Leathercrafting
In Both Products and Life, Flexibility Leads to Success
The character trait of flexibility means a willingness to change or compromise as a situation requires.
Throughout the 1800s, one of the primary m...
Things to Keep in Mind When Purchasing Machinery
As a leathercrafter, you may contemplate buying machinery to increase your speed and efficiency. Whether you are a hobbyist or a professional, the...
Choosing The Right Finish for Your Product
One of the topics I get asked about the most is choosing the right finish for a given project. Finishing your leather is a very important step and...
The Secret to Preventing Leather Cracking from Our Founder Harry Weaver
Harry Weaver instilled early on to his employees the importance of wetting leather before bending or folding it to apply hardware and to sew the l...
Factors to Consider When Choosing Mauls
From tried-and-true to modern, there are many materials to choose from when selecting a maul. To help make sense of it all, we talked to Jeremiah ...
Choosing Between Nylon and Polyester Thread
Starting with the right materials for the job is the key to quality, beauty and durability of a product. When it comes to choosing between nylon a...
The Impact of Discernment in Your Life and Work
What is Discernment?
Seeing and understanding people, things, and situations clearly and intelligently.
How Will Discernment Affect My Life?
Life ...
The Popularity of Leather Goods
For products that stand the test of time and get better with age, leather is still the material of choice. A recent search on Etsy, an e-commerce ...
Innovation: Introducing New and Original Ideas
To be innovative, you must have the ability to see past the average. You must not be afraid to act on inspiration to create something better or so...
The Leather Tanning Process and the Trait of Patience
Leather tanning and leatherworking are some of the oldest professions known to man, but acquiring leather has not always been as easy as going to ...
Conditioning Your Skin: 4 Reasons Why It’s Vital
Conditioning can reduce the appearance of other blemishes.
Keeping skin clean and moisturized is one of the best methods to help with healing, d...