A detailed introduction to the tools for beginners who want to make handmade DIY leather goods

Recently, many novice friends have been asking in the group: "What tools do I need to buy if I am new to Pi Pit?" This question seems simple, but in fact it is difficult to answer. Many people cannot give an accurate answer. In fact, there is really no standard answer to this question. It depends on your work, material, craftsmanship, etc. to determine the correct tool to use. I have been struggling with this issue. I wrote a long article to introduce the tool, and also recorded a video for more than an hour. Later, I gave up because the video file was too large, and then changed to recording. I always felt that my voice was too loud. Its low-pitched but not loud. I feel like I'm going to fall asleep when I listen to it, let alone Piyou. In the end, I chose to use pictures and texts to answer this question. I am also a novice leather craftsman. I have been working in leather crafts for more than a year, and I have yet to produce a work that I think is perfect. I'm just sharing with you some of the knowledge I only know in this area. Well, I am a bit of a mother-in-law, so don’t blame me friends, let’s get to the point!
1. Utility knife, leather knife

Prepare both and use them alternately, which can save a lot of effort in sharpening 2. Steel ruler

This one has long, short, straight and angular ones. You can choose them according to your own preferences. 3. Cutting pad

GodDevice, protect the blade, protect the desktop, different sizes and thicknesses, free to choose 4. Spacing gauge edger

In my opinion, choose one of the two, each has its own advantages, but just choose one of them. 5. Awl

It’s so useful that it’s something you can’t live without. It’s a must, and there’s not much to say. 6. Ling Zhan

This one has many specifications, with different cutting distances and different teeth. As shown in the picture above, there are many types. My personal suggestion is to choose the one with 4MM tooth pitch. It is best to buy A set of 1, 2, 4, 6, 10 comes with 7. Wide shovel

This is the most expensive of all my tools. I recommend buying a better one. I bought a 45 yuan one before, but it couldn’t be shoveled. Of course, if the new leather friend does not have such high requirements for the work, you can not buy it for the time being, but if you play for a long time, this one is indispensable. 8. Edger

Note the many differencesThe specifications are selected according to the thickness of the leather used in the work. It is recommended to buy a better one. If it is too late, the edge will be intermittent when it is rolled out. New leather friends may not need to buy a thinning knife for the time being. 9.

You can buy the leather according to the thickness of the leather required for the work. It is best not to use this. The peeled leather will be different in thickness. If you must use this, it is recommended to buy more. Some blades. 10.Glass plate

You can also use a mirror marble board. This is placed under the leather and used when trimming and thinning the leather. It works wonders. I think this thing is temporary for new leather friends. You don’t have to buy it, you won’t need it 11. Scraper

It is used to treat the bed surface. The picture shows a scraping board. The effect is the same. Of course, a polished tempered glass board can also be used. New leather friends can use other smooth things instead, such as the butt of the sanding stick 12. Sanding stick

As shown in the picture, you can choose one of the two. There are many beech, lotus, and rosewood. I personally recommend choosing the cheaper one, because there are still many places to spend money. Of course, there are also There are many other sanding tools, I think this one is the most cost-effective 13. Sanding Strip

Haha, there are a lot of nail polishing shops in nail salons. They have many uses, the price is affordable, and they are easy to use. 14.Rubber hammer

The one in the picture is the most affordable. I don’t recommend wooden hammers and the like. I don’t want you to eat dirt if you are a newbie, but you will regret it if you buy a hammer that cannot be used at home. 15.Hand sewing needles

The round-head hand sewing needle, please note that it is not the one used to sew clothes at home. The needles used to sew clothes and quilts at home can easily damage the leather surface and get on the fingers. Of course, it may also be penetrated by thick leather. The holes are different from the ones that come out. There are many specifications, thick, thin, long or short, it all depends on your preference. 16. Hand-sewn wooden clamps

Because two hands are used for sewing at the same time, so the work needs to be clamped with a clip, so this hand-sewing wooden clip is very convenient. This one has the leather. Yes, its function is to protect the leather surface. I personally suggest that if your requirements are not high, you can buy an ordinary one, then take it home and wrap it with rags with tape yourself. 17. Rubber pad

It is used as a cushion when punching and chopping, to protect the chopping teeth and tabletop. There are certain treasures of different sizes and thicknesses.There are many, choose according to your needs. I used a thick book with some scrap leather on it as a backing board. Consumables: Medical rubber gloves or finger cots, sandpaper 400, 600, 800, 1000, 1200, 1500, 2000 mesh. Small clips (the clamping force should not be too strong, it is best to cut off scrap leather and use it as a cushion), cotton swabs, and rags. Wax threads (round and flat, thick and thin, and in different colors) are recommended to buy commonly used ones such as brown, white, and black. Bed surface treatment agent, edge sealing fluid, white latex, leather maintenance oil, etc. The above are the tools I recommend for everyone. Of course, there are many tools that are also commonly used. I have not recommended them here. You just need to think about what you want to do when you have an idea in your mind, and you can choose to add a few tools according to your work. . For example, if we want to make a belt, we have to think about using punches. There are many specifications of punches, so we have to choose carefully. You also need four-button installation tools and screwdrivers. Depending on the process, you can make reasonable supplements yourself. As time goes by, new leather friends will naturally be able to choose the tools they need after they have a certain understanding of leather goods. As the saying goes, in this industry, we must learn and buy. Finally, I wish you all to dig deeper and deeper into the pit of handmade leather goods.

Introduction to handmade leather goods making tools for beginners