video for a beginner like me. I’ve seen mandala style designs on leather notebooks, bags, etc. I’d love to see some instructional videos re tooling mandalas. Thanks again.

[@jeaves8131]

Not sure if you’ve done this already but I’d like to see a primer on finishes/resists and they’re advantages, disadvantages and what applications you’d use each one for

[@tamiokane1176]

Those earrings are amazing beautiful however I would like to see more on keeping your tools sharp again

[@nicoleschall4405]

Learning how to figure out where to shade in tooling would be a great video! I have a hard time figuring it out.

[@ridgebackcustomleatherwork7924]

I'll have to go looking for the painting video. I've never seen paint over antique before. I like the look.

[@brianstillman8463]

Just starting in the leather crafting hobby and would love to learn more about tooling and getting the leather set to tool.

[@davidmann3365]

This video has helped me expand my tooling on leather.

[@ReaperStrain4819]

I just got an air brush kit and would love to see a complete beginner guide to first start up to thinning paint and blending please!

[@ArtsyTartsy0]

I have never made anything in leather! I have bought all of the tools and am ready! Any videos for 'newbies' would be greatly appreciated. I'm looking for a channel that has a person like me in mind so I don't have to jump around from person to person. I like to be loyal!!! Thanks

[@conniedarling1939]

I would like to see a video on making and using custom color antique made with the neutral antique paste. Especially any input on proportions when mixing up a custom color antique paste.

[@Morsal01]

Would love to see a video of the same tools being used on different weights of leather, if only to see the difference in the impression so I can decide if I'm doing something wrong or if the weight of the leather is making a major difference. A comparison of cheap and quality tools too (to justify some purchases).

[@donnimyers]

Great video and love small easy projects. I’m just now learning to tool and love watching tooling videos.

[@johnboucher2346]

Great video and I’m new to this as well. I’d like to see a video on the dear-foot tool to do more lifting. Wow that made the flowers pop.

[@DanielReachCreations]

Thats one of my favorite techniques. Happy to add that to the list.

[@ryanrussell1383]

I would like to see a carved animal video. Interested in seeing how detailed you can get before things get too cluttered.

[@isayinyang93]

Hahahah, Wonderful video. We all have had that one moment of "Uups..." In the a project. I once was almost done sewing a buffalo skull keyring doing saddle stitch when I realised to my horror I was supposed to be doing a cross stitch... Nothing to do but to cut and re-sew. As a suggestion for a future video, how about a tool care video where you show how to care for some or the more obscure tools, for instance, how to sharp a hole puncher, or when to use the granite slab and when not

[@shawnmcdaniel3525]

Excellent video! I would love to see an in-depth series on utilizing the airbrush to add color to leatherworking projects. Thanks!

[@ChaoticCasting]

Hi, new to tooling and I would love to know how to crease and burnish leather without power tools

[@muddymom]

Thank you for the informative video. I haven't done much in the way of carving, so this was a good one to watch for me. I'd like to see a video on airbrushing, seeing as I'm planning on buying one in the near future. I'd also like recommendations on airbrush machines.

[@Mystic_Light]

I love this channel. Thank you for sharing insight, tips, tricks, tools, techniques, and your experience.

[@jamesherron9558]

Yes the basic are always good you may have different techniques .I have been working with leather for several years now. Eney one can learn new ways if you stop learning it is to late.

[@DanielReachCreations]

Agreed! I hope I never get so arrogant that I think I can't learn something from everyone.

[@heavyhitter8936]

Video on air brushing would be cool…Thanks for all the help, keep these great videos coming

[@daverooni7763]

I’d love to see a video about how to use a creaser. I find doing corners with it to be really vexing

[@DanielReachCreations]

Great idea!

[@Lorddanielrushton371]

Hey Daniel, I'm just starting on this type of tooling. Even though I've done the stamping, I thing doing a video on the steps leading up to the tooling would be good. Also if you would show the proper method of sharpening and stropping the swivel knife. Please and thank you. And as always a great video

[@azhra87]

Would love to see a video on stropping tools and/or how to salvage hard, dry rouge

[@nancyhoffman9815]

Look forward to seeing your painting techniques!

[@AlexialexisD]

wow , they are awsome ,loved them 😍, but i also think they are to big , beside a keychane you could have done a neckles , just an idea 🙂, i would love to see how to paint on leather and learn more about diferents tools 🤩

[@KatiFalk1]

This is the comment I am leaving for the contest. I would love to see some tooling that isn't flowery or western looking, some type of modern print designs

[@jennifercrumpton8483]

This is awesome. Thank you. I need this set I just start doing leather last year and need everything still

[@donniehodges9857]

I would like to see a video on the uses of the modeling tool. great work.

[@Lorddanielrushton371]

Sorry for the double post but I just thought of a good one. Can you show and explain the steps of finishing. After the tooling what's next? Resist, oil, paint, antiquing, sealer. Things like that. I know everyone has a different way but a basic knowledge of the steps will help new leather workers. I still struggle with it sometimes.

[@DanielReachCreations]

Great idea!

[@carljohnson5396]

I would love to see a video on airbrushing a sunburst fade

[@usafretboy]

Great video. As a beginner, I’d like to see how you’d make a eyeglass/sunglass case. Thank you.

[@martinstults9419]

Suggestions. Show your technique for hand stitching so it looks good, the same,on both front and back. Thank you.

[@buckyharrisiii1007]

01/09/2023 4:45pm. I would like to see a video on cutting out the same size or piece of leather. I always seem to cut them a little bit off. I never get two exactly alike.

