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

LABEL #1

OPTIONAL :

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

1. CUT 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 advise you to do a test beforehand to validate the erasable function on your leather.

2. DRAW 2 LINES USING A FORMOIR

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

3. TYPE LETTERS AND NUMBERS

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

4. MAKE AN ENCHAPURE (OBLONG HOLE)

Make a notch using the cookie cutter.

5. INSTALL THE LOOP WITH CLEVIS USING A RIVET

Using a setting tool (here an impact handle) and a 3 mm punch: place the buckle using a T3 double-cap rivet.

6. MAKE 5 HOLES ON THE STRAP

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

7. HIT THE 3D MINI STAMP

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

8. WORK THE SLICES OF LEATHER

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

9. FINISH THE SLICES

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

10. NOURISH THE LEATHER

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

LABEL #2

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

1. HUMIDIFY VEGETABLE-TANNED LEATHER

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

2. HIT THE STAMPS ON THE LEATHER

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

3. TINTING THE LEATHER WITH OLIVE OIL

Using a wide brush, soak the leather with olive oil.
Put at least 2 coats trying to put the same amount of oil everywhere.
Let the oil soak into the leather for at least a day and if possible in front of a window in direct sunlight.

4. PROTECT LEATHER WITH SATIN SHENE

Apply Satin Shene (matte finish) evenly all over the leather to protect it. Satin Shene also exists in a shiny version: Super Shene.

5. WORK THE SLICES WITH TOKONOLE

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

6. PLACE A T3 RIVET ON THE KEY RING

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

7. FINISH YOUR LEATHER KEY RING

You can add a round carabiner to your key ring so you can attach it to your suitcase.
We also invite you to nourish your leather with neatsfoot oil or nourishing milk.

LABEL #3

1. CUT THE PIECES

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

2. MAKE 2 3 MM HOLES

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 + : square off the sides that will not be assembled to give a more finished side to your slices.

4. PUT DOUBLE-FACED BEHIND DECORATIVE PIECES

Put double-sided behind the decorative pieces and glue them. The decorative pieces (pineapple) were made with scraps of soft leather.

5. SLIDE THE LABEL

Slide the label between the 2 pieces of leather.