Welcome to the Identity Leathercraft blog, a series of articles based around making things from leather. Leather is a most versatile natural material that has been used for thousands of years for footwear, clothing, armour, and more, and continues to be used widely today.

In this blog we aim to help give you background information about different leather types, useful techniques for working with leather and some makes and templates to help you get making.

We are a very unique and friendly company that sell leather and leathercraft tools and materials to a wide variety of makers. We genuinely love what we do and are always happy to help you with your projects. Between us we like to feel we have a wide base of knowledge of the leather world.

We love to see what you are making and feature our customers work in our customer gallery email newsletter – if you would like to sign up to find out more please send in your images to info@identityleathercraft.com.

Pyrography on Leather: How to Burn Beautiful Designs into Your Work

Pyrography on Leather: How to Burn Beautiful Designs into Your Work

If you’ve ever wanted to add a personal touch, a maker’s mark, or an intricate design to your leather work, pyrography might just be the skill you’ve been looking for. It’s creative, satisfying, and — once you know the basics — surprisingly accessible. Here’s everything you need to know to...
Sarah Benson - Apr 07, 2026
Get your shine on...

Get your shine on...

  METALLIC PAINTS FROM IDENTITY LEATHERCRAFT..  In this article we take look at the different ways to achieve metallic finishes on your leather projects. Whether you want to bling up a pair of boots or shoes, add a shimmer to your work, or create painted effects; knowing what the products can...
Sarah Benson - Dec 05, 2023
Dyes - Solvent v Waterbased?

Dyes - Solvent v Waterbased?

Author: Dr Peter Laight Have you ever wondered about the different types of dyes and pigment stains? Why some are dissolved in solvent and others in water? What are the different properties of the leather during and after dyeing? This email deals with the water versus solvent question, in the...
Sarah Benson - Aug 24, 2023
Dyeing Leather - Top 10 Tips

Dyeing Leather - Top 10 Tips

Dyeing leather can seem a daunting task, with the added fear of ruining your leather piece and the cost involved. Getting past this opens up a new world of colour and the ability to change leathers to fit your needs making for greater economy of use. Whatever type of dye...
Sarah Benson - Aug 10, 2023
Glue Review - Permabond

Glue Review - Permabond

In this blog we take a little run through our new contact adhesive and combine it with a few general points to consider when gluing your leathers together. We are pleased to launch a new contact adhesive for leather that we have worked on with a UK based company. NEW!...
Sarah Benson - May 20, 2023
All about rivets - trouble shooting rivet setting

All about rivets - trouble shooting rivet setting

  Rivets are a quick and fast way to permanently fix or repair leather together. They can also be used to act a strengthener at the end of a row of stitching - especially at areas where extra support can be needed such as at the top of a pocket or...
Sarah Benson - Apr 29, 2023
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The benefits of leather for interior design

Leather tiles and wallpaper have a long history of use for upmarket interior design. The properties that make...
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