The workshop is currently close and will reopen the week of the 16th June 2025. All orders will be processed on our return to the workshop.
As well as the DIY kits, templates, pattern packs and standard made to order items, sometimes I choose to take on some bespoke work.
This time, we have a custom leather watch strap to be paired with a custom 1 of 1 watch face. Our customer supplied the leather for this creation, he had been able to secure himself some of the original leathers that were salvaged from the Metta Catharina, which sank off Plymouth Sound in 1786. The leather on board was Reindeer leather that had been tanned in Russia. At the time, this leather was highly sought after, and the tanning secrets were kept under lock and key. It has been said that spies were sent to try and find out the trade secrets, but to no success.
While there are some replica leather available, being one of a few people who have been able to work with the original is a great honour, and the customer was thrilled with the strap that we made up for him.
While I don't take on too many commissions, if you are interested in ordering your own bespoke piece of leather work, please get in touch with via email.
You can read more about the Metta Catharina here.
I tested out over £100 of cheap leathercraft tools, that I think you need as a beginner crafter, but are they any good?
After using the water-based adhesive and glue pens for over a year, I am happy to announce that J.H. Leather is the UK stockist for One Plus One adhesives!
Every now and again, I choose to take on some custom orders, and this tote bag is one of the recent bespoke pieces that I have made.
Welcome to J.H.Leather
The workshop will be closed from Friday 16th May and will reopen the week of the 16th June 2025.
The order cut off date is Thursday 15th May, orders placed after this date will be processed on our return to the workshop.
Digital downloads are automatically sent to you on the email used to place the order, please check your junk mail folder for these.
