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Category:

Crafts & Hobbies

Time:

4 min

Language:

English

Level:

Beginner

Tutorial by:

Michaels

About


In this how-to you will learn to cut tooling leather and leather trim with a knife or rotary cutter. You will also learn to use a Cricut cutting machine, and the deep blade and rotary blade. We will guide you through each step matching your tool with the leather type to comparing how a Cricut machine cuts. Whether you are a beginner or have already cut leather previously, this how-to offers some tips and tricks to prepare you to cut any type of leather. Join us for a fun and educational experience and leave with the knowledge to cut leather with the right tool.

 

By the end of this how-to, you will learn:

  • How to cut leather by hand with a knife
  • How to cut leather with a rotary cutter
  • How to cut leather with a Cricut machine

Products featured in this tutorial:

  • Leather Tooling Piece by ArtMinds™, 8.5" x 11" - MP325121
  • Aluminum Straight Edge Ruler by Artist's Loft™ - 10064561
  • Craft Knife
  • Turquoise Leather Trim by ArtMinds™ - 10325122
  • Rotary Cutter by ArtMinds™ - 10491593
  • Self-Healing Cutting Mat by Recollections™ - 10198053

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