The desirable characteristics of leather, including its softness, resilience, and style, make it a preferred material for manufacturing items ranging from furniture and car upholstery to garments, ...

Leather car seats add comfort, style, and value to a vehicle, but they also require care. Over time, everyday use, sun exposure, pets, and accidental damage can leave leather seats scratched, cracked, ...

GREENVILLE — A while back, someone asked Deb and Payton Ayers to smell a candle. It was a candle scented with the rich, warm smell of leather, just like the downtown shop the Ayers family spent their ...

Steering wheels are subject to wear and tear — we touch them every time we drive. However, worn steering wheels are not only unsightly but unsafe, reducing your grip and control. Modern vehicles are ...

Jacob McDonald, along with his dad John, are the proprietors of OxVolk LeatherWerks in Grass Valley, in the space that once housed Dave’s Shoe Repair on Mill Street. Dave Russell held his cobbler ...

The art and technique of leather repair allows for creativity, keeps old gear out of the landfill, and saves money. Whether you’re reviving a favorite belt, repairing a worn dog collar, buffing ...

As YouTuber Louis Rossmann watched his latest video upload, he felt sure he had made the right decision. He knew his investigation into a mysterious and controversial Australian businessman would ...

Old School Auto Upholstery Techniques is a channel built on decades of hands-on experience, led by a self-taught expert who's been in the trade since 1980. It's all about real-world craftsmanship—no ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Jorge Mancilla has been practicing leather ...

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