PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE
Leather hardware types, finishes, when to use them, and the custom production process explained.
A specific increase in applicable knowledge, an understanding of leather hardware, what makes hardware quality, and factors to consider when making great choices for your project.
This is an area of leathercraft with so much potential to influence your finished projects in big ways. We’ll dive into myth-busting, question-answering, and experienced-educating to help you know more than the average crafter!
This Crafter Session™ is presented in a recorded video format, approximately 60 minutes long, and available to digitally stream on most any device.
This Session can be beneficial to newer crafters who would like to understand what hardware options are available, and to more experienced crafters whom want to understand the process to design and manufacture custom hardware.
Most folks are usually familiar with rivets and snaps, there are a few other very handy ones
Step by step we walkthrough how they're made
What makes them different, and suitable for unique applications
Aesthetics, functional benefits, and cost variances
It's more than just money, quality truly lies in the materials and production process
Uses, finished look, and how they will wear over time
Chats about the industry, family heritage, and more
Here are a few moments from the Session, Dan talking with Hugh, demonstration of some hardware, and a close look at the steps of the hardward production process.
Yes, some Sessions and courses are available to ILC members. Basic ILC membership is Free, you just have to be logged in to see the video.
Buckleguy is a company that produces some of the highest-quality leather hardware in the world. They also offer a wide range of tools and materials for leathercraft and other purposes.
In short, yes. Hugh explains to us how that can be done.
Yes, contact information is available in the Session.
Overall, yes. Hugh shares some incredible insights that only someone with his experience is familiar with. It’s definitely a fun and educational one to watch.