[@4whunt]

Thanks for your informative videos. I am just getting into airbrushing and would more information on thinning dyes and paints.

[@salgonzalez7150]

Airbrushing for beginners would be a good video. Thanks

[@dougmulle2627]

Lol I did the same thing with making to big, except I was on the third pair before I figured it out. I was able to change the earring parts to correct it. I see a lot of people wanting airbrush tutorials. However like we talked before, you can easily make hours of videos on air brushing. I've been thinking on what would fit in a 15-20 min video that people really need to get started using it. Let me know if you want to have a chat about that

[@DanielReachCreations]

I'd love to hear your thoughts. Want to tag me in Chuck's fan page?

[@dougmulle2627]

@@DanielReachCreations yes.. You just have to tell me how to find it lol

[@larryjohnson5934]

Thanks for the video. Would like to see a video on how to transfer patterns to leather for tooling

[@thepedicle]

I would like to see some guidance on designing. How to fill the space properly and maybe different design styles like asian, celtic, aztec/mayan, poly etc.

[@knight4today]

I would love to see a video on uses for a modeling spoon. I hear experienced guys say, “Now go over this with a modeling spoon.” Others talk about modifying them to suit specific needs. Why? How?

[@natalieharrison4318]

Lol to the situation with your wife. Good eye on her part. You can make it into a necklace pendant. ✨️

[@DanielReachCreations]

That would have been a great solution too. And yeah...we both got a kick out of it. 😆

[@dongibbskk4qam]

Just getting started in leather craft. I would like to see a video on casing. How much is too wet, too dry and just right.

[@jennifercrumpton8483]

You make that look easy

[@jimmie8287]

I would like to see a video on oak leaf and acorn tooling. Thank you

[@jenniewilliams1668]

That's hilarious that your wife thought they were too big - of course I came to this channel looking for tooled EARRINGS that would - yes - be huge. To each her own. Warm regards Jennie

[@amandameglio2903]

Nice earings. I am a very beginner with only a little experience making a hatchet cover and some gouge covers. It was amazing to see how the details just kept coming and coming and intricate the earings were when finished! Nice.I was wondering about preparing the leather when done.I do not prefer painting but keeping it fresh and preserving it. Also that deer foot looks very interesting. Also I see that you strop on the swede side of the strope and am wondering how sharp you want to get the tool, or not so you do not hammer through it.

[@DanielReachCreations]

Thank you! I can definitely add those to the list of videos. You can use the finished or flesh side for stropping. You just want a nice sharp edge to the blade when you're done. If the blade drags or stutters, you either need to strop it a few more times or moisten your leather. When you say "So you don't hammer through it" I'm assuming you're talking about when you're beveling. If you cut roughly 1/3rd of the way through the leather (less for very thin leathers), you shouldn't have a problem with "hammering through it."

[@angellalewis2344]

HI Daniel I would like a video on tooling I am 13 and benn doing leather for two years but just started carving could also use avido on antiquing thanks for the videos🙂

[@cowgirlj57]

I’m a very much beginner and i would appreciate seeing how you taped and removed taped backing, if that was done for this project.

[@timhubbard7656]

I would like to see airbrushing patterns and designs. More in depth tips and instructions. Pros and cons at an in depth perspective.

[@Przykominku]

How about a video on preparing a reusable pattern and how it should be safely transferred onto the leather.

[@shellyhahn3794]

I would love to see more tooling for the newbie. And where do you find tooling patterns or how do you create a pattern. I would love to do a cross

[@nathank4708]

Nice video. My dad passed away last year. He was doing leather work since 1970. He was always told to start a business. But only did it for family and friends. Never charged. I guess relaxing for him. But i received his tools. So i tried starting a project for my two girls( small purses) and what i think is 2- 3 oz or 3-4. Very thin. We i got to the point of stitching. And it just blows out the edges. Big mistake trying that. All the patterns where cut and dyed. 😞. I do have some 8-9 oz. But dont have a skiver tool. My nearest shop is 45 miles away. And im unemployed. So thats out of the question. Wish i learned more from my dad. I have been watching Chuck on here did my first mystery braid and 4 strand braid. 👍

[@DanielReachCreations]

Sorry you lost your dad. I can imagine thats very difficult. Learning leather craft has to feel like a way to keep him with you though. For the 8-9 oz leather, you could make a belt for them. Just add spots and decorative rivets. That would add a lot of shine, which young girls usually love. Keep at it...lots of projects you can do when you're new to leather crafting.

[@IzzitMesUtopia]

I would love to see airburshing dyes on pre and post tooled items, so is it better to do it before or after tooling (if you don't mind the colour bleeding too much)

[@jameshughes1947]

I would love to see how to do a çeltic knot design I think the flowers are cool but I don't have any projects that a flower would work on yet.

[@DanielReachCreations]

Agreed! Floral work is incredibly challenging, but it's not as common of a style that you see people wearing. Thats why most of the videos I've done, and will do in the future, focus more on what you might call the "fun" stuff. Things that aren't overly serious. We've done a pirate journal, christmas ornaments, a celtic knot (2 weeks ago I think), and I've got a lot more coming. (Fantasy maps, pirate gear, armor, more celtic knot work...and a lot more). Great suggestion!

[@maddawgnoll]

Let's get into tooling. Something I've come to notice is that tattoo art makes great leather art. Yet there's not a lot of leathersmiths making videos with non traditional artwork. Maybe you can do a series of tooling tattoo art on a wallet or something.

[@DanielReachCreations]

Love that idea!