In this article, I will try to be exhaustive by limiting the list to the essentials, I will name and explain the use of ten tools by proposing a link for the purchase of each of them. When you start a new activity, whether it is professional or recreational, it is normal to feel drowned by the flood of information that you start to glean here and there, this article will help you to see more clearly in the choice of the essential tools that you will need to start without spending a fortune. You'll then be able to build up your arsenal as you progress, and as your needs change. To begin with ..read more

Virtuous virtuosos Benjamin Malatrait, Gauthier Lefébure and Emmanuel Fourault met at chemistry and engineering schools. For the three founders of ICTYOS, the innovative tannery MADE IN LYON, the issue of eco-materials and responsible materials is a priority for the luxury of tomorrow. Eager to accompany the ecological evolution of precious leathers, they embarked on three intense years of research on the production of ethical marine leathers. Since 2019, they have been organizing with the French agri-food sector a virtuous logistics system to transform skins into real rare leathers with an ex ..read more

Mike is a courageous convert, a lover of leather and tradition, he designs unique and hand-sewn pieces, gives a second life to old leather articles, and trains in the trade of leatherworker in Paris AM: Can you briefly introduce yourself? MP: I am Mike Pizarro, leather craftsman, after a twelve-year experience in biomedical research to develop therapies against cancer, I decided to convert into craftsmanship to found "Atelier Scarabée". What prompted you to make this choice? I love working with my hands, working with leather has always been a passion for me, the nobility of the material and t ..read more

Hi there,  As you know we make custom leather stamps and I am often asked what kind of press I would recommend.  Most of us are artisans and not having a ton of money to spend. For those working with veg tanned leather and small stamps, a handle and a mallet can do. ?Link to the machine and video review at the end of the post? WHY GETTING A HEAT PRESS?  Many of us are also looking for some versatility and need to stamp other types of leather or to stamp logos with gold or silver foil, then, a hot stamping press is needed.  SIZE:  The size of this machine is quite ..read more

AM-Leathercraft : Can you introduce yourself in a few words? Alexandre Tritz : Born in 1996 I grew up in a French Caribbean island (Martinique) and I also studied at a business school there. I discovered leather craft three years ago in the workshop of my uncle in Germany.  He is a knife maker and makes some simple leather sheathes. After my studies I moved to Paris. I am also a photographer with 8 years experience, I have been leather working for one and a half years and I make a living from these two activities. Your skills are really good! Where did you learn the craft? A.T. : I ..read more

This French craftsman quits his day job, starts travelling around the world with his tools and some leather... Julien Douve will soon be back to France where he will settle down and open up his own "atelier". Brief Introduction of yourself and the company:    AM: Please tell us a bit about yourself, your previous professional experience, where did you learn the trade how you got into it and your location. Anything you are passionate about or love to do when you are not making leather goods, please tell us?   JD: My name is Julien, I was born in a little town in the north west of France called ..read more