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An overview of how to use Buckleguy 3-piece DIY Leather Wet Molds to make leather valet trays yourself in 5 easy steps. No leather working experience necessary.
Steps:
1) Choose leather. Vegetable tanned leather is best. Cut leather piece about 1.5" to 2" inches wider than the mold size.
2) Soak leather in warm water for 5-10 minutes.
3) Place leather over the inner mold, and then place the outer mold on top of the leather and push down fully over leather.
4) Place clamps on edges of outer mold and wood base.
5) Let sit for 24 hours until dry.
Once the leather is dry, cut evenly around the edges and burnish and your tray is ready to go. The marine-grade plywood molds can then be used over-and-over to make more.
Wet molds are great to make a ready-to-use leather tray, bowl, dish, or catchall. You can also use wet molded leather to add structure to bags, wallets, purses, cases, card holders, and similar leather goods.
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Video Chapters:
00:00 - Leather Wet Mold Features
01:14 - The Best Leather for Wet Molding
02:32 - Soaking Leather Before Wet Molding
03:17 - How to Insert Leather Into Wet Mold
04:55 - Best Way to Clamp Leather Into Wet Mold
06:40 - How Long Wet Molded Leather Takes to Dry