Specialization in Artisanal Leather Crafting Techniques

Overview

“In the final lesson of this unit, we will teach you the techniques, tools and exercises needed for a seamless bag making experience. You will practice cutting out a curve in your oak tag using your compass and claw knife, as well as achieving a straight cut with a straight edge ruler and rotary cutter. We will also walk you through how to use wing dividers and pricking irons. ”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Technique, Foundations, and Practical Exercises, which is part of the Domestika online course: Specialization in Artisanal Leather Crafting Techniques. Master leather crafting techniques from basic to professional levels, creating unique, high-quality artisanal leather bags.

Partial transcription of the video

“In this lesson, you will learn the techniques, tools, and exercises to have a seamless bag making experience. In this lesson, we are going to be practicing cutting out a curve. We're going to do that on both Oaktag And on leather, so you will need A piece of both. They can be scrap pieces. You will also need your two compasses, and your claw knife. First, we're going to start with our oak tag. Using the compass that has both the point and the pencil, We will draw a simple curve. It should be something similar to the design of the bag, but doesn't have to be exact. Press firmly on the point ...”

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Course summary for: Specialization in Artisanal Leather Crafting Techniques

• Level: Beginner
• 53 students
• 6 units
• 98 lessons (18h 47m)
• 14 downloads

• Category

  Craft, Fashion

• Areas

  Accessory Design, Arts & Crafts, DIY, Fashion Design, Sewing