This Making of a Watch Strap article on watchtime.com is a great overview of not only making straps but also how leather is layered together on the ‘face’ and back sides. Author Mark Bernado also covers edging and the long process to great finished edges. It’s exactly how we finish edges and the 15+ step process is quite involved. The results however speak for themselves.
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I’m barely beginning in this craft, any books you’d recommend?
The Leatherworking Handbook is a great start.
I have been doing leather crafting for a year. I want to improve in my crafting same time try out diff premium leather. I am also planning to start my business. Would you be able to give some advices?