Leathercraft Foundations: Veg-Tan Basics for Beginners (3 Projects)

What you’ll learn

• Wet-forming & shaping
• Basic carving
• Dyeing & tinting
• Stitching & edge finishing
• Clean workflow & tool habits

Projects you’ll make

• Leather Relief (Embossed) – Triangle Eye Charm
• Leather Relief (Embossed) – Cat Ornament
• Leather Relief (Embossed) – Dog Ornament

Materials & tools

Primary ：

• Vegetable-tanned leather (veg-tan)
• Modeling tools
• Pricking chisels
• Craft knife
• Waxed thread
• Dyes
• Edge tools
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  Who it’s for

• Curious beginners with basic hand skills
• Makers who want clear, step-by-step instruction

Format & access

• Video lessons: [ 12 lessons], total runtime [271 minutes (about 4h 30m)]（
• Files included: Materials checklist (PDF), project notes (PDF)
• Access: Stream + download via Gumroad, lifetime access

Language

• Teaching: English
• Subtitles: [English / Chinese]

About the instructor

Dawn Wang — Leather artist & art educator (15+ years teaching; 5+ years focused on veg-tan). “Think with your hands. Collaborate with materials.”

Opportunities

Outstanding learners may be invited by Dawn to collaborate on real projects (sample making, workshop assisting, small commissions)—a chance to earn and build your portfolio/career if interested.

Safety Notes

• Use a cutting mat and sharp blades with hand protection.
  
• Wear eye protection when punching/chiseling.
  
• Ensure good ventilation for dyeing and when using glues/adhesives or fillers.
  

What’s included

• HD video lessons
• Materials checklist (PDF)
• Project notes (PDF)
• Lifetime updates

Not included

• Physical materials or tools. Need a kit? Dawn can pack & ship an optional Materials Kit (Essential/Complete). Click “Request Materials Kit” or select the add-on at checkout.

License

For personal learning and personal-use projects only. Do not redistribute the videos or files.