Holiday Sleigh Bell Door Hanger
Holiday Sleigh Bell Door Hanger Our Classic Christmas Decoration The Duvall Leatherwork holiday sleigh bell door hanger will most certainly become a cherished Christmas heirloom. Sleigh bells are classic pieces of Americana, synonymous with the Christmas season. Their unmistakable sounds can warm your winter home with soft notes of Christmas cheer. Imagine your family or holiday guests opening your front door on a cold winters night to hear the warm sounds of authentic sleigh bells. Truly an unforgettable experience. When [...]
What is a Leather Valet Tray?
What is a Leather Valet Tray? A leather valet tray, also called a catchall tray, is used to contain all the accoutrements that a person may carry on his or her person. For example, daily carry items may include a cell phone, change, receipts, a pocket knife, a wallet, guitar picks, a flashlight, keys, a lighter, a watch, etc. Now items like this are typically referred to as EDC or every-day carry items. Click here to learn more about [...]
Men’s leather wallets, how are they made?
Handcrafting Quality Leather Wallets Making quality leather wallets starting with a single piece of sturdy goatskin. We found that goatskin has a lot of qualities that make it the perfect leather for wallets. It’s firm and ages beautifully, holding its shape, but becoming more flexible with time. We use dies to cut out the outer cover and credit card pockets. Then we dry fit them together with a little double sided tape. The process Bit by bit, each leather wallet [...]
What’s a stitching horse?
So what’s a stitching horse? The stitching horse gives you an extra hand with super strength. The stiff full grain leather only a few fingers wide needs to be held firmly in place. The name stitching horse fits appropriately. You straddle the seat like a horse. You also kick a pedal to engage the clamp, kind of like a stirrup. When the leather is clamped into place, using one piece of thread and two needles, the bridle leather is [...]
Did you catch us on WNEP-TV’s Home & Backyard?
Duvall Leatherwork appeared on WNEP-TV's Home & Backyard earlier this month. Master Craftsman Nick Duvall showed Jackie Lewandoski how we carefully select the finest materials to make our authentic leather women's shoulder bags. Check it out! We put a lot of effort and attention to detail when producing high-quality, American-made leather goods that are designed to last a lifetime.