EASY Design Tricks! (The Dufresne Wallet!)
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- čas přidán 29. 06. 2022
- 25 EASY Pattern & Design Tricks! - Making the [Andy] Dufresne Wallet & My Escape From "Shawshank"!
If you've seen my previous videos ("Behind the scenes"), you'll know the story of my corporate world for 19+ years. And how I escaped finally with the help of leather. . .
This video plays tribute to that epic story.
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Tips & tricks (partial list):
Finding Center - centering rule
Grid lines to find punch center
Cereal boxes for patterns
Make square straight corners
Mark straight corners - square
Bump jigs and squares for pattern cutting
Straight cuts - bump jig
Arc jigs for curves on patterns - arc jigs
Duplicate identical pattern pieces - bump jig
ID window sizing (2 options)
ID window corner clips (on patterns & leather)
Pattern hide layout
Cut long straight lines (longer than ruler) - centering rule
Duplicate leather pieces - bump jig
Transfer pattern shape to leather - corner jig
“X” marks for straight corners - square
ID cut out using straight cutters (“Connect the dots”)
Top curve cut - corner jig
Round off curve top edges
“Slight curve” trick - bump jig
Edge dye w/ water color pen
Mark glue to rough on leather - corner jig
“Pretty / happy corners” - clipped
Edges done before stitch for “loop over” stitch
Burn clipped stitch ends
Have fun!
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- Mascon and ZeeBee Tools -
Main "Shop" Page:
zeebeeleather.com/tool-shop
Square:
zeebeeleather.com/tool-shop/l...
Centering rule:
zeebeeleather.com/tool-shop/l...
Bump jigs video:
• Let’s Make a KANGAROO ...
Bump jigs:
zeebeeleather.com/shop/mascon-...
Handcrafted leather roughers:
zeebeeleather.com/tool-shop/r...
Arc jigs:
zeebeeleather.com/shop/mascon-...
Shop Anvil:
zeebeeleather.com/tool-shop/s...
Brass 1/2” thick bump jig bar (“chunky bar”):
zeebeeleather.com/tool-shop/o...
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Links -
Horween leather:
www.horween.com
Buy Horween (the Tannery Row):
www.thetanneryrow.com
Cutting mat:
amzn.to/3ygmOml
Arbor press:
Harbor freight
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Watches in video (not in order of appearance) -
Watch 1 (Squale):
www.squale.ch/en/home_page
Watch 2 (Archimede):
www.archimede-watches.com/
Watch 3 (Sinn):
www.sinn.de/en/
Watch 4 (Hamilton):
www.hamiltonwatch.com/
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Direct to Amazon storefront - www.amazon.com/shop/masconlea...
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Video links-
Hand stitching leather:
• You can Hand Stitch Le...
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(Disclaimer: Some of the items here are Amazon affiliate links, which means if you purchase an item with the provided links, I get a small commission of the sale, at no added cost to you, which helps to keep this channel up and running. Thanks for the support!)
If you have a question about any tools or supplies not listed here, please leave a comment below and I’ll do my best to direct you accordingly.
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The "sons" -
Mascon Forge - mascon_forge?ig...
Mascon Turnings - mascon_turnings...
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If you have any questions, please post them directly below in the comments. Yes, I read them all and reply (as long I see them).
Foreign (not English) language comments: CZcams still won’t allow “copy and paste” on comments, therefore, any comments written in any foreign language (not English), if I can’t translate, I may request a translation.
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Movie clip credits-
APA Format - Darabont, F. (1994). The Shawshank Redemption. Columbia Pictures.
Chicago Format - Darabont, Frank. 1994. The Shawshank Redemption. United States: Columbia Pictures.
MLA Format - Darabont, Frank. The Shawshank Redemption. Columbia Pictures, 1994. - Jak na to + styl
Watching this video is like a magician showing you how the trick is done. The best tutorials I’ve seen for leather crafts. 🍻
Thanks! 😆
Now I’m craving chicken in a biskit, thanks Artie!
Thanks so much for giving us even more of your crafting process. What you contribute to the leather crafting community can not be undersold. Thanks Artie!
I really appreciate this! And thanks for watching!! Tell a friend. 😆
Love the Chloe clips! Pretty girl....
Thank you!!
AND…….I continue watching…….AND YOU BLOW MY MIND AWAY just by the ease of cutting the pieces out!!!!!
Thanks!!!
Thank you for showing how to make a squared piece of material. I practiced your method and finally cobbled together the tools and process. I am designing my own wallet and I can't wait to get this into practice. Thank you!
