When I'm tooling on thin leather, sometimes I'll put another piece of leather under, it helps me get better depth without really worrying about going trough, it kinds of gives me the right amount of cushioning. I've got this tip from another crafter online, don't remember who, it has worked for me :)
What do you think about using a lighter mallet for thin leather to give greater control of depth? I sometimes like to use a very light rawhide mallet and I can still hit with some force that will not over-hit the tool into the leather.
Hi Joe, Regarding Tooling on thinner Leathers ... can a Modeling Spoon do the work of a Beveler in some cases? Perhaps not as much of a Burnish ... but able to cast/push out the Bevel with little to no risk of going too deep. On another note ... as you were working, the thinner leather seemed to dry out faster ... something to pay attention to? ... or was this just something that happened during filming?
Yes, you’re right on both accounts. Thin leather will dry out very fast so you may need to rewet it a bit more often. And yes, if you’re comfortable with a modeling spoon, I don’t see why you couldn’t take advantage of that for some of the beveling on thin leather.
When I'm tooling on thin leather, sometimes I'll put another piece of leather under, it helps me get better depth without really worrying about going trough, it kinds of gives me the right amount of cushioning. I've got this tip from another crafter online, don't remember who, it has worked for me :)
I needed this one for hobby billfold kit that is thin ,thanks so much.
Thanks. I've ruined projects on thinner leather by going through it
Thank you Joe for the tip, I have always struggled with thinner wt. leather!!!
Thank you for all your tips they really help !!
Great instructional video...
Thx Joe
What do you think about using a lighter mallet for thin leather to give greater control of depth? I sometimes like to use a very light rawhide mallet and I can still hit with some force that will not over-hit the tool into the leather.
For sure. Anything that makes you feel like you have more control is probably a good strategy.
Hi Joe,
Regarding Tooling on thinner Leathers ... can a Modeling Spoon do the work of a Beveler in some cases?
Perhaps not as much of a Burnish ... but able to cast/push out the Bevel with little to no risk of going too deep.
On another note ... as you were working, the thinner leather seemed to dry out faster ... something to pay attention to? ... or was this just something that happened during filming?
Yes, you’re right on both accounts. Thin leather will dry out very fast so you may need to rewet it a bit more often. And yes, if you’re comfortable with a modeling spoon, I don’t see why you couldn’t take advantage of that for some of the beveling on thin leather.
In tape the back and glue it to a cardboard to reach more depth.