Leatherworking Station

Make: Various

Model: Various

Serial Number: Various

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. It is considered higher quality in comparison to chrome-tanned leather. Vegetable tanning is one of the main leather production methods in use today: approximately 10% of all leather is vegetable tanned.

Chrome-tanned leather uses chemicals to tan and is a faster, less costly process. 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. Beveler - A beveler is a tool with a metal blade that is used to remove the square corners from the edges of leather goods. 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. Leather glue Make sure you are using glue that is specific for leather and suede. 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 ring

Safety

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Certification

Canvas Quiz

Maintenance

General maintenance

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Specific Maintenance Tasks

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