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=Description= | =Description= | ||
A set of handheld carving tools to manually carve into leather. | A set of handheld carving tools to manually carve into leather. Essential leather carving tools include a swivel knife for outlining, various stamps (bevelers, shaders, backgrounders) for texture, and a rawhide/poly mallet for striking. These tools are used on dampened vegetable-tanned leather, allowing for precise, detailed designs. A marble slab provides a solid, stable base for carving, while a strop keeps the knife sharp. | ||
=Applications= | =Applications= | ||
*Adding designs to leather boots | *Adding designs to leather boots | ||
*Adding designs to leather wallet | *Adding designs to leather wallet | ||
=Guides and Manuals= | |||
*[https://theleatherguy.org/blogs/leather-101/basic-leather-stamping-and-carving Basic Leather Stamping and Carving] | |||
=How to Use= | =How to Use= | ||
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkcbnXQwPt4 Leather Carving for Beginners] | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkcbnXQwPt4 Leather Carving for Beginners] | ||
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[[Category: Textiles Lab]] | [[Category: Textiles Lab]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:52, 13 February 2026
Description
A set of handheld carving tools to manually carve into leather. Essential leather carving tools include a swivel knife for outlining, various stamps (bevelers, shaders, backgrounders) for texture, and a rawhide/poly mallet for striking. These tools are used on dampened vegetable-tanned leather, allowing for precise, detailed designs. A marble slab provides a solid, stable base for carving, while a strop keeps the knife sharp.
Applications
- Adding designs to leather boots
- Adding designs to leather wallet