For 10 years I have been using a piece of scrap left over from my leather jacket about 7" X 9" as a mouse pad.

@SkillTree

2 жыл бұрын

Such a good idea! Leather makes a kick ass mouse pad for sure!

@Marcpowers

2 жыл бұрын

@@SkillTree What is even a mouse pad used for?

@SkillTree

2 жыл бұрын

@@Marcpowers just a place for your pet mice to hang out. Their own lil pad.

@Marcpowers

2 жыл бұрын

@@SkillTree Ok, thanks

@longshot9757

Жыл бұрын

Uhh....

I know someone who made herself an entire leather jacket out of scraps. She just laid out her pattern, set the scraps down like puzzle pieces to fill it, then used an awl to punch holes around all the edges of each scrap. Then she used leather thongs painstakingly sew all the patches together, edge to edge. The final product is functional and a pretty eye-catching Frankenstein's Monster of dozens and dozens of patches of different colours in totally random shapes.

@trevorminton6084

Жыл бұрын

This is my exact aesthetic! I love things that look cobbled together from junk

If you have an English point belt punch, you can make leather scales. Just flip it over. When you have a lot, tack them onto a base layer for custom scaled armor

@SkillTree

2 жыл бұрын

This! I will do this for sure!

This was very helpful and informative thank you 🙏 I have so much scrap leather

Plenty of scraps to make a Gremlin Face Mask!

@SkillTree

2 жыл бұрын

I shall make you a lil gremlin voodoo doll for when you get outta hand.

@beardedgremlin8117

2 жыл бұрын

As long as u send me a fish bird and fox one for work on my side of thing 😉

Now we need a vid for what to do with the scraps of the scraps

@SkillTree

2 жыл бұрын

I thought of that! Earrings and pincushion fillings maybe? Leather beads?

@beardedgremlin8117

2 жыл бұрын

Make into nubbins and lay flat on a table surface fill with resin and have custom table top.

@therobotwolf

2 жыл бұрын

You could probably make some really cool earrings and necklaces out of scraps and dye. Beanbags/hackysacks could also be a good option

You will hate me now =D Do you know what you also can make from scraps? Scale mail! Hell of a lot of work but makes really awesome armor!

@SkillTree

2 жыл бұрын

Damn. That WOULD be fun tho. I will need to get one of those rounded cutters to speed up the work.

@PatinaLeathercraft

2 жыл бұрын

@@SkillTree True. Or make one from a metal pipe =)

I enjoy your enthusiasm and videos. Another version of the key ring could be, Only punch the hole through one side. Screw the concho on and glue them together and even saddle stitch it for a high end look. I make a version with beer caps glued between the layers.

@SkillTree

2 жыл бұрын

I bet that would look SLICK.Nice idea.

@richardruiz3654

2 жыл бұрын

@@SkillTree I have made a few with a coin hidden inside the two sides. Mine is a quarter from the year I was born, something sappy like that :)

One of the things that has stopped me from doing your leather projects, was being afraid of the amount of waste. Maybe I'll keep these in mind and try what you did with the book the druid, I really wanted those.

@SkillTree

2 жыл бұрын

Man, I LOVED making that book. For some reason the video hasn't done well but I don't care, I love it 😁

@aifesolenopsisgomez605

2 жыл бұрын

@@SkillTree It's kind of sad not many of my friends speak English, I'd love to recommend your videos more.

@SkillTree

2 жыл бұрын

@@aifesolenopsisgomez605 thanks! Glad you are here!

Nice tips. Framing isn’t only you. I do that on anything I stamp. Makes it look a lot cleaner overall.

@SkillTree

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it isn't just a quirk that I do🤣. I agree. I like how clean it looks that way.

These all seem like a good jumping point before getting into the bigger projects. I just bought some either tools and leather to make the holders for my Viking War Horn and will be using your video as reference when I go to finally do the project, but have been hesitant since I never worked with Leather before. Think I will try these first so I can get a feel for the leather before I jump on the horn holder. I could always use more book marks, and a nice key chain 😊

@SkillTree

2 жыл бұрын

I hope you have fun! Leather is a blast to work with😁

I made a belt with those exact conchos! I LOVE LOVE LOVE those things

Anyone else come here from today’s “use up scraps” video? Love the ideas. Love the respect the source idea. Love the channel.

I used the exact same concho as a closure for a ren-faire pouch. (Tandy book of Kells Dragon). My favorite scrap leather project is actually to make a mug hanger though. 1" x 10" strip is about right.

For the keychain, if you want an even better look, punch one side before folding it, leaving the back intact, then put the concho in before you glue the sides together. If you have the extra bit of cash for it and have a relatively simple logo, it's rather cheap to get a custom logo stamp to center on the back of it...or just any symbol one you like...or initials.

@basualdofelipe

6 ай бұрын

I recommend using threadlocker, because with time it can unscrew

These are really great ideas, but you get more consistent results if you bevel after you run your groover. Also, a cleaner look would be to punch your hole and attach the conch before you glue the back on.

