What is basketweave?
Basketweave is a stamping technique for applying patterns that look woven. It most commonly seen on police gun belts, although it can be beautiful in many applications. Top • Can you suggest a good book to learn the basics of leather carving? Yes, the Leatherwork Manual covers all the basics. Top • How do I cut belts or straps perfectly? Use a Strap Cutter. These are adjustable for width, fairly inexpensive, and easy to use. The only hard part is cutting the first straight edge. To do this you need a long straight edge (such as a metal bar or ruler). Lay the leather on some cardboard and cut along the straight edge with a sharp knife. It is helpful to have someone hold the straight edge while you cut it. Remnember, the strap cutter follows this edge so if your first cut isn’t straight, your straps won’t be either. Top • What is stropping? Stropping is used to put a fine polished edge on cutting tools. All tools cut better when stropped. A simple inexpensive strop can be made by applyin
