Leather Maple Leaf brooch tutorial

Description

 

 

This tutorial can be used with dense fabrics like denim, velvet etc.  in a very similar way. Make sure you stiffen your fabrics before making the leaves. In this blog post I am explaining how to do it.

 

Autumn is … brightly coloured leaves.

This is a perfect autumn leaf tutorial for a quick project in leather flower making. The leather maple leaf created in different colours makes a great seasonal accessory or a trim. The tutorial does require the use of millinery tools (available to order here), however you might do some vein scoring with the tools you already have at hand (like table knife or tweezers etc).

With more than 90 pictures explaining in detail the whole process of creating your own leather maple leaf brooch, the 62 page step-by-step detailed photo tutorial (no hard copy is available) uncovers the mystery behind the realistic leather maple leaf. A relatively quick and very satisfying project the maple leaf has numerous applications. The leather maple leaf you create with this tutorial are perfect for jewellery, headpiece and hat trims, home decor . The photo tutorial comes with an additional video that demonstrates most tricky points for you.

 

To create the leather maple leaf brooch you will require specialist flower shaping/ millinery tools (can be ordered here) or try substituting them with the tools you already have.. Please refer to the photo which shows what supplies and tools you will need for this tutorial.

We are pleased to be able to offer leather kits for this tutorial. Please find more information on leather maple leaf brooch kits at https://presentperfectcreations.com/product/diy-leather-kit-for-making-a-leather-maple-leaf-brooch/ 

What you will learn in this tutorial

🌸 how to flat stiffen leather

🌸 how to tint the leather leaf in a realistic manner

 

🌸 how to back leather leaf with decorative fabric

🌸 how to shape the leaf with different flower shaping tools

🌸 how to assemble the  leather leaf brooch  and create a beautiful realistic shape

🌸 how to finish the brooch with a pin

Level:  beginner (requires neatness and precision)

Time: about 2 hours on average (plus the drying time)

 

 

Please have a look at the list of materials and tools and if you are not sure you have everything you need please get in touch with us before buying the leather maple leaf tutorial to clarify any questions you might have.

Purchase this tutorial now and you will be able to download it the minute your payment has cleared.
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PLEASE NOTE: NO MATERIALS are included in the price. The price you pay is for a .pdf ebook. There is no charge for postage.

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