Crafting Leather Coin Wallet | DIY Leatherworking Tutorial

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Crafting Leather Coin Wallet | DIY Leatherworking Tutorial

Crafting Leather Coin Wallet | DIY Leatherworking Tutorial

A simple wallet for coins. I use vegetable tanned leather, but you can use any leather you like. You can see a brief description of how to create a wallet here, or you can watch a video that shows how to make a wallet in more detail.

Supplies

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Tools I use to create a wallet:

Hammer

  • Awl
  • Knife
  • Iron ruler
  • Cutting mat
  • Punch - 3mm
  • Button press
  • Wood Slicker
  • Edge Beveler

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Step 1:

We trace the stencil of your wallet on the leather.

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Step 2:

We cut out a blank for a wallet from leather.

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Step 3:

Remove the edge of the leather. I use a tool for this - Edge Beveler.

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Step 4:

We make holes for the buttons using a punch.

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Step 5:

I paint my leather with a special paint for leather. But you can use already dyed leather.

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Step 6:

I use a special finish for leather - Super Sheen.

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Step 7:

I polish the edges of the leather with a special tool - Wood Slicker

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Step 8:

I install the buttons using a press.