Leather weaving - new life for old things

2024 Author: Sierra Becker | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-26 03:47

Sooner or later, any leather things come into such a state that it is impossible to use them further. And, it would seem, there is nothing left but to throw out such an object. But they can be given a second life by mastering a simple needlework technique - leather weaving.

Scythes, chess "boards" and something else

Leather is a soft and supple material. It is ideal for creating not only jewelry, but also decor items. Bracelets, earrings, necklaces, lampshades, chairs, bags - all this can be done by "taking into service" leather weaving.

There are many techniques that allow you to create new original things from outdated items. Among them, handmade leather goods such as support bracelets, hemstitch, braids and braided rings are the most popular. The key to success is the competent selection of materials.

Choice of base and tools

For this type of needlework, it is best to choose only genuine leather. Moreover, its type depends on what the final product will be like. So, if in the technique of weavingit is planned to make a belt or bracelet, then the choice should fall on the skin of the calf. But the softer pig skin is perfect for creating covers, making necklaces and earrings, or decorating bags. Goatskin is also suitable for the same purposes.

All three skin types are easy to tell apart. The first has a smooth surface, the second is characterized by the presence of a soft structure and rare traces of pores, and the third has a finely porous texture.

After the material has been chosen, the tools must also be purchased. Leather weaving, like any kind of needlework, requires you to have a mandatory set of "auxiliaries":

1. construction knife with the least blade play;
2. skin polishing knife;
3. tailor's scissors;
4. Punch for art holes and rivet holes;
5. chisels are semi-circular and straight for edging and slitting;
6. simple and shoe hammer;
7. metal rulers of different lengths;
8. compass-meter;
9. PVA glue and leather.

This list of materials is minimal and sufficient to get started with this technique. As skills improve, the list of "tools" is replenished.

Test pen

In order to understand what this type of needlework is, it is enough to make the first bracelet in the style of "Flower Children" (hippies).

First, you should choose a piece of calf skin, the length of which does not exceed 25 centimeters. Further from it are cutthree cords with a width of 3 millimeters. At the level of three centimeters from the edge, the cords are fastened with a clamp, after which they are very tightly braided with a simple braid until the free ends reach a length also equal to three centimeters.

Parts of the cord that have not become oblique are treated with leather glue so that they become a single strip. As soon as the product dries, its ends are cut off to a length of one centimeter (using a chisel), and then decorated with metal tips. The bracelet is ready.

Leather weaving is a fascinating process that allows you to create original decor items and jewelry. Try it! The result will not disappoint! And handmade genuine leather products will become a source of positive emotions!