How to Create a Basketweave Pattern on Leather
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At a Glance
Category:
Crafts & Hobbies
Time:
7 min
Language:
English
Level:
Beginner
Tutorial by:
Michaels
About
In this how-to you will learn to create a basketweave pattern on leather with a traced pattern, beveler, and a maul tool. We will guide you through each step, from tracing the lines to the leather to using a swivel knife to follow those lines. Whether you are a beginner or have already tooled leather, this how-to offers some tips and tricks to enhance your tooling skills. Join us for a relaxing and educational experience and leave with the confidence you can tool a beautiful basketweave pattern on leather.
By the end of this how-to, you will learn:
- How to create and transfer a design to leather
- How to use a swivel knife
- How to use a maul tool and beveler
- How to use leather sheen and vintage gel
Supplies needed to complete this project:
- Leather Tooling Piece by ArtMinds - 10325121
- Maul Tool by ArtMinds - 10691338
- Fiebing's Leather Sheen - 10325162
- Fiebing's Black Vintage Gel - 10692054
- Download the handout here
Additional Supplies: Artist tape, pencil, ruler, knife.
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