How To Wet Mold Leather

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How To Wet Mold Leather
Wet molding leather is a fun skill to learn because it opens up a whole realm of possibilities in your work. Wet molding leather is literally just that - you wet leather, usually untreated vegetable tanned leather, and mold it into different shapes. Once the leather has dried it becomes rigid and keeps the shape that you formed it into!
Wet molding leather allows you to create card pockets and all sorts of luggage and cases without using lots of seams to create the dimensionality. This is a simple beginner guide to wet molding leather - you can get much, much more intricate and involved with the use of custom single and two-part molds as you get more comfortable with the skill :)

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  • @tattoosteveneo
    @tattoosteveneo3 жыл бұрын

    I watch loads of leather working videos. Most just barely touch the surface of how to’s. I subbed to you and only you because you are, in my opinion, the best of the best on KZread for teaching leather work. Please keep up the great work. Many thanks Steven

  • @jarosawkus1976
    @jarosawkus19764 жыл бұрын

    Hey, commentary brings your videos to the next level! Please continue and thank you for your hard work for all of us!

  • @mrshide3464

    @mrshide3464

    4 жыл бұрын

    Couldn't agree more

  • @timepi437
    @timepi4372 жыл бұрын

    Clear, calm and direct as usual, with attention to detail. I like you showing mistakes a well, like when the bone folder went off course a little, as you also show how to rectify it. Wasn't explained but was still clear. Sometimes I just listen to your videos as I work, sets a good pace and so calming and focusing. Corter Leather is my go-to and I'd say the best on KZread. Thank you for sharing your experience.

  • @RANDOM-jpg93
    @RANDOM-jpg936 күн бұрын

    Your videos really helped me alot. Thank you so much.

  • @Thea_MojaveOutliersWhipmakers
    @Thea_MojaveOutliersWhipmakers4 жыл бұрын

    I know you get a lot of compliments about your ASMR vids, but I really love it when you talk--I like to play vids like this as I'm working in the shop, so I'm listening instead of watching the whole time. And this is just a lovely vid! Thank you so much!

  • @xanderblythe5852
    @xanderblythe58524 жыл бұрын

    One of the best wet molding videos I’ve seen the close up was really helpful awesome vid I think I’m gonna make a wet molded belt pouch for my turkey call and striker 🤙🤙

  • @marilynnawara2119
    @marilynnawara21196 ай бұрын

    Clear instruction that is easy to understand.

  • @desmondehoppie4758
    @desmondehoppie47583 жыл бұрын

    Great Tutorial. Your verbal instructions and visuals are very helpful. Thank You for taking the time to make this video.

  • @meepmorprobotcaptain
    @meepmorprobotcaptain4 ай бұрын

    I know this is an older video, but THANK YOU. I've been trying to design an external pocket for a bag and this exact thing just solved an enormous headache I've been trying to solve for days.

  • @JRobertClark
    @JRobertClark2 жыл бұрын

    Well done! Exactly what I needed to know. Just starting with leatherwork, so I love these task-specific tutorials. Thanks so much!

  • @scamartist26
    @scamartist264 жыл бұрын

    Using the bone molder to correct the mistake is the best part. Man you guys are killing the videos.

  • @robwallis1277

    @robwallis1277

    4 жыл бұрын

    I wish he'd given commentary on that. That's how you know you've advanced, you not only make the mistakes, but you know how to fix it.

  • @robwallis1277
    @robwallis12774 жыл бұрын

    Great video, and the sharpie gives a nice smooth, flat area for stitching after.

  • @katcankan7129
    @katcankan71294 жыл бұрын

    It was helpful to review the moulding process 😊

  • @NikIV
    @NikIV4 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful Simplistic Tutorial

  • @DashDrones
    @DashDrones4 жыл бұрын

    Supposed to be asleep, I have work in the morning. At least I will watch this and have lovely dreams about high end leather wallets tonight.

  • @franziskapala8723
    @franziskapala87233 жыл бұрын

    This was super helpful, thanks a ton! 🙇🏼‍♀️💖

  • @aryktube
    @aryktube2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks all your videos. Really informative. Keep up the excellent work.

  • @JjosefJjosef
    @JjosefJjosef4 жыл бұрын

    Good job breather 👍👍👍

  • @lc___________
    @lc___________2 жыл бұрын

    Great detailed tutorial, thanks so much!

