Leather Love
From One Leather Flower to a Complete DIY Kit: The Story Behind My Autumn Rose Templates
From One Leather Flower to a Complete DIY Kit
The Story Behind My Autumn Rose Leather Flower Making Kit
Sometimes the most meaningful projects begin by taking something apart.
Several years ago, I created a leather flower entirely by hand. Every petal was individually cut, shaped, molded, and carefully assembled until it became one of my favorite leather flower designs. It wasn't created on a computer or from a template. It simply evolved through the creative process that has guided my leather work for more than twenty years.
Restoring a 30-Year-Old Motorcycle Jacket Back to Life
Restoring a 30-Year-Old Motorcycle Jacket Back to Life
Some projects that come into my workshop are more than just repairs.
This motorcycle jacket belonged to a gentleman named Glen, a longtime rider who had been wearing this particular jacket for around 30 years. It had seen decades of riding, weather, wear, and life. By the time it came into my shop, the leather was heavily faded, dry in many areas, and showing significant signs of age throughout...
Wood or Leather? The Story Behind CHUMA SERIES I
Wood… or Leather?
The Story Behind CHUMA SERIES I
At first glance, most people think the buttons are wood.
That reaction has become surprisingly common whenever I share these layered pieces — buttons, pendants, clasps — handcrafted from leather and shaped entirely by hand.
But they are not wood.
They are leather.
And the story behind CHUMA SERIES I begins with remnants.
The Leather
Years ago, I was commissioned to create custom leather mic stand covers for country music...
A S H I R O — The Making of a Custom Leather Necklace
A custom leather necklace inspired by transformation—hand-braided from fine leather and woven around African Turquoise stones. This behind-the-scenes story reveals the challenges, breakthroughs, and artistry behind a one-of-a-kind commission.
The Story Behind Three Custom Cremation Bracelets for a Family
The Story Behind Three Custom Cremation Bracelets for a Family
A Cremation Bracelet Story: Three Generations, One Memory
Several years ago, a young man named Nik contacted me with a deeply personal request.
His family had recently lost someone very important to them...