Excellent video as always. I've been using cereal box templates forever. Good stock and easily managed. The plywood helped alot. Sounds more solid. The obligatory thanks for Chloe and a well done tutorial. Bravo.
😆 yeah. Almost forgot about Chloe!!! But I got it.
These "how to" videos are really helpful. Thank you for sharing your process.
Thanks !!! Thanks for watching!!
Another great video, always informative and highly entertaining, Beautiful work !!
Thanks, Ken!!! Thanks for watching and tell a friend! 😆
Hello @Mascon Leather , Iwould just like to thank you because you made me discover this amazing world, your job is amazing and it is an inspiration.Thank you.
Thanks for that! And thanks for watching!
It’s a pleasure to watch you do your thing!
😆 thanks for that!! And thanks for watching!
Another very cool and informative video, I caught a couple new tips on using those tools, Thank you for your time in making this video.
Thanks again, for watching!!
Another piece of functioning art! Thanks brother!
Thanks for that!! And as usual, thanks for watching!!
Great video as always Artie! You are going to spoil us going forward...3 video's in almost a months time?! I've had the nesting arc jigs since December and never thought to use them in this way. If you explained the use of them for this type of creation before, I somehow missed it. You just opened up a world of possibilities! Thank you so much for opening your world to us once again!
Thanks!!! Yeah. There are so many uses for all the jigs and arcs. It’s hard to put them all in one video.
Your videos are addictive… in a good way! Cheers.
😆 perfect!!! Thanks for watching!!
Dope rulers I really need a pair for me too !!! Looks PERFECT for Leathercraft 👏🏽
Thanks!!!
zeebeeleather.com/tool-shop
👍🏻Thank You Sir! Great work yet again 👏🏻!
Thanks! And thanks for watching!
Just watched 2 of your videos. Both are amazing. Thanks for the tips and tricks. Got a tool list going now. I'm just starting leather working 2 weeks in.
Perfect!!! Thanks for watching!!
Artie your inspirational and very appreciated thank you for sharing 👍🐶
Thanks for that and thanks for watching!
I think Andy needed a tether on his wallet so he didn't have to bend over to pick it up. Bought the bump jigs, bought the arc's, now I need the ruler. Stop making such useful tools! :). Great video Arty.
😆 thanks!!!
Another great vid. Thanks so much
Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment! Be sure to tell a friend. 😆
I like the Squale watch. Enjoyed the leather work.
Thanks !!
Always like!
Awe !! Thanks!!!! And thanks for watching!
Just like magic. 👍😉.
Thanks!!
Great tutorial! I feel like I could really make one.
Thanks! And thanks for watching!
Andy, oh Andy.. nice work
Thanks!!
Great video, thx!
Thanks for watching!
Wow your video always cool , 😍
Thanks for that !!! I love making them.
Nice 👍
Great work and videos, I like your choice of drinks, if you have not tried Bumbu rum pick some up you will like it!
Perfect!!! Thanks!!!
Great job, sir!
Thanks!! And thanks for watching!
@@MasconLeather I really like it sir and I try to do very similar work.
Another video knocked out of the park. And just a quick tip for anyone that doesn't have any 'cereal boxes'...you can buy a pack of 130lb card stock on Amazon.
Perfect tips!!! Yes. No need to be all fancy with pattern pieces. Hell, i used to use thick old nasty craft paper. Still have those patterns 8 years later. They’re just a guide.
Hi, I love your work! You make it seem so easy hopefully 🙏 one day I can win one of your beautiful wallets.
Awe ! Thanks!!!!
Another great video!
Why do you use the dye pen on the single layer, and the wool dobber on the multi layers?
Thanks again for you content!
Thanks !! Precision
I'm 56 and retired. I got into leather craft 2 years ago to keep busy. You said after 20 years in the corporate world you got into leather craft. How long have you been doing it? You make it look easy. I struggle with some things but an getting better.
Thanks!!! I’ve escaped 5 years ago. Did leather as a hobby for 6+ before that. And created efficiency and techniques based on construction background. (We’re also all brick masons, carpenters, etc.)
@@MasconLeather thank you. You are one of my inspirations..... and not just for the booze. I'm a Wild Turkey Rare Breed man lol
@@jeffreycrossin427 😆 perfect!!! (I’m mascon leather).
Hello, awesome video! What grit sandpaper do you use on your dremel?
Thanks for sharing these tips, I know they make my life easier! What product do you use to finish the flesh side? Looks like Tokonole, but you seem to need to put less effort working into the leather than I do.
