Making a Leather Pencil Case // Relaxing Leatherworking

Leather pencil case handcrafted from 3-4 oz veg tan leather, featuring brass hardware and white accent stitching.

I've been wanting to integrate zippers and interior stitching into my leatherwork for some time, so a pencil case was the perfect project to add these skills to my repertoire! A stepping stone in my quest to make a leather backpack :)

I dyed the leather "russet brown" with Fiebings Leather Dye, making sure to wet the leather beforehand to reduce splotches. Neatsfoot oil restores moisture to the leather that is stripped out by the dye. After giving this a few hours to soak in, I finished the leather with carnauba creme - a natural, easy-to-apply finish that has the adding benefit of smelling wonderful.

The pieces are attached with barge contact cement, reinforced with saddle stitching.

Check out the links below for all of the tools and materials I used in this project!

I hope this video brings you peace, relaxation and inspiration.

I love making custom leather goods. If you are interested in commissioning a one-of-a-kind piece, feel free to send me an email at [email protected].

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TOOLS/MATERIALS I USED IN THIS VIDEO (affiliate links):
Circle Cutter: https://amzn.to/3lMxIHZ
Fiebings Russet Leather Dye: https://amzn.to/2GEm4zz
Neatsfoot Oil: https://amzn.to/37iTOxk
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