TANDY SKILLS: AIRBRUSH SAFETY Airbrushing is, without a doubt, one of the most consistent and least difficult application methods for a large variety of chemicals used in leather crafting. There is also a wide variety of airbrush systems that can...
Learn how to 2D & 3D stamp by following a step-by-step tutorial with Tandy Leather Colorado Springs #136 store manager, Nicole Bradford! Products: Hefty Handle 8190-00, 8190-01 2D & 3D Stamps Craftool® Bakelite Mallet 3308-00 Fine Mist Sprayer 2089-01 Veg-Tan...
Rivets & Burrs Products: Craftool® Pro Flat Head Poly Maul (35061-01) Craftool® Rivet & Burr Setters (8110-01) Craftool® Rivet Cutting Pliers (3241-00) Craftool® Round Drive Punches (3777-01) Instructions: Step 1: Use the side with the hole to press the washer...
Tandy Skills: Edge Finishing Clean, smooth, professional-looking edges are the key to any leather project, and we've broken down the process in step-by-step detail to help you learn this essential leatherworking skill! Step 1: Edge Trimming When creating a finished...
Bonding Leather Tandy has a variety of leather adhesives used to stack leather. It is important to think about whether you need permanent adhesion or to temporarily hold your project in place as you sew. Make sure that your project...
Applying Finish to Leather Choose your Finish Adding a leather topcoat is essential for more vibrant color and to seal your leather. Tandy has a wide variety of products to add a finish to your projects. These products can be...
Choose your Dye Tandy has a wide variety of products to add color to your projects. Whether you choose an alcohol- or water-based dye, you want to test it on a scrap piece of leather first. It is always a...
The saddle stitching technique—also known as hand stitching or two-needle stitching—is time-consuming but ends up stronger than a machine stitch. If a thread is cut on one side of a saddle stitch, but the other side remains intact, the overall...