@SkillTree

2 жыл бұрын

I am not sure I follow about the concho before the glue up. Could you explain more?

@edwardhunts

2 жыл бұрын

@@SkillTree instead of punching the hole through both sides, only punch through one attach the conch with a drop of thread lock, then glue the back on over the screw. I will post a few pictures on discord later this week to help illustrate what I'm saying...

Thank you!! Great ideas and simple projects. 😘

I made a bookmark once with some scrap. Easy little project. Keychain though. That's a great idea. Gonna have to do that!

@SkillTree

2 жыл бұрын

Hope you share how it comes out!

@porkchopulator

2 жыл бұрын

@@SkillTree oh, I will. I'll share it on the discord.

Thank you for the video gave me inspiration and ideas

Such a great idea or should I say ideas! I have way too many scraps also...time to get to work!

I'm about to buy some pounds of scrap and wanted to get some ideas. Gonna make a scrap vest for the Renaissance 😎

That last keychain one is great for air tags or tiles

You are iconic in the way you do everything you teach. 😊

Man, good stuff! Thanks

I was just blessed with the super neat leather working kit I have no idea what some of the tools are I also want to say that your videos my first video what great ideas you have I'm hoping to learn how to do some thank you

i really like your nails and thank you for another super informative video.

@SkillTree

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! They got a bit messy due to spilling some stain lol.

Those nails 😻

@SkillTree

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Remi!

@craigbryant9925

Жыл бұрын

Yes! I'm loving them. Is there a story behind that specific nail art or was just a cool random assortment of markings?

Thank you for naming the tools you’re using!

Lol I saw dumb bells 😉😂. Awesome tips....branches are spreading 👍🏻

Nice book choice.

@SkillTree

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Iblove the Witcher😁

Could you use the burning technique with a soldering iron?

Great ideas! I have a ton of scrap. It's difficult to throw away leather, because it cost SO MUCH! btw, that compass looks Very much like my trusty Harbor Freight compass :)

@SkillTree

2 жыл бұрын

Because it IS 🤣. Harbor Freight rocks.

Could you make more of these?

hey my friend!! I like your style of showing, and your inagination,, I'm looking for what you have to show, giving me some ideas!!

Thanks for the great video. I have tried sourcing the strap cutter, but online when I google it it comes up with a similiar looking tool but this one has an exacto blade that cuts morw like strips. It doesn't seem like it can work with a circle as you've shown. Can you maybe tell us where we can get your exact one? The link seems to be broken. Thanks.

I dig the respect comment at the end.

Love your shirt

@SkillTree

2 жыл бұрын

Lol. Thanks! I love my nerd armor.

Maybe if you want to save the super tiny scraps from beveling and framing, you could make little tiny leather dolls or figurines out of other smallish scraps and use the super thin scraps for hair. Or you could incorporate them into embroidery material to add texture. I come from a use every last scrap you can and what you can't you give to the cats background... My Grandma would take her eggshells and coffee grounds from breakfast into her rose garden each morning.

You just gave me an idea for a small business! 👌 Thanks! now I'll have an excuse to start leveling up my leather skills! btw leather rings are a thing right?

@SkillTree

2 жыл бұрын

Ya know, I haven't SEEN any leather rings but I bet if you harden the leather it would work out just fine!

@blasbrothers4089

2 жыл бұрын

@@SkillTree my thoughts as well! Cheers mate!

@porkchopulator

2 жыл бұрын

@@blasbrothers4089 I went on a leather ring making tear for a while. You can sew them to size or wet form them around a ring mandrel if you don't want to sew them.

@blasbrothers4089

2 жыл бұрын

@@porkchopulator awesome! I'll try to do some later! 👌

How do you flatten and smooth really crumpled leather scraps sold jammed into a bag? Can they be steamed? There is a lot of suede in the bag I got and I'm not sure how to revive them or use the thinner suede.

This was a great video! didn't even think of coasters! These shall be on my christmas list for people. What did you call the ornament you put on the keychain? a goncha? concha?

@SkillTree

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! It is called a concho😁

Can i ask a question. My uncle passed away few years ago. He handed down a jacket to my brother (his nephew) and we want to repurpose and make memorial items from it. All ideas i can find r purcses n bags. Any ideas ?

@SkillTree

3 ай бұрын

I would love to help with ideas! Could you message me with more details? Maybe the kind of leather/jacket and what thoughts you have already had? You can email us at hello@skilltree.how 😁

The book mark is awesome. I'd love to make a few but I can't find my leather, tools and supplies. The Mother in Law come over one day moved some things around and I can't find half my stuff😤😤😤

I carved an otter with a hidden weapon in the tail out of scrap wood for my key ring. A girl can never have enough protection these days. 😊

Where can I find the pendant you added?

Very educational my friend, now, were does one get scrap leather in a woodshop? LOL

@SkillTree

2 жыл бұрын

Well... you DO have belts 😆

Just make sure the dye /paint is fully cured on the bookmarks lol. My ocd is making me imagine stained book pages 😭

@SkillTree

2 жыл бұрын

You and me BOTH. I made sure to seal it with resist after it dried too. No stains!

