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'''Vegetable-tanned leather''' is tanned with natural vegetable tannins to alter the protein structure of the hide, causing it to become leather. This type of leather typically takes a longer amount of time to create. It is considered higher quality in comparison to chrome-tanned leather. Approximately 10% of all leather is vegetable-tanned.
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'''Vegetable-tanned leather''' is tanned with natural vegetable tannins to alter the protein structure of the hide, causing it to become leather. This type of leather typically takes a longer amount of time to create. Without any dye or oil, vegetable-tanned leather has a light tan color. It is considered higher quality in comparison to chrome-tanned leather. Approximately 10% of all leather is vegetable-tanned.
  
'''Chrome-tanned leather''' uses chemicals to tan and is a faster, less costly process. Approximately 90% of all leather is chrome-tanned.
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'''Chrome-tanned leather''' uses chemicals to tan and is a faster, less costly process. Chrome-tanned leather comes in a large variety of colors and is often less stiff than untreated vegetable-tanned leather. Approximately 90% of all leather is chrome-tanned. Do not laser cut chrome-tanned leather.
  
 
Veg tan leather is typically thicker and more durable, while chrome tanned leather is thin and less durable.
 
Veg tan leather is typically thicker and more durable, while chrome tanned leather is thin and less durable.
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'''Awl''' - An awl is a tool with a metal point used for marking, piercing, punching, or sewing leather.
 
'''Awl''' - An awl is a tool with a metal point used for marking, piercing, punching, or sewing leather.
  
'''Beveler''' - A beveler is a tool with a metal blade that is used to remove the square corners from the edges of leather goods.
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'''Burnishing Cloth''' - A canvas-like material that will burnish (to seal, smooth, and make shiny through rubbing friction) the edges of your leather workpiece. These can also remove char after using a laser engraver.
  
'''Burnisher''' - A burnisher is used to smooth and harden the edges of leather. It is usually made of wood and smooths leather through applied friction and pressure.
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'''Wood Burnisher''' - A wooden piece with grooves that is used to smooth and harden the edges of leather through applied friction and pressure.
  
'''Leather Glue''' - Make sure you are using glue that is specific for leather and suede.
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'''Dobbers''' - Dobbers are used to apply oil or dye to your leather workpiece.
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'''Leather Dye''' - Leather dye will stain your vegetable-tanned leather. We have a variety of colors available.
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'''Edge Beveler''' - An edge beveler is a tool with a metal blade that is used to remove the square corners from the edges of leather goods.
  
 
'''Maul''' - A leather maul is a striking tool used for stamping, tooling, setting rivets, and more. It is made of a head and a handle, similar to a hammer and mallet.
 
'''Maul''' - A leather maul is a striking tool used for stamping, tooling, setting rivets, and more. It is made of a head and a handle, similar to a hammer and mallet.

Revision as of 01:43, 17 February 2022

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Leatherworking Station

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Ace: Dane Ziegler (dziegler22@georgefox.edu).

Location: The Vault

Description

The Leatherworking Station

Documentation

Terminology

Vegetable-tanned leather is tanned with natural vegetable tannins to alter the protein structure of the hide, causing it to become leather. This type of leather typically takes a longer amount of time to create. Without any dye or oil, vegetable-tanned leather has a light tan color. It is considered higher quality in comparison to chrome-tanned leather. Approximately 10% of all leather is vegetable-tanned.

Chrome-tanned leather uses chemicals to tan and is a faster, less costly process. Chrome-tanned leather comes in a large variety of colors and is often less stiff than untreated vegetable-tanned leather. Approximately 90% of all leather is chrome-tanned. Do not laser cut chrome-tanned leather.

Veg tan leather is typically thicker and more durable, while chrome tanned leather is thin and less durable.

Awl - An awl is a tool with a metal point used for marking, piercing, punching, or sewing leather.

Burnishing Cloth - A canvas-like material that will burnish (to seal, smooth, and make shiny through rubbing friction) the edges of your leather workpiece. These can also remove char after using a laser engraver.

Wood Burnisher - A wooden piece with grooves that is used to smooth and harden the edges of leather through applied friction and pressure.

Dobbers - Dobbers are used to apply oil or dye to your leather workpiece.

Leather Dye - Leather dye will stain your vegetable-tanned leather. We have a variety of colors available.

Edge Beveler - An edge beveler is a tool with a metal blade that is used to remove the square corners from the edges of leather goods.

Maul - A leather maul is a striking tool used for stamping, tooling, setting rivets, and more. It is made of a head and a handle, similar to a hammer and mallet.

Pricking Iron and Chisel - Pricking irons and chisels are tools that are used for marking and creating holes in leather. They are built with equally spaced metal points.

Punch - A leather punch is a hole punch specifically for making holes in leather. They are great for setting rivets or making holes in belts and collars.

Skiver - A leather skiver is a metal tool used to remove and shave thin layers of leather material off of the surface.

Stamp - Leather stamps are made of metal and are used to create designs on your leather’s surface.

Cutting Mat - Before cutting your leather with a utility blade or rotary cutter, set up your work surface with a cutting mat to protect the table.

Training

Operation

There are a wide variety of videos on ring making. The basic process is composed of 4 main steps:

Demonstration

Make a small keychain with a rivet or snap.

General Procedure

Safety

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Certification

Canvas Quiz

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

General maintenance

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Specific Maintenance Tasks

Maintenance Procedure Frequency Done By
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