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hand stitching, hand stitching leather, long wallet, molds, zipper mold, zipper wallet - June 23, 2022

A SOLUTION TO ASSEMBLE ZIPPERS PERFECTLY

INTRODUCTION Zipper wallets are great as they can hold all kind of useful things and safely, they used to be mainly appreciated by women but I can see a lot of men using them as well now. There are globally two existing sizes on the market: • One is long and rectangular and measures roughly 20 by 10 centimeters • The second one, more compact, is generally square and is about 10 by 10 cm We are showcasing here is the larger version, it has 12 credit card pockets, a central zipped section that can hold coins, the wallet is roomy...

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leather stamping press, stamping press review - September 20, 2021

Stamping press review

Hi there, As you know we make custom leather stamps and I am often asked what kind of press I would recommend. Most of us are artisans and not having a ton of money to spend. For those working with veg tanned leather and small stamps, a handle and a mallet can do. 👇Link to the machine and video review at the end of the post👇 WHY GETTING A HEAT PRESS? Many of us are also looking for some versatility and need to stamp other types of leather or to stamp logos with gold or silver foil, then, a hot...

MAKERS SPOTLIGHT #4 : Alexandre Tritz

AM-Leathercraft : Can you introduce yourself in a few words? Alexandre Tritz : Born in 1996 I grew up in a French Caribbean island (Martinique) and I also studied at a business school there. I discovered leather craft three years ago in the workshop of my uncle in Germany. He is a knife maker and makes some simple leather sheathes. After my studies I moved to Paris. I am also a photographer with 8 years experience, I have been leather working for one and a half years and I make a living from these two activities. Your skills are really good!...

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April 23, 2019

MAKERS SPOTLIGHT #3: Julien Douve

This French craftsman quits his day job, starts travelling around the world with his tools and some leather... Julien Douve will soon be back to France where he will settle down and open up his own "atelier". Brief Introduction of yourself and the company: AM: Please tell us a bit about yourself, your previous professional experience, where did you learn the trade how you got into it and your location. Anything you are passionate about or love to do when you are not making leather goods, please tell us? JD: My name is Julien, I was born in a...