Can You Make a Leather Wallet WITHOUT Tools?
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Can You Make a Leather Wallet WITHOUT Tools?!
We got challenged to make a leather wallet without tools, so we did just that! It can be easy to get caught up in buying fancy leather crafting tools, and nice leather tools are fun to use :) however often times they are not necessary, and you can use things around the house to make a beautiful DIY leather wallet.
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But you are indeed using tools
... my 1st thought.. Step 1 - Strangle cow with bare hands...
BUT...the challenge was "using his FANCY tools" ..so what are you on about.
@@nigelnh321 ... since you are his editor add the word "fancy " to the title... and we will all be happy.
@@brierobb9879 😂😂😂😂😂
@@brierobb9879 Lol step 1 find cow.
My art teacher once told me: A good artist makes good pieces with the best equipment. A master artist makes good pieces using _any_ equipment.
I guess the master artist becomes the art itself.
My climbing instructor said: When starting out you won't appreciate Fancy gear. When you properly and fully appreciate it, you shouldn't need it anymore. Later he added: It's that middle ground, where you kinda see the difference it can make when you should start testing it to see what works for you. That's why we start you off with the shittiest gear we have, so you appreciate the topline gear we make available to you in the last quarter. So you know what to invest in.
“Good tools shouldn’t be what make your craft, they only make it easier”
Best statement ever! It's like listening to my grandparents... from their lips to our ears!!!!
That's funny because in french we say "you can spot a good worker just with their tools" and that's kinda the opposite. To be fair it's an old sentence that means that good workers care for their tools. (the guy that comes with a rusty, crooked ruler will never draw a straight line)
Nyli the Frenchy Wow that’s really interesting, I just use that phrase as an artist in traditional and digital media (drawing and stuff) that your markers or pens or how much your technology costs isn’t what makes you a great artist, it’s your skill. How much effort and time you put into it is how much you’re going to get out of it.
@@Nyli. Its not as contradictory as you may think. The difference lies in being a worker and being a skilled person. A person's skill is not limited by his tools but in order to display those skills consistently, he requires his tool in good condition. A racecar driver can easily show his skill on an ordinary car but not if the car he drives have flat tires and broken brake, regardless if its a Ferrari or Toyota.
@@Nyli. there is a difference between disrespect of one's tools and a well used set of tools. Tools without knowledge or skill, well they look in great condition as if they are being respected by the owner... Not always the case, sometimes their new and purchased to boost ones ego or social standing. ***Even salt looks like sugar ****
This was exactly the kind of content I was looking for because I just want to make a small leather keychain for a first time project and see if I like the process before investing in specialized tools. Thank you for taking it on!
how did it work?
Yesss! I was looking for this too!
You did it?)
I'm just starting out and I was telling my husband how I need those stitch hole maker tools. I come across this video and he uses a fork. Genius.
I bet he can make a leather wallet without leather.
hahahaa
Simply start with raising a cow.
This is my favorite comment
Christian Geiselmann oml 😂😂
I bet he can! One can use dried out and polymerized MILK for that! :D
When I started working with leather I only had: string, needles, scissors, a ruler and an awl. Imagine using the ruler and the awl to punch holes with 5 mm distance between them. It took ages but it helped me appriciate this art.
That's what I started with! I used an awl to punch holes individually for almost 3 years before I learned about stitching chisels - lots and lots of work, but you learn priceless skill!
@@Corter And also you develop patience :)
I thought I was the only one. There's at least three of us now.
Four... I made it the Same way... And was Crazy Enough to build a Messenger-Bag that way... If this Video was there about 10 Years ago, I would have Stolen a Frok instead of nearly getting crazy ;-)
it was the same for me, some tools i do, like punch i use a meet fork with cuted handle ... now i need how to do a skiver
I love these types of videos that show expensive tools are NOT a necessity to create something marvelous. Videos like this show that you can start off with household items and still do well. Thank you for doing what you do, and I look forward to seeing more of your videos.
I've bought belts and wallets from your online store since 2009 and I love them. Really happy to see how successful you've gotten.
Scissors? Pfft, bite through it. Nail? Use a canine tooth. Sandpaper? Use your cheeks with some day old stubble. Water? Like us poor beginners would have any of that. Use the tears of your own frustration. Some people, I swear. 😂😂
But, but, but he used tools?! Lol.
Best comment I swear. Had me rolling bruh
Tears... 😂😂😂😂
Luv it!
