A comprehensive summary of the tools you usually need to make handmade leather goods

More and more people are learning handicrafts in their spare time, and handmadeleather goodsIt has become the best choice for many leather goods lovers! When starting out, everyone will always want to collect a set of standard production tools. However, with all the tools on the Internet, it is difficult for beginners to tell whether they are really needed... So, in this issue, we will tell you about these tools for getting started with handmade leather goods. This is what all beginners should know! At least know what each tool can do for you.

1. The basic tools and materials listed here are the most basic necessities. Then according to what you want to do, select the tools and materials needed in the second and third items, and you can start. Lingzhan: It is a tool used to punch holes in the leather for sewing. Commonly used specifications are 4mm cutting distance, 2 teeth (for turning), 4 teeth (for straight lines), and 6 teeth and 10 teeth (long distance is more convenient for straight lines, but not necessary).

Needle: Generally, novice sets include these Shuangyan hand sewing needles, a set of 10 pieces, both flat and round.

Rubber finger Cover: Not necessary, but it feels more useful. It protects your hands and increases friction when sewing needles, and it can also be used when dyeing.

Line: Generally used are 150D flat wax wire andYules round wax thread, both wax threads are made of nylon. The end can be sintered, which is more convenient. The width of the flat wax line is 1mm, which is suitable for some rougher style leather goods. The round wax line is available in thicknesses of 0.45mm, 0.6mm and other specifications, and is more suitable for more delicate styles.

Beeswax: Some threads, such as twine, which do not have wax themselves, need to be waxed to make the thread more durable and lint-free. If the thread becomes fluffy when threading the needle, it will be better if it has been waxed.

Hammer: The main purpose is to knock diamonds and chop them. There are rubber hammers, wooden hammers, nylon hammers, etc. You can also use ordinary rubber hammers at first.

Backing plate : When cutting, put it under the leather to protect the chopper and the table. Haha, there are two types, one is made of plastic which is harder, the other is made of beef tendon board which is softer. Ordinary white steel chopsticks are made of plastic. No problem. Cutting mat: When cutting, use a mat to cushion the cutting leather. The smallest piece is usually A4, which is also available in ordinary stationery stores. It is more useful. Don’t skip this.

Knife: Generally, better paring knives are relatively expensive, and they need to be sharpened for a period of time to keep them sharp. If you are trying it out, just use a utility knife. It is sharp and does not need to be sharpened. If it is dull, just break it into a square. Steel ruler: Used for measuring and when cutting leather with a utility knife to ensure it is straight. Awl: It is not used for any special purpose, but it can be used often, so it is better to have one.

2. Leather processing, leather edge banding tools and materials: There are generally two categories of leather used for handicrafts, vegetable tanned leather (also known as tree tanned leather) Paste skin) and