Adding Decorative Cuts To Tooled Leather (How, Where, & Why)

Decorative cuts really matter when you’re tooling leather. They can make a pattern “pop” by adding flow and depth when done correctly. In contrast, when done wrong, it can look like a cat used your project for a scratching post. There’s not one right way to add decorative cuts but there are a few basic fundamentals that will help you achieve cuts that add to your tooling rather than take away from it. If you are looking for a beginner swivel knife we offer a single knife: https://twentythreeplus.com/collectio... Our Deluxe Beginner Tooling Kit also comes with a swivel knife & the tooling tools I recommend for beginners: https://twentythreeplus.com/collectio... ⬇️Learn Online With Me In The Leather Life Classroom https://www.skool.com/leather-life-cl... 🎁Get A Free Belt Pattern https://mailchi.mp/f0d86ed6bc2b/begin... 🛒Shop Tools, Supplies, Patterns & Classes https://twentythreeplus.com ✅Follow Joe   / joe_meling   😎For Items We Don't Carry Check Weaver & Use Code JOE10 To Save 10% https://www.weaverleathersupply.com/?... Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:22 Why Add Decorative Cuts To Leather 1:14 What Knife Do I Need For Decorative Cuts 2:22 Key Fundamentals Of Good Decorative Cuts 2:28 Start Deep & Fade Light 3:10 Curve Of The Decorative Cuts 3:20 Purpose Of Decorative Cuts- Create Flow 4:20 Fan Out Decorative Cuts 5:27 Plan Out Decorative Cuts 11:20 Draw Out Decorative Cuts On Pattern To Practice 12:30 Decorative Cuts Fundamentals Review #leathertooling #toolingpatterns #leathercraft #23plus #pendletonstyletooling