Leather Love
REPAIRS ~ A Rip in a Car Door Handle Get's Fixed ~ There's a First For Everything
When a son asks his Leather-Working Momma to repair the leather he just ripped on the handle of the back seat, passenger side door, she has two choices; say no and he goes somewhere else, or, you give it a go and make an attempt at doing something you have never done before. I did the latter and made this "before and after" video short to capture my first go at repairing leather car upholstery. We all know that this could have gone very wrong, but thankfully, all the years I have spent honing my craft were put to good use and I passed the...
How African Recycled Glass Beads are Made!
I am obsessed with handmade beads, especially those that are made in Africa. I have to stop myself from purchasing beads that I cannot yet incorporate into a design, although, there have been times when a bead will be the inspiration behind the design.
Today, while searching for a sky blue African Glass Bead for one of my popular designs, my Cliff Booth Replica Leather Bracelet, I stumbled across a video of how these recycled glass beads are made. All these years that I have been using them in many of...
As Seen on TV ~ My Leather Dragon Scales
A quick video clip I made because.......my dragon scales made their television debut! You can spot them on this "thing's" right arm. If you're a LEGACIES fan, then you saw him in episode 8, #longtimenosee, and in a few episodes after that. Costume Designer, Ann Walters was the mastermind behind this costume. 👏
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What Does It Look Like When You Combine Dragon Scales With Fur?
Today I would like to invite you into my world of fashion design and leather crafting. I will take you with me on a journey of sorts into the creation of a custom leather costume, beginning with the request. I was asked if I would make something like this...four pieces; a shrug, a halter top, a belt/skirt/chaps piece, and boot covers.
With this project, and unlike a lot of other custom projects, there weren't many boundaries set before me. I was given total artistic freedom and...
Making My Leather Dragon Scales & my DRAAK Dice Bags
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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