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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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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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Jewelry School: Week 1

Posted by heidi on April 10, 2010 | Leave a comment

Last Monday I was a little hesitant about starting school on Tuesday. I have gotten so into my leather work lately that I wasn’t sure I wanted to pursue my 15 year old dream anymore. But with the tuition already … 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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Always room for the Basics

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

Since exiting Corporate America this past January, I’ve had the distinct pleasure of finally learning the “proper” ways to work with Leather. Everything I’ve done until just this past year has been a self-taught experience. Surprisingly, I haven’t been too off the mark with a lot of things. Continue reading →

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