  • @khoaptran
    @khoaptran7 ай бұрын

    Very specific and detailed ... even I can understand it! :)

  • @MacBookAir-cu4fb
    @MacBookAir-cu4fb4 жыл бұрын

    Just pulled the trigger on some 2.5-3 Oz veg tan leather. Sadly, they only had 26sqft 🙈 I couldn’t justify paying 1/5 for about 1/25 of the size, so I just went with the big one... really looking forward! And your videos are a blessing in the current situation to not get bored!

  • @shirleymalar2773
    @shirleymalar27734 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful video! Now, on to your project videos!

  • @FosterandBoys
    @FosterandBoys4 жыл бұрын

    excellent tutorial thank you!

  • @jishimoari
    @jishimoari4 жыл бұрын

    I like your work.

  • @deepakbhardwaj474
    @deepakbhardwaj474 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome job done ... your video simplified my doubts and made my idea come to life. Regards 🙏

  • @Balbis1333
    @Balbis13333 жыл бұрын

    i wish i knew it was that easy, thanks dude

  • @deebanx6735
    @deebanx67352 жыл бұрын

    Amazing thank u for sharing your work

  • @simplyorange8553
    @simplyorange85532 жыл бұрын

    Great info, thank you!

  • @Sick1982
    @Sick19829 ай бұрын

    Super helpful! Thanks!!

  • @synwannleathercraft8506
    @synwannleathercraft85064 жыл бұрын

    Thank this the best moulding vidio

  • @ozanli_Gen6
    @ozanli_Gen64 жыл бұрын

    Sağol, əla işin var, like from AZE 🇦🇿

  • @billholb1974
    @billholb19743 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful..thank you!

  • @katcankan7129
    @katcankan71294 жыл бұрын

    Ok lets do this Corter 😃

  • @georgecarra
    @georgecarra Жыл бұрын

    MANY - MANY - THANKS

  • @hodatareq7409
    @hodatareq74094 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @oddanneout
    @oddanneout2 жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous

  • @wallaceviviansadventures2095
    @wallaceviviansadventures20954 жыл бұрын

    great job i wet mold a lot, i am going to try this way. but just wondering if this i pouch is it natural color or did you put a finish on it. love your work. take care

  • @carlosbello9280
    @carlosbello92804 жыл бұрын

    Bellisimo estuche.

  • @SvensktTroll
    @SvensktTroll Жыл бұрын

    Reading the comments made me realize how lucky i was to pick your video as my first leather forming video. Will check out a few more and hope i find the answers i am looking for 😉 Leave an comment if you look at the video. The algorithm 😇

  • @Vasylbovy4
    @Vasylbovy4 Жыл бұрын

    thank you!!!!!!!!

  • @YarnoldJ
    @YarnoldJ Жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @hmok7641
    @hmok76414 жыл бұрын

    It was helpful

  • @cbjewelz
    @cbjewelz2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video! Note however that boiling leather was likely not the method used for armor! It creates very brittle leather. Oven heating seems to be the best method

  • @squirlnutsbigsack4864
    @squirlnutsbigsack4864 Жыл бұрын

    I really liked this video, thank you. I've been cleaning soiled leather holsters with isopropyl alcohol and a brush followed by a water rinse. I did also read years ago to use isopropyl to mold with. Would that deteriorate the leather or destroy the integrity of it in any way? So far it is the quickest easiest way I've found to actually clean and sterilize an inside the waistband holster...think years of sweat, and body oil buildup 🤢🤢..... id genuinely appreciate any input. Thanks👍

  • @markhuisinga1698
    @markhuisinga16983 жыл бұрын

    You've probably answered this in another video but I'm wondering if you can oil or wax this leather after wet molding? I want to make a handgun holster with an additional pocket (both wet molded ) but want it to keep its shape if it gets wet while out in the field. By the way I'm subscribing to your channel this is the first video I've watched and love the content.

  • @francoleathercraft5526
    @francoleathercraft55264 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos, where did you buy your tool box?

  • @EE-eg2bp
    @EE-eg2bp3 жыл бұрын

    How do you get and lay a straight stitch line after this? And how do you cut straight edges? This is what I am struggling with especially with weird shapes.