Thanks!!! I’m doing a whole video on that part coming soon!
Thanks for watching!
Nice stuff!
Thanks!
Thanks!!
Great video, as always. Any pointers on where to pick up a 2" punch like the one you show? Everyone I seem to find is a corner punch, a belt-end punch or a half-round one...and yours seems to be more of an arc. thx!
Thanks!!! Yep, Amazon. Look for “arc” leather bunch. See my amazon links in video descriptions
Your videos have become my new addiction. Thank you for continually putting out such informative, entertaining product. Your pattern tips and tricks inspired me to try my hand at my first wallet! Please help me keep my sanity - I thought you mentioned that you had a video showing how you made your pony. I have searched and searched and found nada. Any help? Am I just misremembering. Can't wait for the next flick!
Hey!! Thanks for watching!!! And the kind words. No video on how I made it. But I have tons of photos on my Instagram page. When I made them. Over the years
Long time fan. Thanks for sharing all your tips. Was hoping you should share how I might be able to get an Horween ink stamp.
Thanks for the support!!! The stamp. I actually contacted nick Horween and we chatted at length about the legalities and copyright usage of the official logo. So I’d get permission first.
@@MasconLeather Thanks. Does this mean they sell the stamps? I didn't see any info on the site.
Oh. No!!! Not at all. I had to get mine all custom made. With nick’s permission.
Awesome video, have just been getting into leathercraft and your videos have saved me a sh!t ton of time! Might I ask what mm width do you set your wing dividers to? Mine are always too close to the edge or too far in!
Thanks !!! I usually do 5mm
Я тоже очень люблю фильм ПОБЕГ ИЗ ШОУШЕНКА, и мне нравится заниматься кожевенным делом.
Спасибо коллега. 👍
Saludos excelente👍👍👍
Thanks!!
Like your style you are fun to watch. Tell me what is the stuff you put on the back of the leather ?
Thanks!!! Video on that coming soon!
Facanating video %!
Thanks!!
Good very good
Hey there, just like every new video you have... iam hoping that it will be the one that you told us awhile ago now..." that's not pancake batter, stay tuned and I'll tell you what it is. " I always enjoy your vids, as a full time professional artist and Bookbinder... and a avid leathercrafter, I love your style of work sir. I want to start up my channel, but between working in the studio and bindery like a mad man, kids and life going to hell in a hand basket for me... I find time to my self, is few and far between. As always, thanks for the new vid... and iam still waiting lol.
Thanks!!! Yes. Possibly the NEXT video I’ll get into the pancake mix.
Wait what is the liquid used to finish the flesh side? It looks so good when it's done
@shawncorrigan7514 see my video “questions and answers “. At the end I explain it all
Love it brother. Can I ask and sorry if youve answered this before, but what distance from the edge do you set your stitch line. It looked to be about 3/16 but in video format its so hard to tell lol
Thanks! I usually go with 5mm from edge.
I went to the leather store and asked them for proprietary goo……. The guy laughed and said I love Mascon videos too!!! Then tried to sell me blinker fluid for my car. 😉
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Hello great video love your stuff but I am curious about that I believe glue you’re putting on the back or what are you putting on the back thanks
Video coming this week !
Yea thanks
Love your work, how long have u been doing this?
Thanks! About 10 years. See the video on the channel- “behind the brand”.
Great work as usual...
I have a question, what are you using on the back of your leather to slick it down? (The white stuff)
I tried to go back and watch though most of your videos to find out before I asked...
See the comment right before yours. I’ll be explaining all of that in another video.
Hi Art, 2 things, can you you tell me what type of edge paint you use? And the white cream substance you work into the back of the leather, is that the same as you use for burnishing, Tokonole?
Thanks for another great video!! All the best, Matt from England 🇬🇧 👍
No edge paint. Nothing synthetic. It’s fiebings dye. And white mud. Coming up in a video soon!!
Hello, I’ve been watching you for about a Year or so, thank you. I just took the jump and purchased your ruler and square. Oof! Love them and I consider them an investment. Anywho, you said you were going to make a video on the cream you use to slick down the flesh side. Any chance you could throw me a bone and let me know. Thanks for everything.
Hey!! Thanks for the support and watching the videos ! I’m working on a video right now. Hopefully it’ll be love this week .
I like it, I want one
See my website.
Www.masconleather.com
@@MasconLeather Cheers mate
🤘🤘
so how do you make those awesome press cutter blocks, or do you have them made somewhere?
