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...

My Dragon Scales are 3-Dimensional – they are not tooled or stamped leather! In the video below, I showcase the results of the techniques that I have developed and perfected. See my handcrafted leather dragon scales in action and how they’re used in finished pieces.

 

This short video shows the finished scales up close — revealing their texture, structure, and movement.

Would you like to learn how to make your own leather dragon scales?

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I hosted a "Leather & Laughs" event at my shop the other night for Misty and her friends. With my instruction and guided help [more]

One of the designs I am most proud of is my Amari Braided Leather Bracelet. It really is a simple design - no bells and whistles, or bling-bling. A sleek, sexy, hand-braided leather strap hand crafted from the softest leathers; deerskin. What sets this bracelet apart from just about everything I have seen, is its end cap construction. The end caps are beyond durable. Take a look at the video below.