Video tutorialson How to tool and carve leather designs as well as How to stamp leather designs with Craftools and leather stamping mauls. A good swivel knife will help you get off to a good start and I show you
Lace Up — Other styles require you to wrap the lace around your foot (and sometimes your ankle), each time you put on your sandals. I’ve listed these as if they’re separate, but they overlap. For example one style below could be a Thong style, Slip on/off, with a Toe Knot, w...
A knife sheath is a must-have for knife enthusiasts. The sheath helps you handle and transport your knife safely and easily and looks great when made well. One of the most common materials used to make knife sheaths is Kydex, which is a...
Use a angle grinder to make one side of the blade sharp. Use clamps to hold the blade in place while you grind. You can also use a rotary tool to carve detail in the blade. If you have experience with engraving you can engrave your name on the blade. Step 2: Making the Handle To...
Be sure to run your sewing patterns tightly (the 1/4 inch open-cell foam that constitutes the bag’s padding should be compressed hard.) TIPS A– The hip belt pocket should still be usable for fairly flat, non-compressible objects. I personally keep my pocket knife in there. B– If ...
Soak into water for forming the leather piece. Wrap the entire knife with two to three layers of Saran wrap. Use tape to keep everything together. When the leather piece is almost dry, place the wrapped knife on it and fold over the shape of the sheath. Secure the form by using spring...
Tools used: Scissors, slab roller or rolling pin, 45 degree bevel / miter tool, basic wooden tools, clay cutting knife, pin tool, sponge and a soft flexible rib. Clay used: Make sure the clay is not too soft. Let is dry a bit (but not firm leather hard) so that it can still be...
If you have a short growing season, start seeds in peat pots 2 to 4 weeks beforeyour last spring frost date. Squash seedlings do not always transplant well, so handle the roots gently. Most garden stores and nurseries also sell ready-to-plant seedlings—handy if you only want to grow a...
How to Cook a Perfect Porterhouse Take out your steak 30 minutes before cooking to let it come to room temperature. Season generously with salt & pepper. Do not be shy with the salt- this is a big steak and it can handle it!