Posts by Kenny Nyhus Fadil
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How to Burnish Leather Edges With Tokonole (Step-by-Step)
Burnish leather edges with Tokonole in five steps: bevel the edge, sand to 600 grit, dampen the edge, apply a thin layer of Tokonole, then slick with a…
How to Saddle Stitch Leather by Hand (Step-by-Step, Two Needles)
The saddle stitch uses one length of waxed thread with a needle on each end, passing both needles through every hole in opposite directions. This gives a self-locking…
Stitching Pony vs Stitching Clamps: Which Holds Leather Better?
A stitching pony — the vertical free-standing bench-top fixture you sit on — holds leather more rigidly and is faster for projects under 12 inches; a stitching clamp…
Full Grain vs Top Grain Leather: What Is the Real Difference?
Full grain leather lasts 2 to 3 times longer than top grain because the outer hide surface stays completely intact — no sanding, no corrective finish applied. I…
Common Leatherworking Mistakes Beginners Make (And How to Fix)
Seven specific mistakes cause 90% of beginner leatherwork failures — buying the wrong tannage, skipping the stitching groove, and using dull blades top the list. I burned through…