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Wizened Oak Leather Buyers Guide
Information on leather, leather goods, their care, cleaning, and conditioning, and the techniques used to make them.
Leathercraft Technique


The Process, Step by Step
Even the smallest items from my shop must go through a multi-day process due to the long drying times between each step. Each of the 10 days are essential to produce the finest end product and to ensure that it will last for many years to come.

Connor Rademaker
Oct 105 min read


How Wet-Forming Works
The technique of wet forming vegetable tanned leather make a variety of unique projects possible.

Connor Rademaker
Jul 262 min read


How Leather Carving Works
An overview of leather carving and the designs this technique makes possible.

Connor Rademaker
Jul 252 min read


How Leather Tooling Works
A look at the technique of tooling leather, the tools I use, and the designs this technique makes possible.

Connor Rademaker
Jul 242 min read


How to Fix a Popped Thread
What to do when you find a loose thread on your leather goods, including self repair and options for sending your item in for repair.

Connor Rademaker
Jul 154 min read


Hand Vs Machine Stitching
A short guide to the practical and aesthetic differences between hand sewing and machine sewing for leather goods.

Connor Rademaker
Jul 83 min read
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