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* Do not laser cut chrome-tanned leather; this will produce toxic fumes (cyanide gas). Only vegetable-tanned leather is ok to laser cut. If you don't know which type of leather you are using, check with the Maker Hub staff before using the laser cutters.
 
* Do not laser cut chrome-tanned leather; this will produce toxic fumes (cyanide gas). Only vegetable-tanned leather is ok to laser cut. If you don't know which type of leather you are using, check with the Maker Hub staff before using the laser cutters.
 
* You must wear safety glasses when performing any type of hammering at the leatherworking station. Anyone else within a 6-foot radius of you should put on safety glasses too.
 
* You must wear safety glasses when performing any type of hammering at the leatherworking station. Anyone else within a 6-foot radius of you should put on safety glasses too.
* Apply leather dyes in the finishing room to minimize breathing their vapors.
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* Apply leather dyes and finishes in the finishing room to minimize breathing their vapors.
 
* Remember that there are many sharp and pointy tools at the leatherworking station that are specifically designed to cut and puncture cow skin. If it can cut/puncture cow skin, it can certainly cut/puncture your skin. Treat the tools with respect, and exercise good judgment when cutting and puncturing to keep yourself out of the tool's path.
 
* Remember that there are many sharp and pointy tools at the leatherworking station that are specifically designed to cut and puncture cow skin. If it can cut/puncture cow skin, it can certainly cut/puncture your skin. Treat the tools with respect, and exercise good judgment when cutting and puncturing to keep yourself out of the tool's path.
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Practice makes perfect. Don't expect your first leatherworking project to be a masterpiece. Many of these leatherworking techniques simply need to be practiced to gain proficiency.
 
Practice makes perfect. Don't expect your first leatherworking project to be a masterpiece. Many of these leatherworking techniques simply need to be practiced to gain proficiency.
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For additional info, check out these websites [https://www.instructables.com/Introduction-to-Leatherworking/ Instructables], [https://www.manmadediy.com/4482-it-s-easier-than-you-think-a-simple-straightforward-guide-to-getting-started-in-leatherworking/?chrome=1&A1c=1&D2c=1 MMDIY].
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For additional info, check out these websites: [https://www.instructables.com/Introduction-to-Leatherworking/ Instructables], [https://www.manmadediy.com/4482-it-s-easier-than-you-think-a-simple-straightforward-guide-to-getting-started-in-leatherworking/?chrome=1&A1c=1&D2c=1 MMDIY].
    
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