Water? Spit
I was actually wondering about whether or not you could make a wallet without having professional tools! this was very helpful. indeed the one who owns skills will show it no matter how little materials there are available to them.
This is actually really inspiring like I want to go make my own leather wallet right now
Try making one with suede won’t look very nice but suede is very easy to work with and very cheap but it’s not a wallet you will use most likely
Me to. I live besides a college baseball field and I've been collecting baseballs and thinking about making some shoes.
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same! but I'd do a different, more usable design
So you're telling i only need a bit of leather to make a wallet? I think I will buy that as soon as possible, these kind of wallets are beautiful, I'm in love with them
"A poor craftsman blames his tools". Obviously he ain't no poor craftsman.
🙏🙏🙏
The $2 in his wallet says otherwise.
$2 was just a sample 😁!
@@teebu but he used credit card as ruler
@@FathinLuqmanTantowi he used the credit card as a ruler BECAUSE the pocket that he made was for carrying cards.
Finally the KZhead algorithm did something right for once.
Incredibly satisfying to watch a skilled craftsman at work. Thank you so much for sharing.
You know your great at your craft when you can make it look easy using a fork and a nail. Just wonderful work sir!!
Randomly got into my suggestion list, never regret it. Really cool DIY and that wallet look so cool and smooth as well.
FFFFFFFFFF i never thought of a bic lighter being a sanding block. that can be useful for SOOOO many project!!!! THANK YOU!
Thank you KZhead recommendation 🙇♀️ this is exactly what I wanted to see.
Nicely done! I enjoyed the simplicity of your demonstration...in a natural setting without music (which can be a real distraction. Thanks for showing what can be accomplished with minimal tools - themselves used with dignity and appreciation ...
Кто хочет достичь цели, тот ищет путь. Кто не хочет, тот ищет себе оправдание!)) Браво, Маэстро!
Thanks so much for sharing! I’ve been watching so many leather craft videos, wanting to give it ago and this makes it less scary! Would love to see more of this type of process in the future, should you be keen on doing more. Cheers.
I've watched about 5 of your videos, and this is by far my favorite!! I've just started learning how to work with leather, and I'm living out of the US and don't have access to tools. I love the fork! I did the nail punch on my first wallet. And I never thought of not using glue! I've been using some white craft glue that I had access to that works ok. I live near Pastores Guatemala, which has a great supply of leather! But I've learned it's mostly chrome tanned. I'm having fun learning something new - thanks for the video!
You make this look so easy I almost want to try it. Great job I love seeing your work.
I enjoyed this very much and I am going to try making pieces of miniature luggage 1/12th scale using your tutorial. I will probably be using several but with yours I understand a bit better. Thank you
Yes! Right up your alley. You're always coming up with creative ways of doing things. Bravo!
You people are real teacher!
I have learned so much from you: you don’t need fancy tools! Thanks for showing this!
This is fantastic!! I've had many comments on my videos over the years by people claiming "I could make that too if I had a shop full of tools". You just showed that if you truly want to make something, you can do it with what you have on hand. Well done sir.
Да? Как вы находите эту корреляцию? Человек смог сделать это потому что он мастер своего дела и отлично понимает как все работает. Человек, который не умеет подобное делать, как минимум имеет огромный страх перед тем как начать. А как максимум чисто технически не сможет сделать подобное
Great sharing thank you so much
can you do a slow mo/ tutorial on your stitching technique please?
Just looks like a running stitch to me. Unless you want specifically just a video of him stitching leather, there are tons of tutorials on the running stitch.
@Dante Lodato Haag its a double running stitch he aint just going trough it
Slow down the video in the options
I stumbled onto this channel and felt inspired to make my own wallet since mine is worn out. I watched a few videos and told myself I can do this. I then checked the prices of teather working wools and..... but after seeing this video I am committing myself to going and buying some scrap leather this weekend and giving it a try
Everything is simple, without show-off and beautiful! Thank you, Master! Like from AZE 🇦🇿
When you master a craft you can do it with any tools. Now all of us have no excuses not to craft anymore. Thank you.
Thank you for this tutorial. As a beginner working with leather, I loved watching it.
Спасибо, Мастер!! Главное без слов
Still one of my favorite vids. Just goes to show that skill can overcome lack of proper tools.
Love this! I don't have the stitch chisels and am just getting into the hobby, so the fork is a great idea.
It’s 5 am, I have a final in about 8 hours. I don’t know why I’m even watching this video, but I’m glad I did lol
Why school when you can make wallets for a living
It's 5 am. I have school in 3 hours and I'm watching this
Whatever you're studying, I hope it brings you the same joy as creating something with your hands. If not, start practicing with some scrap leather.
so, how was your final?
