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How to Create a Basketweave Pattern on Leather

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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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