Leathercraft Foundations: Veg-Tan Basics for Beginners (3 Projects)

001 Recorded Class

Learn the shaping and coloring techniques of vegetable-tanned leather and follow step-by-step instructions to create leathercraft ornaments. This class is suitable for students with some hands-on abilities.

About Instructor:

Dawn Wang is a highly experienced art educator and craft designer with over 15 years of teaching experience. She is known for her thoughtful guidance and deep understanding of creative materials. In this class, she introduces the art of leather crafting — combining patience, precision, and imagination to help students discover the joy of handmade design.

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What You'll Learn
  • A cool triangular eye-themed hanging ornament
  • A textured leather flower brooch
  • A 3D panda leather charm
  • A custom pet portrait leather keychain
Class Description
  • Recorded Class
  • Beginner Level
  • Duration:  271 minutes (about 4h 30m)
Class Description
For shaping:
  • 1mm thick natural vegetable-tanned cowhide
  • Modeling sticks in various sizes
  • Shaping tools
For coloring:
  • Alcohol-based leather dyes
  • White Angelus paint
  • Fine-tipped Chinese brush (small-size mixed bristle)
For making:
If the materials list feels complicated,
you can order a complete Leather toolkit delivered to your home.
We also offer an additional toolkit option;
prices vary and we’ll contact you with the details.
  • 4mm prong punch
  • Acrylic cutting mat
  • Spacing gauge
  • Creasing tool
  • intercom1816B glue
  • 400/800 grit sandpaper
  • Matte edge paint
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