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Leather can be cut with a [[Laser Cutter|laser cutter]] but you will end up with charred edges. Soaking the piece in warm water immediately afterwards is supposed to improve the look and smell of these burnt areas<sup> [http://www.instructables.com/id/No-sew-Shoes/step5/Cutting-the-shoe-upper/]</sup>. | Leather can be cut with a [[Laser Cutter|laser cutter]] but you will end up with charred edges. Soaking the piece in warm water immediately afterwards is supposed to improve the look and smell of these burnt areas<sup> [http://www.instructables.com/id/No-sew-Shoes/step5/Cutting-the-shoe-upper/]</sup>. | ||
== Ideas for Scraps == | |||
After most leather projects you'll end up with a bunch of small leftover pieces. Don't just throw those away! You could make... | |||
* [https://www.instructables.com/id/Stacked-Leather-Knife-Handle/ stacked leather knife handles] | |||
* [https://www.instructables.com/id/Ideas-for-Tiny-Leather-Scraps/ small lettered/decorated circles] for jewellery or clothing | |||
* protective faces for [[clamps]] or other metal tools touching wood | |||
* ...or [https://www.instructables.com/id/7-Scrap-Leather-Projects/ many other projects!] | |||
[[Category:Elementary Materials]] | [[Category:Elementary Materials]] | ||
[[Category:Leatherworking]] | [[Category:Leatherworking]] | ||
Revision as of 16:16, 26 June 2019
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| Synonyms: | DE: Leder |
| Suggested Tools: | hole punches, punch pliers, laser cutter |
Leather is made out of animal skin. It is available in different colors and as full-grain or smooth leather (DE: Rau- und Glattleder). It can be used for e.g. sewing and for cutting or engraving with a laser cutter.
There are also synthetic "leathers" mimicking this material's properties.
Shaping
Leather can be cut with a laser cutter but you will end up with charred edges. Soaking the piece in warm water immediately afterwards is supposed to improve the look and smell of these burnt areas [1].
Ideas for Scraps
After most leather projects you'll end up with a bunch of small leftover pieces. Don't just throw those away! You could make...
- stacked leather knife handles
- small lettered/decorated circles for jewellery or clothing
- protective faces for clamps or other metal tools touching wood
- ...or many other projects!