I have a puzzle maker In Singapore custom
Make them
thanks for the video and the insights into how to create patterns. On a different note, I remember in one of your videos you said that you were going to be answering one of the "burning questions" that a lot of people ask. that is "what is the white goop you are using when burnishing the flesh side of your leather?" . I have not seen a follow up after that. is that still in the plans to answer that or have you already done that, and I just missed it? thanks either way. appreciate all the videos you share with us!
Yes! That’s coming up.
The ironic part about doing designated videos from 1,000s of “burning questions” is - when I do them, they don’t do well. Low views.
Example- I’ve been asked 10,000+ times for a shop tour video. I finally did it, and it was barely watched (relatively speaking). So it’s a bit discouraging, from a creator’s perspective.
@@MasconLeather As one of the ones that actually watched your shop tour video, I thought it was very thorough and well done. It was cool to see your set up for filming and lighting. It was appreciated, and you might be discouraged by limited views, but you willingness to show a bit of your world with others can really be benificial and encouraging to other people out there that are just looking for some inspiration and different ideas. with that being said, thank you. thank you for spending the time to make all the different types of videos that you do. they are all appreciated!
See?!?! YOU are why I do it. People like you. It’s all worth it. Thank you!
I couldn’t agree more myself. Those that understand the workmanship of being a leather craftsmanship will and do truly appreciate the effort you put into making a video like the “shop tour”. As Bob Park signs his books “From my bench to yours” this video is in the same realm, from your bench to ours. I enjoy seeing your set up and seeing how you lay your shop out. Unless i am not accurate there aren’t many videos like that. So thank you for the video and opening up your shop to show everyone else. I am excited and eager to learn what the “white mud” is. I have many bottles of different products that I have bought and I feel like I still don’t have the right stuff lol.
Thanks Rob!
You are amazing. Can you please point me in the right direction find those rulers and curve rulers?
Thanks!!!
All the tools are on this page -
zeebeeleather.com/tool-shop
@@MasconLeather Thanks. Sitting here this evening watching you work. Love the quietness of your videos and love that you name your tools and where you get them. Thanks again.
👍👍
I’m sure you gave mention this in other videos. What is the product you are applying to the back of your leather before you cut out the wallet pieces? Thanks
It’s all explained in my questions and answers video.
What kind of dye do you use for your edges? The exact product would be great to know? Also where did you get that v gouge you use?
Dye - feibings.
V- gouge not in this video. They’re Barry king edge bevelers. See my leather tools video. I explain them all.
I saw the movie and unfortunately I couldn't find the scene where it shows the wallet...thanks for teaching!!
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See my 67 wallets video for 67 other names that aren’t “in” movies, books, etc.
@@MasconLeather Gosh...I thought it was a replica of the wallet that appeared in the movie hahaha...😄😄
Nope.
See this page for many other examples:
www.masconleather.com/new-index
@@MasconLeather Thanks!
What did you use on the edges? Was it the same glue you used to piece it together?
No. See my “32 questions” video. I explain it all.
Artie, what ink pens do you use? The link to Amazon in your description doesn't have them
Watercolor refillable from amazon. 👍
Just curious as to why you cross over the top on your hand stitching
Your videos are always great! I do have a question, though. Is that Horween leather chrome tanned leather, and you're burnishing it with Tokinole? One day, I will invest in Horween, when I have more experience, but I saw that and wondered why you burnished the leather.
And if you have a video that explains that process, please tell me which one!
Horween Dublin. It’s not chrome. But more subtle than straight veg tan. I burnish chrome tan Horween too. Chromexcel, etc. it’s possible if you’re patient enough. See my last 32 questions video for more. 🤘
What did you put on at 7:50? Stiffening glue? Leather conditioner? I'm a pretty basic leather worker so far, but I plan on making this wallet!
It’s to burnish the back. Slick it. Video coming soon! On all those tricks. Thanks for watching!!
@@MasconLeather yes good stuff, I'm very interested in the burnishing of the back. For now I have to buy the less expensive leather, and the back needs work! :-)
What is that stuff you put on the back of the leather before you start working it?
See the questions answered video. I explain it all. 😉
Horween. Nice...
Thanks!!
Can you tell me what you burnish the back with. Thanks
See my question and answer video. I explain it all
Corporate escape quote is too funny. I'm right there with you.
Also, where can I get that ruler you have? The one that finds the center, that is genius
Thanks!!
We make the rulers.
They’re both on this page -zeebeeleather.com/tool-shop
@@MasconLeather thank you!!!
If you have any questions, just let us know ! Thanks!!
