Handmade Leather: Learn Wet Molding Techniques

Handmade Leather: Learn Wet Molding Techniques

“I hope you have enjoyed the course a lot and that it has transmitted my love for leather and crafts. Each piece we create is unique! Before we say goodbye, let's review the key phases of the project. It would be great if you briefly explain what you have done in each one and accompany the explanation with one or more images. Pattern and cut Make the cardboard pattern and cut out your leather pieces.

Frisado and lasted Next, frize the leather to make it easier to work with. Then submerge the inner piece of the bowl in warm water. Then, last the inner piece using the kickstand and the tips, cut off the excess part and remove the tips. Remove the piece from the last and let it dry. Do this same process with the outer piece of leather on the bowl. Union, cut and extraction Join the two parts of the bowl with the starch and cut the edge. Sand the same and apply the paint with a cloth, starting from the inside. Final details Finally, put pore filler on the edge, so that it is well sealed and use a chalk line to paint it. As a final touch you can make a geometric drawing and carve it on the bottom of the bowl. Now share your final project with all of us by clicking on "Create your project". Remember to share both the final result of your piece and the steps that have led you to it. I am looking forward to seeing your project and being able to help you solve your doubts. Although I ask for your patience, I will try to access the forum as much as I can and what my professional projects allow me. Finally, I want to invite you to actively participate in the forum, not only sharing your progress, but also giving advice and trying to help the rest of the community. See you in the forum. Namaste!”

Partial transcription of the video

“Final Project Hello again. First, I want to thank you for coming this far. Above all, I hope I conveyed to you my love for leather and crafts. I hope that at this point in the course you all have a piece of leather ready to be molded and that you follow the steps that I've taken in the course. Remember that it's better to use a piece of vegetable-tanned cowhide. Then, make your pattern based on the shape of the mold and cut the leather. Don't discard the leftover bits; all leather can be used. Next, you must crimp the leather to make it as flexible as possible. When it's ready, put it in wa...”

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Course summary for: Handmade Leather: Learn Wet Molding Techniques

• Level: Beginner
• 98% positive reviews (126)
• 4303 students
• 5 units
• 16 lessons (2h 38m)
• 2 downloads

• Category

  Craft

• Areas

  Accessory Design, Arts & Crafts, Design