  • @mikesandoval5296
    @mikesandoval52963 жыл бұрын

    I have a question. Do you stamp and tool you leather before or after you wet mold?

  • @artemistv3221
    @artemistv32212 жыл бұрын

    Hello and thank you for your informative Video. I have pull up leather and want to make a binder. But i don't know if it works with this sort of leather, because is full of wax. The Leather is really flappy. I want it more harder but not too hard on the side, but not on the back, to open and close the binder. How i can do that? The binder should be one peace and not three peaces of 2 peace hart and 1 flexible. Can i put the water on section of the leather? Can i damage the leather if my project are finish and later if i use it that damage on the edge where the hard section goes into the flexible section? Loose the Leather after the threatment the characteristic of pull up? I think so, can i do the same "pull up leather care" like before after the threatment? Sorry for my english. I hope you understand it.

  • @oscargermanespinosareyes999
    @oscargermanespinosareyes9993 жыл бұрын

    Hello. What thickness must have the leather to molded?

  • @robthewaywardwoodworker9956
    @robthewaywardwoodworker99564 жыл бұрын

    Good tutorial. Great close up shots. Thanks. Also, does the veg tan dye up the same after you've done that to it? I was thinking it might be a fun way to add pockets to a pack or bag. Thanks again.

  • @Corter

    @Corter

    4 жыл бұрын

    you can dye it after :) Some people also dunk leather in dye and use the moisture from the dye to wet mold as well, though I"ve never done it that way

  • @robthewaywardwoodworker9956

    @robthewaywardwoodworker9956

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Corter Thanks!

  • @robwallis1277

    @robwallis1277

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Corter That sounds like a lot of dye!

  • @qitmeerraza8685
    @qitmeerraza8685 Жыл бұрын

    I used oil pull-up leather Veg Tan leather but after getting dry leather was a little soft... I tried to mold a cigarette box. But failed.. can you suggest me how to make it hard after dry

  • @leemarylohman3852
    @leemarylohman38524 жыл бұрын

    Have you ever considered making a video of a belt mounted holster for an iPhone or a Samsung mobile phone?

  • @manuelsepulvedag.425
    @manuelsepulvedag.4254 жыл бұрын

    Hola no hablo inglés pero me gustaría saber donde puedo comprar tus productos desde Mexico

  • @paledeerwoman
    @paledeerwoman4 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial. Can you tool the leather before wet molding it? Will it retain the details afterwards?

  • @robwallis1277

    @robwallis1277

    4 жыл бұрын

    You can tool and carve, but best to stay away from areas that may get stretched a lot during the moulding.

  • @steeleschraeder5208

    @steeleschraeder5208

    4 жыл бұрын

    If you want to decorate a little. My I suggest burning the leather with a "wood" burning pen. On a lower heat setting. This looks pretty good in my opinion.

  • @jaredwillms2614
    @jaredwillms26144 жыл бұрын

    What leather do you use and where can I buy it?

  • @nursaraswad8886
    @nursaraswad88863 жыл бұрын

    Halo. Is full grain leather could be molding wet too ?

  • @mukheshk.g.1850
    @mukheshk.g.18504 жыл бұрын

    After watching your last video I was thinking you stopped giving commentary and luckily you didn't stop!!! Please give commentary in all the videos so we will get more information.

  • @Corter

    @Corter

    4 жыл бұрын

    We do both styles :) we like making the quiet ones too

  • @whazee
    @whazee4 жыл бұрын

    Question: if you have made something with tooling patterns, then dyed and applied antique finish - can you still wet mold your leather? (I have a simple knife sheath)

  • @chemclimber

    @chemclimber

    4 жыл бұрын

    I have done this with knife sheaths. But I don't submerge the leather. I just pour some down the inside of the sheath the put the knife in and mould it by hand.

  • @munch15a
    @munch15a2 жыл бұрын

    is there a suggested OZ you would you use ?

  • @Red-Feather
    @Red-Feather2 күн бұрын

    You mention leather. Does this work with faux leather, too?

  • @nazmaakhter1360
    @nazmaakhter13603 жыл бұрын

    Will it be with any leather? please answer me.

  • @minafouad78
    @minafouad784 жыл бұрын

    Hi .. what the kind of this leather ?? .. in fact I need a type able to do leather badges and labels .. Thanks for the episode..

