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Hey there! I’ve been selling at markets for four years, give or take. Looking forward to connecting with folks in this group!
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I’ve never had the guts to go to a market. I’ve been invited a few times, but I feel like I need to have a bunch of different items and selections. How does your market look like? Post pictures!! 😀
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Here’s a photo! I tend to value negative space in my booth and limit my selection to bags, notebook covers, wallets, and belts. I actually feel like I have too much stuff–customers know I sell leather goods, but I haven’t niched down to become *the* person for handmade bags, for example.
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The real trick, I think, is figuring out who your ideal customer is and then finding events that fit that description. In the early years of my business, I made whatever for anyone and kind of just winged it. I’m getting to the point now where I want to target women with expendable income, a classic sense of style, and a commitment…
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Stick BarrettePattern is for general shape only; go nuts with your own designs! Comes in three different sizes. Pattern is for personal or small business use…
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Swiss Army Inspired SatchelMeet the Swiss Army Satchel, your ultimate artisan-made companion for both work and play, exclusively at Bevel Leathercraft! This pattern is designed to be made…
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I made one of these a while back, and I can't believe they don't sell the tuck-locks in black. I reached out to a few manufacturers and they all said it wasn't possible... allegedly. I LOVE projects like…
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Floral Field Notes WalletPerfect little wallet for your essentials, with a simple floral motif on the cover. Holds a Field Notes booklet. What you’ll need: 1 sqft exterior…
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Cash EnvelopeCash wallet designed to hold USD bills, but can fit other currencies as well. Maybe. You decide and let me know! What you’ll need: 1…
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A5 Binder with Card SlotsMade to fit an A5 binder insert. You’ll need: 2-3 sqft primary color leather (veg tan recommended, but medium-firm chrome tan like Horween works as…
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Ran across this website via threads and it got my curiosity. I’ve been a leather instructor for a number of years and in the field for about fifteen total, most recently dabbling in making acrylic templates and tools for myself, plus working with a tattooler. Keeping an eye out for the Halloween contest post, as that sounds like fun!
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Took me a sec to see the shark.. this would be awesome! 😊
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Can’t wait to see the finished piece!
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This looks so cool! I wish I had the patience for tooling. Patience. Skill. And creativity lol
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280 Cuts later… we’re on to the final stretch. Now comes the hard part, customizing, engraving, gluing, sanding, and finally stitching this project together. We’re making custom card holders for an event in NY.
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That’s awesome! Do you have any tips on landing events like these? I’ve done one, but it was pretty much by luck.
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Good to know! I’d love to land a large client or three in my area for some customized card wallets or similar. Is it a matter of just cold-contacting them, or did you network your way into those gigs?
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Reply to Getting started using 3D printing in your leather shop.
Ideally, they do, but just putting them in a separate room is usually enough. Most of the newer models have a carbon air filtering system onboard, but still I wouldn’t put one in my bedroom
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The Halloween Key FobsThe Halloween leather key fobs pattern is a pdf downloadable leather crafting pattern to create six Halloween themed key chains – the Coffin, the Ghost,…
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