So what do you have to do now?
This is amazing and has motivated me to work in leather! thank you, you are a very clever person and I'm very glad to have come across your channel :)
THIS MAN IS A FIGHTER AND IT IS ADMIRABLE TO ADMIRE HIS HANDLING OF TOOLS THAT CAN BE OBTAINED FROM ANYWHERE, HE IS ONE OF THE BEST. A GREETING FROM COLOMBIA
Great video showing how tools of the trade aren't always the only way to create something wonderful, but they definitely have their worth, especially if you are going to make more than a few items!
This has to be one of my favorite videos that you’ve posted.
Большая благодарность за ваш труд, и за то что делитесь секретами для тех, кто хочет сделать себе кожаное изделие простыми подручными инструментами... Вы супер мастер! Удачи вам во всем! Быть добру! ❤️ Подписалась.
Thank you so much for this video. I made this for my college project ❤️
Thank you for putting up this video, it motivates me to try on my own. Loved your works, after watching your videos I ended up wanting to become like you 👍.
That's some serious skills and a quality video...keep up the good work brother...
This, sir, is pure unintentional ASMR. And a great job,too.
Brilliant. Never in my mind to use nail and fork to make a hole, creases on leather. The results are awesome
First time watching when when i hear the needle dropping sound super satisfying subscribed.
Moi aussi j'ai commencé le travail comme ça sans outils tellement que je suis passionnés du cuir. Merci pour cette vidéo 👍
I love the "sanding block", I can't remember how many times I've used a bic for something never intended by the designers..
thank you so much for leaving the natural noises instead of adding loud music that has a super select audience.
That was really great. You could also sketch your logo with a pencil and trace your drawing with a heated sharp objects such as a needle or a nail or the tip of your scissors.
very cool! this is the first video I saw, now I gotta watch something with the fancy tools too
Excelent,,, you are a real Craftsman,,,,,cool job,,,and ,with out tools ,,,, greating from Perú 🇵🇪👍
Thank you for share it! I am not finding tools in my city, and this video gave me good ideas.
As someone starting out this is really encouraging, thank you for taking on the challenge :)
Amazing, even the blow of the hammer is soothing. I fell asleep watching this (not a bad thing, cause I have mild insomnia)
e too! That's why we make our videos in the way we do, I'm so happy to hear that :)
@@Corter I'm so happy this video come through my feed, I will check out your other videos 👍
I fell asleep too. Then when I woke up a few hours later, I rewound it & picked up where I left off, @ 1:40am! I liked this video.
Truly a craftsmen. Thank you Eric for showing - "it's not about what you don't have but instead how you use what you do have". My philosophy is we as higher thinking humans are only limited by the size of our imagination. I think outside the box, because life is more productive when i do. 😉
This craftsman has mad skills! I applaud you, Sir!
excellent! I keep my pocketknife handy for when I find an abandoned couch in a field or alley. I cut out the piece of material (hopefully leather, but free Naugahyde is handy to have on hand) The piece that sits up against the wall is free from wear and pet scuffs, etc.
I was legit waiting to see how you would pummel the fork through leather 😂
Same.
Same here, because I actually do just that, I have an old fork I use as pricking iron. It's similar to the one in the video, I simply hammered it flat, trimmed the prongs to about a centimetre long (that way they're less prone to bending), twisted them to a 45° angle (this gives the stitches a nice subtle zig zag look) and sharpened the tips a bit with a file. I haven't tried it on thick/heavy leather, but on thin and medium stuff it works great.
@@MrTapella that's actually a really great trick. i might actually try that sometime. thanks!
@@MrTapella .
@@MrTapella I need to try that 😂
Wow! that's nice.. I'm a bag maker too.. it's hard to make a leather wallet or bag if no tools.. it's amazing! you did a good job! 👍👍👍
This video is truly life changing for me. thank you.
Remember always put your logo on everything,trust me
Don't want the big names coming after you for passing off that wallet made with a fork as a counterfeit.
Trust no one.. Especially in the Leather game
@@nope5481 You never know what they might be hide-ing!
The guy runs a very successful business & youtube channel. He doesn't need your advice :)
@@Robstrap 👊👊👊👊👊👊👊👊👊👊👊
This was me when I first started out. Improvised tool and leather scraps. I still only use hand tools because of monetary reasons but I still manage
Am so trying out leather craft on wallets and ladies sandals
Now I can make my first leather wallet. Without tools. Thank you very much. Greetings from Berlin / Germany.
