Making a Flower Using the "Fried Leather" Technique
If you have unused scraps of soft leather, you can very easily make beautiful flowers. These flowers can be used to decorate bags, belts, brooches, hair clips, or necklaces. The advantage of this method is that you don't need to use
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If you have unused scraps of soft leather, you can very easily make beautiful flowers. These flowers can be used to decorate bags, belts, brooches, hair clips, or necklaces. The advantage of this method is that you don't need to use any special leatherworking tools.
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To start, make a flower pattern or find a ready-made one. Use it to cut out several petals. With this technique, it is best to cut the petals in layers rather than individually. That way, they will be easier to join. There is no need to make a lot of layers—2–4 will be plenty. If you make more, you may run into problems joining them. The leather does not need to be treated with anything.
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Now take any clean skillet. I usually use an old aluminum one, but you can also use the one you cook with—this technique leaves no marks. Heat the skillet and place the leather petals on it. Within just a few seconds, they will begin taking on a convex shape. I can't say exactly how long it will take—it all depends on the thickness and density of the leather, so don't step away, and once you are satisfied with the curve of the petals, quickly remove the petals from the skillet.
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Now join the petals together at the center using hot glue or thread. The center can be decorated with a large half bead, or you can create a center using fishing line and beads. Alternatively, you can take an oblong strip of leather, fringe one edge, and roll it into a tube. Attach the center using hot glue. You're all done. There is also another technique for making leather flowers.
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