Too Good To Lose: Why Leather Always Stays In Style Leather really is a beautiful material. That’s probably not a surprising thing to hear from a leatherworking blog, but we feel it bears repeating. Leather is warm, stylish, and incredibly long-lasting. Furthermore, no matter how the winds of fashion are blowing, it never seems to go out of style. In other words: it’s timeless. But what makes leather such a beloved material to work with? And why are we still using it for so many purposes today? An Ancient Skill For as long as humans have been around we’ve sought to use leather for all kinds of purposes. From clothes to bags, leather is both functional and practical....
New Year, New Hobby? Here’s Why Leatherworking Could Be The Craft For You Taking up a new hobby isn’t always as simple as it sounds. Maybe you’ve got the motivation, maybe you’ve even got the time, but finding a skill that will inspire you to keep going, that will set your creativity free, and - perhaps most importantly - that will result in work you’re truly proud of, can be a lot harder than you might think. Now, we can’t promise you that leatherworking will give you all those things. After all, everyone’s different and while we love the simple pleasure of seeing a leathercraft project through from start to finish, that doesn’t necessarily mean you will too. That being...
Need A New Coat This Winter? Here Are Three Reasons Why You Should Choose Real Leather Christmas is swiftly on its way and, for many of us, the cold weather and icy winds are already here. As the days get darker, it can be tempting to stay inside and keep warm, but it’s also important to see some daylight once in a while, which means wrapping up tight. Here at Leather Treasure, we know that a winter coat needs to be three things: cozy, warm, and stylish. On top of that, it always helps if it can stand up to a little wear and tear. We believe that a good leather coat can meet all of these goals and more,...
A Handcrafted Christmas: Five Gorgeous Gifts You Can Make From Leather When it comes to presents, the old adage almost always rings true - it’s the thought that counts. Presents are a chance for us to show how much we know and care about the people we love and what better way to do that than with a handmade gift? If you’ve got someone in your life who loves authentic craftsmanship and beautiful, stylish accessories, then this year is the perfect opportunity to show off your leatherworking skills with some gorgeous handmade gifts. Today, we’ve put together a list of five easy gifts for beginner leatherworkers to try their skills at. Don’t worry if you don’t have much experience,...
Classy Leather Decoration Ideas For Christmas Are you hosting a Christmas gathering this year? If so, you’re probably wondering how to create an inviting, festive feel to your home decor. This is the perfect moment to incorporate your love of leather into your home decorating scheme. The Table Your table will be the scene of cherished holiday memories. Make it extra memorable with unique leather containers spilling over with pinecones, evergreen branches, and delightful red holly berries. Go the extra mile by crafting adorable miniature snowmen out of leather, and placing them as a sweet decoration on each individual plate. If you just can’t get enough of leather table decorations, try crafting a collection of decorative snowflakes and poinsettia...
