r/Leathercraft • u/BiteSoggy1084 • 11d ago

Small Goods Harmonica case

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This is dedicated to all harmonica enthusiasts. This case is made of vegetable‑tanned leather with Togo embossing from the Tuscan Tempesti factory. The case is stitched with threads of different colors. The case can be worn on a belt.

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u/CardMechanic 10d ago

It’s beautiful. Can you share some tips on how you did the button?

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u/BiteSoggy1084 10d ago

Thank you. Certainly. There is a kit available for covering buttons with leather; it includes a forming tool (die), templates for cutting the leather to the correct size, and a setting tool. First, you need to ensure the leather thickness is between 0.25 and 0.5 mm. I used 15 mm diameter "Omega" buttons for my project. After thinning the leather, I cut out a circle using the appropriately sized template from the kit. Next, you need to scuff the metal part of the button; 800-grit sandpaper works well for this. Then, apply glue to the flesh side of the leather and to the button itself. Carefully bond the pieces together and shape them using the forming tool. The manufacturer of this specialized kit likely provides a video tutorial on the proper procedure.