Today’s post is a collection of two videos from two very talented and well-respected English leatherworking companies. The first, from Equus Leather, is a perfect example of how deliberate, sustained attention and an eye for detail create a beautiful finished piece. Just notice the focus and precision that the artisan brings to skiiving, creasing and painting his edges. It’s a real joy to watch.
The second video is from a company called GDH Leather Courses and demonstrates equally as much in the way of fine precision, but in just one small piece of the leatherworking process: measuring and preparing your thread for sewing. To me, watching her serves as a reminder that every part of the construction process deserves equally as much care, planning and exactness as any other.
wow, the Equus leather video is so magnificent, the way he handles his tools, the leather, it is rather ballet than working. It encourages me to go on!
The Leather Courses video was very instructive, learned a lot!
Thanks for your input, Denys! We felt the same way. The undivided attention that he gives to his work is really incredible.
And great to hear that you got something out of the video on preparing the thread. Sometimes, just mastering the essentials in minute detail can really make an impact on the final quality of the piece.
this isn’t the comment of hilde denys.
awesome video. it was very informative
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for listing us. Hope the thread prep video was helpful.
Sure thing! I appreciate you checking in and for your good work!
I loved the making of the wallet, the movements of his hands…. It would be lovely if we could have a list and pictures of the tools he is using! Then I would learn a lot more.
Too bad the Leather Courses Britain isn’t available for the moment. I hope it will be later.
Thank you for showing us.
Nice post and I really enjoyed watching the art of fine precision. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for taking the time to read and comment, Jose!
I watched that video year ago. Just two days ago asked about Bridle leather and replied quickly.
Glad you got the help you needed, Baz!
I’ve seen several Equus videos over the years and the gentleman is a true craftsman. Incredible attention to detail and finesse developed (what I imagine) over years of working with leather. I did notice that his regad tip was coil was so incredibly hot to the point of burning red. I’ve never had my regad that hot and wonder what is the point of him turning the temperature so high. Perhaps it’s for the edge paint (which I never use,) Thank you for the videos! Always looking forward to your Friday posts.
Great eye, Misha! And thanks for taking the time to read the blog and watch the video. Yes, it’s generally not recommended to use Regad tips at high heat settings so as not to burn them out, even when finishing with edge paint.