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.

Why Leathercraft works for ASMR

Why Leathercraft works for ASMR

What exactly is ASMR and why the fuss? As part of our look at leathercraft and wellbeing this month we are taking a look at ASMR. Around 15 years ago chatting amongst some old friends we discussed the weird and pleasurable shivery feeling we got in our scalps from certain...
Sarah Benson - Feb 15, 2024
Our role in the Ashbourne  Royal Shrovetide Football

Our role in the Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide Football

We were really pleased to welcome the team responsible for the leather football used in the famous Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide Tuesday Football game. Part of the tradition of these events is the making and painting of the special leather football. Terry is passing on his knowledge to the next generation and...
Sarah Benson - Feb 13, 2024
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
Unique UK Heritage Leathers

Unique UK Heritage Leathers

We are pleased to offer a unique collection of UK made heritage leathers. These leathers all come of UK farm stock, and have been tanned in England using traditional processes including pit liming and tanning. They have been tanned by simple methods eliminating extra processes such as dye evening agents, making them...
Sarah Benson - Aug 15, 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
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Why Leathercraft works for ASMR
Working With Leather Blog

Why Leathercraft works for ASMR

What exactly is ASMR and why the fuss? As part of our look at leathercraft and wellbeing this...
Feb 15, 2024
Our role in the Ashbourne  Royal Shrovetide Football
Working With Leather Blog

Our role in the Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide Football

We were really pleased to welcome the team responsible for the leather football used in the famous Ashbourne...
Feb 13, 2024
Get your shine on...
Working With Leather Blog

Get your shine on...

  METALLIC PAINTS FROM IDENTITY LEATHERCRAFT..  In this article we take look at the different ways to achieve metallic...
Dec 05, 2023
Dyes - Solvent v Waterbased?
Working With Leather Blog

Dyes - Solvent v Waterbased?

Author: Dr Peter Laight Have you ever wondered about the different types of dyes and pigment stains? Why...
Aug 24, 2023

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