How to Make Professional Leather Keepers | The Leather Element

In this Leather Element shop tip, Chuck Dorsett shows multiple ways to make leather keepers, then shares a fast, professional method that lets you make a dozen finished keepers in the time it usually takes to make two. You’ll learn keeper sizing, leather weights, rivets vs staples, wet forming techniques, and how to batch dye and finish keepers so they’re ready when you need them—not the other way around. Perfect for belts, straps, tack, and leathercraft projects where clean details matter. Chapters 00:00 – Introduction to Leather Keepers 00:56 – Making Leather Keepers with Rivets 02:38 – Making Small Keepers with Waxed Thread 03:23 – Wet Forming Keepers for a Professional Finish 06:30 – Leather Weights That Work Best for Keepers 08:38 – Batch Cutting Keepers to Save Time 09:38 – Staples: The Fastest, Easiest Method for Making Leather Keepers 11:35 – Batch Dyeing and Wet Forming on the Mold 13:34 – Finishing Keepers While They’re Still on the Form 15:20 – Final Results and Why This Method Saves Time Tools & Supplies Used in This Video 2200 Double Cap Rivets https://www.weaverleathersupply.com/p... Deluxe 4-Piece Snap & Rivet Setter (65-6275) https://www.weaverleathersupply.com/p... Wooden Strap Cutter (65-6161) https://www.weaverleathersupply.com/p... Master Tool® Little Wonder (65-6650) https://www.weaverleathersupply.com/p... Staple Driver & Loop Anvil (65-6672) https://www.weaverleathersupply.com/p... Slide Loop Staples – Pack of 100 (77-7251) https://www.weaverleathersupply.com/p... Fiebing’s Pro Dye Black (50-2030) & Light Brown (50-2035) https://www.weaverleathersupply.com/p... Fiebing’s Leather Balm with Atom Wax (50-2188) https://www.weaverleathersupply.com/p...