Welcome to the Illume Connect Skill Series! In this video you will learn how to make a leather strap with a decorative arrow lacing element.
This skill video is part of a longer course where Jacee teaches you to build a [Rope Can Purse] (https://www.learnwithillume.com/courses/rope-can-purse).
Supplies:
**11 oz veg tan leather strap (sized to project of choice):**
https://makersleathersupply.com/products/premium-veg-tan-straps-hermann-oak
**#1 Edger:**
https://makersleathersupply.com/products/barry-king-grooved-edgers
**Burnishing Tool:**
**Draw gauge:**
https://www.weaverleathersupply.com/products/aluminum-draw-gauge
**Wing dividers:**
https://makersleathersupply.com/products/wing-divider
**3/16” kangaroo lace:**
https://y-knotlace.com/
**Head Knife or other leather cutting tool:**
**#4 (5/32") Round Drive Punch:**
https://makersleathersupply.com/products/revolving-hole-punch?_pos=15&_sid=fbc971589&_ss=r
**Leather Dye (optional):**
https://makersleathersupply.com/search?q=leather+dye
Step-by-Step Process:
• Prepare the Strap – Edge, burnish, and dye your leather strap as needed for a polished finish.
• Mark and Punch Holes – Mark holes for rivets or hardware and punch them with a hole punch.
• Mark Lacing Holes – Use wing dividers to mark even hole spacing (1½ inches apart).
• Punch Lacing Holes – Punch holes with a #4 hole punch.
• Cut Lace – Measure and cut your lace to the required length, then shape the ends into points.
• Start Lacing – Lace through each hole, alternating between right and left sides, creating an arrow pattern.
• Finish the Lacing – Trim the lace or leave it long for a decorative finish.
Follow along as we demonstrate each step to ensure your leather strap turns out perfectly. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more leatherworking tutorials!
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