Bio Mordiscos cowhide (split leather). Water Specific - Sheathes

Description

How to make a handcrafted leather sheath: -First, the necessary measures for the sheath of the item to be protected must be taken in to account. -Having obtained the measurements, draw a pattern of the sheath on a sheet of cardboard to check that the item fits into the sheath. By taking this step possible mistakes can be avoided. -When the item has been checked against the sheath, proceed to draw the patterns onto the leather sheet. -Next, use a cutter for cutting the pattern out. -The edges can be painted using a dye of the same colour as the leather or leave them with their natural colour. -A separator between the leather sheets, which can also be painted is recommended. The separator can be of the same material as the sheath or bonded leather fibre material (salpa)/composition leather (this material is available in different thicknesses). -For gluing the leather a contact adhesive must be used, given that when using another adhesive the leather can become detached due to heat, rubbing... -Once the parts which make up the sheath have been glued, finish the sheath off by sewing its ends together. A special needle for sewing leather must be used as it is a thick material and a straightforward needle will not be of little use.