@@MasconLeather appreciate it!
@@MasconLeather ended up getting the master square. Stoked for it to come in! And then, after more though I went back and bought a bunch of jigs. Great tools, thanks again! Also, some of the stuff is made in San Diego, so I will be supporting local, cool stuff.
what do you put on the back to slick it down?
See my “questions and answers” video. I explain it all. 😉
Hello I am sure you have gotten this question a 1000 times
What fluid are you using to smooth the back side of the leather
Hey!! I have gotten that question a few 1000 times. And I did a video with all the questions and answers. For that one especially. See my video on “32 burning questions “. It was about a month ago.
Peace and greetings every time you burnish The Edge or put that Solution on the edge what is that
See my questions and answers video. I explain it all. Thanks for watching!
What is the tablet that he crushed to rub into the edges?
I don’t know what you are referring to at all. Tablet? Crushed? 🤷♂️
good gentleman What product is it and what is the use of glass on the back of leather What function does it serve?
Leather. Glass is a burnisher. To smooth it
@@MasconLeather gracias
Love this!! Do you have any opinions on a decent quality “beginners” leather? I love the leather you use but after looking it up, I’m not sure just beginning that I can convince the wife $285 is a good price point 😂
Yes. This will be explained more in my upcoming “Q&A” videos. But acadia leather has some hides that really similar to Dublin. Half the price. Tell them I sent you. 😉
@@MasconLeather much appreciated and I definitely will!!!
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How much is the small wallet you keep showing in the first half of this video ? I don't see it in your shop.
Question for you. The flesh side of the veg tan leather I bought does not look like yours. It’s “more like suede”.
Is it Horween? Dublin? It all depends on the tannery
@@MasconLeather yeah. NOT any of those. Amazon. I’m very, very new at leather craft and I wanted a small lay out of cash for leather. So see if I was any good at it
Oh! That’s ok! That’s perfect. Use it and play. Learn. Have fun!
Do you have a preferred vendor for custom maker's mark stamps?
Leather stamp maker
Thanks!
Where did you get the dye pins?
Amazon
Watercolor pen. Refillable
About to build a bottle jack/scissor jack clicker die machine cause the prices of them things are way to much
How can I order the Dufresne wallet what's the price for one
Email me at artimus71@gmail.com
Next available order slot is October of 2024
Hey bro who did your Logo ?
Will Paterson in London.
instagram.com/willpat?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
what product do you put on the edges , tokonole?
Video coming soon!
@@MasconLeather thanks
@@Martin-lw5iq 🤘🤘
Was really hoping you'd say it was tokonole... just bought a bottle to try out today haha
Do you sell your patterns?
No. Not yet, anyhow
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Thanks !!
“And look, woohoo”…………bahahahahaha
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Olivia!!! hahahahahaha!!!!!
Right?!? 😆
You can make a folder for a4 papers, please!!! ¡!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tanks!!!!!!!
I’m currently booked in 2024. So it won’t be soon.
Столько пафоса)
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I need the pdf file pls😊
No patterns for sale
Schönes Modell. Ich verstehe nur nicht, warum so viel Verschnitt anfallen muß. Man kann es doch auch ohne so viel Abfall herstellen. Immerhin starb dafür ein Tier. Etwas mehr Demut wünsche ich mir. Nicht nur hier, sondern auch in vielen anderen CZcams-Filmen für Leďerarbeiten.
Translation- Nice model. I just don't understand why so much waste has to be made. You can also make it without so much waste. After all, an animal died for it. I wish for a little more humility. Not only here, but also in many other CZcams films for editing.
Stop watching if you don’t approve. Simple.
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革は何を使ってますか？
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What do you use for leather?
@@user-pn4nw1kd3r it’s on the screen in the video. Horween Dublin. 5 oz thick.
Only guilty man in Shawshank.
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Just sitting here imagining how much cereal you would have to eat to make a patter for a big leather bag...
Ah!!! I’m up for that eating challenge!!!
I don't eat cereal but my roommate does so I steal all of the boxes 😁
Hi 👋🏻 I am a real fbi informant.
Confirmed
Very over exaggerated movements, confuses more than it engages the viewer
Wish all the filler movements and words are kept minimum
lol
Some want more. Some want less. Trying to strike a balance.
You’re right handed? Ew!
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Thanks for all your videos. You are a professional teacher. I follow all your videos. Can you give me your Instagram page? I am also very happy for you that you are a happy family.❤
Thanks!!!
Instagram:
instagram.com/masconleather/