Why I loved this one way more than the regular ones!!
Really nice work, and positive proof that fancy tools aren't always needed to get a nice final product. Heck, your final product with a fork and a nail for tools looks better than mine, and I've got plenty of hand tools. LOL! Fun to watch. You've got skills!
M cantael video
Браво Мастеру! Вместо двух глаз с удовольствием смотрела четырьма, даже некогда моргать было так интересно и любопытно было! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍😍Подписалась, лайк большой и толстый! 😂Палец вверх! 💕
Wow,, you are giving me a chance to do it, ur a wonderful teacher Sir, yes I got a scissor, fork, needless, Hummer,etc, thanks for sharing again.👌🙏❤️
Very nice. Good idea to use a fork - I never thought of that. Every now & then I sew equipment bags for my karate club. I re-enforce the ends of the bags with leather otherwise some of the equipment poke through the bottom of the bags. Only recently did I invest in an awl as I was hand sewing the leather with fishing line using a stout needle - it was quite a job. Thanks for the useful video.
I was ready for you to cut the fork handle off and use the other end to punch the holes. Awesome job..
I actually thought he/she was going to use the fork as the hole punch and use a women's thick heeled shoe as the mallet...
*slaps table* knew it! Thank you for the Tutorial Corter!!! Keep making! :D
I have done so much with so little for so long, I am now qualified to do absolutely anything with nothing at all. Well done
You’ve intrigued me. I ordered some materials and I will try to make one for my father.
Peer Hoetsnapper jaja I’ll keep you updated first time working with leather
me too!
That was actually super cool
Tu es juste incroyable !!!! les techniques de base sans outils dits "pros". BRAVO et Merci ! Me voilà réconcilié avec le travail du cuire.
I was over here trying to figure out what I could use as a hole punch and this video fixed that for me nail punch 👊🥰
Depois de ver o vídeo inteiro, descobri que eu tenho apenas o garfo e o papel! 😂 Obrigada por compartilhar seu trabalho incrível!❤️
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Hahahahaha. Good one.
Yep, I reckon that’s a good one.
I did.
I think you should be the one making that video :)
That would actually be cool, he could have someone who has never done leather work come to his shop and see how much they can figure out just by handling his tools and inspecting his prodhcts.
You ROCK man. THANK YOU!!!!!!
Thank you so much for sharing this video I've seen your other videos and those are a lot of expensive tools I don't have but this way I can make a wallet and see if that's something I would like to invest in the tools.. again thank you so much for sharing your videos👍😃
Bravo! You destroyed that challenge! Great job!
"It's a poor craftsman that blames his tools for a bad result." Conversely, a good craftsman hand make great things with very little.
Thank you very , very much for inspiring us to make things for ourselves!
This is awesome! Love your channel 🥰. I'm so inspired to actually make something with my collection of leather!
I was so immersed that it took me until 3 minutes in to realize there was no background music. Incredible work!
This whole video has not a single spoken word, but it speaks volumes, but what I get the most out of it is: "git good"
So cool to watch! Thanks for sharing this! It's enough to inspire just about anyone!
Such a well made video. Thank you for no annoying soundtrack or over chatty intro.
Great ideas for DIY without professional tools...don't mind the trolls - they are just jealous :-)
In this context, how would 'professional' tools be any different? The leatherwork was skillfully done, but the suggestion that 'no tools' were required was pretentious nonsense. "Bah humbug".
Smh. Still looks 100 times better than any of my projects even with me using "fancy tools". Hahaha. Great job!
Shush i bet your products are beautiful
This inspires me to try and up cycle my late husband’s old leather briefcase and create wallets for our 2 sons!
Stitching with no glue to hold the pieces! That's HARD LEVEL skills! 👏👏👏
fancy tool: without me its not.. fork : hold my handle
Ok, that's good, right there! 😂
Now this was inspiring! Creative & inspiring indeed. Couldn’t help but watch this #AmazingLeatherChallenge... 👍🏼
I am so grateful for this video. Thank you.
Been looking for this exact kind of videos.
I started repairing bridles with two harness needles and a roll of dental floss. That stuff was in service for years.
That's a BRILLIANT idea! I wanted to repair rotten stitching on a convertible car top but couldn't decide on type of thread. Bingo, you gave me the perfect solution! Thank you very much! Wishing you abundant Blessings!