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How do I get started in leatherwork?
I am interested in making things with leather... Doesn't matter what, but I want to make it with my own hands out of leather. This can include cups, vests, armor, hats, etc. etc. I am in the SCA, if that helps narrow down what kind of leatherworking I'm talking about.
What would I need to get started? What kind of tools? Where can I get large amounts of different weighted leather for cheap? (I want to cut, sew, stamp, press, boil, etc. etc. all kinds of leather...)
Well, I would start off by seeing if there was a Tandy Leather store near you. (www.tandyleatherfactory.com) You can pick up your basics there.
Secondly, id try to get in contact with a local leather guild (http://www.ifolg.org/members.htm)
Other on line resources are:
www.leatherworker.net
www.iilg.org
Yahoo groups:
iilg-leather
You might also check with your local SCA group.
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