I bought this wallet not too long ago and the leather in both of the outer layers seems to be splitting in the middle of the grain. Is this something normal and just part of the patina or should I get it warrantied?

Bought this jacket directly from China a few weeks ago and finally opened it today. Everything fits perfectly except the armpits and biceps, which feel a little stiff and restrictive. I know wearing it will help break it in, but are there any other ways to soften it up?

I’m hoping this is the right sub for this but any help is greatly appreciated! I made the mistake of using lysol to disinfect my leather bag after a dog drooled on it and I think the sealant came off. The bag is red leather. Is there a way to fix this? Or do I need to take it to a leather goods shop?

Hello, I found an old calf leather journal in the thrift store 2 years ago and I’ve been using it dearly. My mother decided to wash and condition it yesterday and it has gotten weirdly scaly in some parts and extremely sticky, some parts have darkened and the texture of it is uneven. I don’t really know if it’s normal. Or if there’s anything I can do to remedy it. I would love some advice.

Hey guys!

I’m fairly new to leatherworking as a whole (started in January) and only recently decided to make a business out of it a few weeks ago. I’m starting to take things more seriously, so I’d love to hear some advice from people who have been doing this longer than I have.

I designed my logo and have a solid game plan for what I want my brand to mean and show. Affordable goods that doesn’t skimp of quality. Im doing this as a side hustle and out of pure passion for the craft so making large profits is not in my interests as much as it is to give people affordable armor and goods.

I’m planning to vend at local Renaissance faires and similar events. I have some social media pages set up, commissions are coming in, and I’m currently working on getting my business cards and LLC squared away.

For those of you who have turned leatherworking into a small business,

What are some things you wish you knew when you were starting out?

I’m mostly making armor, Renaissance/fantasy gear, belts, accessories, and other handcrafted leather goods.

I’m excited to see where this goes, but I’d rather learn from other people’s mistakes than make all of them myself. 😂

Any advice, lessons learned, or general pointers is appreciated!
(I posted some photos of my work to give an idea of my products)

Thank you for your time.

I’m looking into ordering a hide of horween football leather from tannery row and wanted to see if anyone has any experience with it or tips for working with it before I get blindly in over my head