LOVE THE VIDEO AND IDEAS.. BOY, IF I HAVE THAT BIN OF SCRAP LEATHER.. OOOOUH.. WHAT I COULD MAKE ......SORRY...''THE HAMSTER JUST FELL OF HIS WHEEL''... BUT LOVE THE IDEAS AND VIDEOS... GREAT JOB AGAIN.. AS ALWAYS...!!

I didn’t find the link to the strap cutter😢

I have a request. You should make a video about making leather gauntlets.

@SkillTree

2 жыл бұрын

Will do! For sure!

@titussturgeon5453

2 жыл бұрын

Though it was different then yours since I wasn't able to finish the video.

Your nails are FIRE🔥🔥🔥

Hi can you please tell me what the metal object with the screw you used in the key ring is please cant quite make out what you called it thank you.

@SkillTree

2 жыл бұрын

Sure! They are called conchos.That concho is one I bought from Tandy Leather.

@tremshaker6065

2 жыл бұрын

@@SkillTree Thank for your reply very helpful

For a solid moment I was worried about his fingers because of the dark lines on his nails but the close ups show they’re just intentional designs

Still haven't found a use for the little buttons that come with punching a whole Ya me neither But awesome video

@SkillTree

2 жыл бұрын

I have been told they make a great filler for pin cushions and hackysacks😁

@brianmusco5791

2 жыл бұрын

Also, just because I am a major nerd, I either use mine for DnD miniature terrain. Either coin piles, random refuse around the dungeon, or because that tavern you are at has coasters.

Personally I'd set the concho in to just one side before gluing it all together to hide the mounting hardware.

Nice designs and useful advice but for god's sake keep this man away from caffeine.

You said you were into larping right? Well to make it look like you are doing magic, you could put a water bottle in a freezer or a cooler full of ice to make it portable, pour salt on the ice and water bottle before you put in the freezer, then you put it in the freezer and leave it for about 30 minutes. Then you smack the bottom of the water bottle decently hard, and boom, your bottle in frozen. This was really cool when I tried it.

So, I used to have this favorite black leather handbag that was trimmed with those studs, and on the front it spelled out "BOYS LIE". My mom sneakily through it away because she said it made me sound like a lesbian. Could never find a replacement. Watching you make that little bracelet though made me realize that if I ever get disposable income, I can literally make a replacement myself. And any other BOYS LIE accessories my heart desires!

I have literally never done leatherwork but Idon't want to waste my mom's old putrse.

Stacked leather knife handles are a thing arent they?

I wanted to see your transcript, but it auto generates in Korean. Any idea how to change it to English?

That key chain was " off the chain" 😝

@SkillTree

2 жыл бұрын

I see what you did there.

Hi i had an idea, if you could try making one of Honey Lemon’s “chem-balls” from Big hero 6. This is probably a crazy idea and i dont know if you have eaven seen the movie but i think it would be cool Ps great ways to youse leftover leather, thanks

@SkillTree

2 жыл бұрын

I will look into what they are and see what I can figure out😁

@kshockstudios4121

2 жыл бұрын

I think that is a great idea too

Now what to do with the tiny scrap scrap

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I gotta know, is that just marker on your nails? 🤣

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#scraps ( THANK YOU!!! )

Dude GREAT IDEA! Make a leather bikini! How could that not catch on?

@SkillTree

2 жыл бұрын

Well, leather IS just skin soooooooooo. 🤣

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English captions on your videos would be nice. I'm hard of hearing.

@SkillTree

2 жыл бұрын

I will try and get this done for sure. I'll look into how to do it tonight in fact! Thank you for watching!

@Cheburashka_420

2 жыл бұрын

@@SkillTree always, love your videos. Thanks for taking your time to teach us and to help out. Much appreciated.

More use scraps project

Just wanted to point out - the auto-generated subtitles came up in Korean... and the auto-translated English subtitles are friggin' bonkers!

Why is leather so expensive? A small bag of leather scraps cost me a little more than $10.

Love these ideas... But your energy is very confusing for me

I have that amount of scrap. Stupid amount. I

I like your ideas, but I have to say your hand-gesturing and hyper voice is a little distracting.

Putting Bees wax on the coasters will literally cause the water to bead off of the coaster and still get the table wet. Totally defeating the purpose of a coaster. Would not recommend any of the projects except maybe the bracelets, which won't make you any money.

Fruity pants.

Man its sad... I really enjoyed watching this channel. Now all I get is some half assed nail job and occasional quips. Unsubscribing, sorry man but I been waiting for months for a decent video

@SkillTree

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the critique. Could you go further though? Which vid do you consider good and why? Making content is actually quite hard as youtube tamps you down if you aren't doing things that fit into a specific box so we are alway trying little tweeks and changes to see what works and what doesn't so your input would actually be a big help. Thanks.