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MS-L Leatherworking - Make a Leather Guitar Strap

When
12/29/2024
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location
Makersmiths Leesburg - 106 Royal St SW
Spaces left
2
Registered
4 registrants

Registration

General Public - class and kit – $100.00
Guests of Makersmiths. This item includes the class and guitar strap kit.
General Public - class only – $40.00
Guests of Makersmiths. This item is for the class only, without the guitar strap kit.
Members - class and kit – $70.00
For Makersmiths Members. This item includes the class and guitar strap kit.
Members - class only – $30.00
For Makersmiths Members. This item is for the class only, without the guitar strap kit.

Registration is closed

This class will go over all the steps for making your own custom guitar strap, including template prep, cutting, dying, stitching, and finishing. You do not need any leatherworking skills to take this class as all steps will be taught. There will be multiple options similar to the inlay style shown to work with and you can adjust the decorations to your style.

Skills you will learn in this intro class:

Overview of pattern templates and how to use them
Using a template to cut out your pattern and place stitch holes
Using Vegtan and Chrome tan leathers
Dying leather using water stain and drying
Overview of stamping and assist if stamping is requested
Hand Stitching and using a stitching pony
Edge beveling, burnishing, and finishing
Differences in weights of leather
Overview of laser cutting or UV printing your leather and assistance doing so based on available time. (If you have imagery you want to use please bring it to the first class on a laptop or USB)

This class is formatted in such a way that you may take the first class, get your instructions and kit, and then finish the project on your own. Or you may sign up for additional classes at a lowered price point to continue working on the project under the guidance of the instructor until it’s finished. (It is anticipated that it will take approximately three classes to complete the guitar strap.) This is very beneficial for newer leather workers to make sure the instructor is available to ask any questions.

Makersmiths Members are welcome to use the tools in the leatherworking shop to work on the project on your own and sign up for the additional classes only if necessary.

Note: The use rights of this pattern means that the pattern is purchased for each student. This means you can download a copy of the pattern and personally make up to 10 copies of the pattern before purchasing yourself a copy. See TonyAllenBernier.com for additional information on this pattern.

All tools, leather, and supplies will be provided.

This class will meet in the main room at MS-L.

New to Makersmiths? Prior to coming to class, please sign this online waiver form: https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj.

Questions? Contact the instructor Diane Bollinger.

If the class is full, click here if interested in future classes.

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