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Lesson: Notebook Cover

Posted by heidi on June 25, 2010 | Leave a comment

There’s an assembly aspect to leather that I haven’t tried on my own before this class. This aspect entails being able to cut straight from the hide without a pattern. Projects like wallets, bags, shoes and notebook covers just to name a few. Everything I’ve done up until this point has been done with a pattern that tells me what kind of leather to use, where to cut, where to punch, and how to stitch. But I wouldn’t call myself a true “Artisan” unless I could do the work I do WITHOUT a pattern. Continue reading →

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Lesson: Creative Stamping

Posted by heidi on June 23, 2010 | Leave a comment

am IN LOVE. Cutting and tooling leather comes very easy to me which you might think is a bit odd. After all, the stamps are already made, so wouldn’t the act of stamping be easier? Well, in theory, you’re right. But when the work is half-done for me, I have a hard time finishing it. I’m much better at creating something from scratch. But this, while it doesn’t come easy to me, is so satisfying to have a piece that looks great. Continue reading →

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Lesson: Mask

Posted by heidi on June 22, 2010 | Leave a comment

Everyone in class was given the same design and Tony highlighted a couple tips & tricks for cutting the pattern out of the leather. There were different tools for us to try out and use and there were quite a few folks in the class that got wonderfully creative with the actual cutting. I love it when folks color outside the lines! Continue reading →

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Gemologist – I am not.

Posted by heidi on June 21, 2010 | Leave a comment

There is one part of Jewelry Design that my classes don’t cover. That’s the identification, faceting, cutting, etc of gemstones. Which is cool, but it’s also a bummer. It’s cool because I’m focusing more on the metal-smithing which is what I’m most interested in. It’s kind of a bummer, too, because there’s really no way to tell if you’re getting ripped off or not. Continue reading →

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Lesson: Flask

Posted by heidi on April 19, 2010 | Leave a comment

I like to have the occasional drink just as much as the next gal. In fact, I searched hi and low for a cute little flask that would fit into my garter belt for my wedding day just so I … Continue reading →

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Jewelry School: Week 2

Posted by heidi on April 18, 2010 | Leave a comment

This full-time school gig is no joke. It’s great and I’m LOVING it. Although I’m ashamed to admit I have not worked on a single leather item since I started school. I thought for sure I’d be able to focus … Continue reading →

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Lesson: Dog Collar

Posted by heidi on April 7, 2010 | Leave a comment

One of the classes that I recently finished with Tony was on making custom dog collars. As a dog-lover and previous dog-owner I love being able to accessorize them (I never made mine wear an argyle sweater, though) and make … Continue reading →

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Lesson: Belt

Posted by heidi on April 6, 2010 | Leave a comment

I’ve always used the belt blanks that Tandy already has cut and available but I’ve never been crazy out them. I’ve always wanted . . . Continue reading →

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