  • @densealloy

    @densealloy

    3 жыл бұрын

    It is a 4-5 oz vegetable tan leather. He specifically said it was herman oak brand as well. The provided links in the description to Weaver leather which sponsored the video.

  • @bl4643
    @bl46432 жыл бұрын

    Has anyone thought of vacuum sealing over a mold? Sounds like it would work if you were able to hold it in the right spot

  • @anayelym9048
    @anayelym90484 жыл бұрын

    Does he have a website where he sells these?

  • @Lorddanielrushton371
    @Lorddanielrushton3714 жыл бұрын

    Ok if I'm decorating the area do I do that before or after wet molding?

  • @bigdaddysherwood

    @bigdaddysherwood

    4 жыл бұрын

    If you're talking about tooling the leather, I do that after the wet molding dries and sets. Use a sponge to damp the area you're going to tool.

  • @sir_al3x
    @sir_al3x Жыл бұрын

    what thickness leather was this?

  • @bigdaddysherwood
    @bigdaddysherwood4 жыл бұрын

    I like using the end of my edge slicker rather than a sharpe

  • @michaelbrock6222
    @michaelbrock6222 Жыл бұрын

    how thin of leather can you use

  • @toliodor8769
    @toliodor87693 жыл бұрын

    What thickness is your leather?

  • @victorbarajas4705
    @victorbarajas470510 ай бұрын

    Why not soak the leather facing down? I feel like it’ll soak up faster with the porous side up so bubbles can escape faster.🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @emoraul2000
    @emoraul20004 жыл бұрын

    can you wet mold a face mask? leather face mask with filter insert

  • @jrperez3088
    @jrperez30884 жыл бұрын

    I could hear you got hungry around 5:52 through 5:55. Hahaha

  • @sofialimon4873
    @sofialimon48734 жыл бұрын

    Hey! I had a question about a product offering on your website. I sent you a message through your website on Friday, I hope you guys get back too me soon!

  • @user-px8mr3vj3e
    @user-px8mr3vj3e4 жыл бұрын

    Try to made POCHETTE VOLGA LV *-*

  • @hopeindirect4165
    @hopeindirect41653 жыл бұрын

    Well well well, when I put on ma leather, and rock to sum Metallica, Delta Parole, Foo Fighters or the Smashing Pumpkins I feel like I can do anything in the whole wide world.

  • @jeffadams5413

    @jeffadams5413

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s a video I want to watch

  • @TheChuckwagonLite
    @TheChuckwagonLite3 жыл бұрын

    Vacuum sealing is better and faster

  • @patrickmacisaac4991
    @patrickmacisaac49913 жыл бұрын

    push pins push pins push pins

  • @thuglincoln7699
    @thuglincoln76992 жыл бұрын

    you know, if you wet leather and keep it wet, it will mold on its own. ;)

  • @nicolestewart
    @nicolestewart4 жыл бұрын

    Wow, I wonder if you wet a pre loved louis vuitton if you could get the shape back. Don't freak out any one! 😂

  • @thomasbeckett1245
    @thomasbeckett12453 жыл бұрын

    It’s better to just case the leather with a spray bottle... over wetting just makes the leather get too hard... if you do soak the leather leave ten minutes before moulding.

  • @Luiz-mh1ib
    @Luiz-mh1ib4 жыл бұрын

    ...

  • @DashDrones

    @DashDrones

    4 жыл бұрын

    @küçük atölye & hobiler cok guzel

  • @mateuszminsky5619
    @mateuszminsky56193 жыл бұрын

    yawl dont needa usea sucha large a piece.

  • @keithcronk7980
    @keithcronk79804 жыл бұрын

    YOU MUST BE TALKING TO FOLKS IN THE SHOP BUT WE HAVE NO AUDIO OOO WELL GREAT JOB YALL.

  • @Corter

    @Corter

    4 жыл бұрын

    just checked on mac/pc/android/iphone and the audio seems to be there, maybe you've got an issue with your device?

  • @user-pl9ki1zy5e
    @user-pl9ki1zy5e4 жыл бұрын

    Esche bi na russkom

  • @user-dj7ln7hz1i
    @user-dj7ln7hz1i4 жыл бұрын

    Херня, много лишней болтовни, давно бы из фанеры сделал