DIY | Customize a leather tag for a suitcase or travel bag

LABEL NO. 1

OPTIONAL:

• 1 former - Ref. OSB_20_C
• 1 3D mini airplane stamp - Ref. TL_8817
• Heavy handle for mini 3D stamp - Ref. TL_8190_01
• Guide for stamps - Ref. TL_3603_00

1. CUT OUT THE PIECES

• Using the silver pencil, trace the main piece.
• Cut out the rectangle using a ruler and a cutter
• To cut the 1.5 x 22 cm strap we used a strap cutter.

The pencil is erasable on most leathers with a simple eraser (do not use on vegetable tanned leather). We recommend that you test it first to confirm the erasability on your leather.

2. DRAW 2 LINES USING A FORM

To style the main piece, draw 1 line on each length using a former.

3. ENTER THE LETTERS AND NUMBERS

Wet the leather with a sponge and a little water. Then strike the letters and numbers using the stamp guide and a mallet.

4. MAKE A HOLE (OBLONG HOLE)

Make a chapure using the cookie cutter.

5. INSTALL THE BUCKLE WITH THE YOKE USING A RIVET

Using a setting tool (here a striking handle) and a 3 mm punch: set the buckle using a T3 double cap rivet.

6. MAKE 5 HOLES ON THE STRAP

Using a 3mm punch, make 5 holes at the other end of the strip (1st hole 1.5 cm from the edge then every 2 cm).

7. HIT THE MINI 3D MATT

Wet the strap with a sponge and a little water and hit the mini 3D stamp.

8. WORKING THE LEATHER SLICES

Before applying the tragacanth gum, sand the edges at a 45° angle.

9. FINISH THE SLICES

Apply tragacanth gum to the leather slices and rub briskly with a cloth.

10. NOURISH THE LEATHER

Nourish the leather with a little neatsfoot oil or nourishing milk.

LABEL NO. 2

You will also need olive oil to dye vegetable tanned leather.

1. MOISTEN VEGETABLE TANNED LEATHER

Wet the vegetable tanned leather with a sponge and a little water.

2. STRIKE THE STAMPS ON THE LEATHER

Strike the letter and number stamps using the stamp guide and a mallet.

3. STAIN THE LEATHER WITH OLIVE OIL

Using a large brush, soak the leather with olive oil.
Apply at least 2 coats, trying to apply the same amount of oil everywhere.
Let the oil soak into the leather for at least a day, if possible in front of a window in full sunlight.

4. PROTECT LEATHER WITH SATIN SHENE

Apply Satin Shene (matte finish) evenly over the entire leather to protect it. Satin Shene also comes in a glossy version: Super Shene.

5. WORK THE SLICES WITH TOKONOLE

Work the edges of the leather with tokonole or gum tragacanth and rub them with a wooden smoother (see the video on our blog).

6. PLACE A T3 RIVET ON THE KEY RING

Fold the tab of the leather key ring back on itself then place a double-cap T3 rivet.

7. FINISH YOUR LEATHER KEY HOLDER

You can add a round carabiner to your keychain so you can attach it to your suitcase.
We also recommend nourishing your leather with neatsfoot oil or nourishing milk.

LABEL NO. 3

1. CUT OUT THE PIECES

Using the silver pencil, trace the main piece. Cut out the rectangles using a ruler and a cutter.

2. MAKE 2 HOLES OF 3 MM

Make the 3 mm holes (indicated on the pattern).

3. GLUE THE RECTANGLES TOGETHER

Glue the rectangles together (using neoprene glue). Do not put glue on the lower end and leave 5 mm to the right and left of the central rectangle.

The little extra : square off the sides that will not be assembled to give a more finished look to your slices.

4. PUT DOUBLE-SIDED WALLPAPER BEHIND DECORATIVE PIECES

Place double-sided tape behind the decorative pieces and glue them on. The decorative pieces (pineapples) were made with scraps of soft leather.

5. SLIDE THE LABEL ON

Slide the label between the 2 pieces of leather.