The best place to buy leather in the world is Wickett andCraig, in Pennsylvania. You can reach them by calling 1-800-TANNERY, or write to them at orders@wickett-craig.comThe best leather hardware connection is Ohio Travel Bag. They have it all. They can be viewed online at http://www.ohiotravelbag.com
or emailed at info@ohiotravelbag.com
Shop Tip: Good Leather Stamping Tools can be made by obtaining very large iron nails/spikes, and chopping the ends off (ThePointed Part). What will be left is a flat round head on a shaft suitable for striking with a mallet. The flat round head resembles the basic shape of many leatherstamping tools, and can be easily modified and altered to make custom designs through use of files, dremel tools, and drill bits.
The best place to buy adhesives is your local hardware outlet. Many of these can be had as glues for other things; you are looking for a heavy, permanent bond contact/craftsmans cement, like is used to adhere formica. It is also fairly flammable stuff and you do not have to deal with shipping it. You will get a much better deal buying a general craftsmans cement, than you will buying specialty leather glues. And many times they work better than the"Special" preparations.email luxefaire@gmail.com
