Do You Wet Leather Before Tooling? Leather Tooling Guide
Requirement for Leather Tooling: Leather tooling requires vegetable-tanned leather. Wetting Leather for Tooling: Wet the leather before tooling. This step raises the grain, allowing for easier tooling. Tools and Techniques: Use sharp tools for cleaner cuts. Experiment with leather thicknesses and stiffness to find what works best. Traditional tooling involves knives, punches, and mallets. Modern … Read more