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Walnut Studiolo Fundraiser for "No Kid Hungry"
Fundraiser With Donor Report: We're selling a bandana and "no-sew mask" to raise funds to end child hunger during COVID-19 for No Kid Hungry.
How to "Whip Tie" Natural Bar Wraps: Finish Ends with Twine or Waxed Thread
A natural and tactile end to wraps, this tutorial shows how to use the old school "whip tie" or "whipping" knot tying techniques. Uses jute, hemp, waxed thread, or cord with a simple shellac.
Meet Tanuki, Our New Shop Kitten
Kitten photos inside! We are delighted to introduce our new mouser and shop assistant, Tanuki the Siberian kitten.
Photo Essay: Power Outage! An Unusual Day in the Life at Walnut Studiolo
When the power went out for 21 hours in our region, we used some essential preps to get holiday orders shipped. What we had, and what we wished we'd had!
Photo Essay: Evolution of a Workshop
We take a look back on how our workshop space evolved over ten years in business with this photo essay.
How Does the Leather Hold Up? Bicycle Bar Wraps 7 Years Later
How did veg-tan leather bicycle bar wraps hold up after 6-7 years of outdoor use? We check in with three bikes from our installation videos and compare results.
Lesson #5) Recap: What is the "Best" Leather?
What "quality" means for types of leather: tannage, sourcing, processing, finishes. Builds on previous lessons in our leather learning series.
Lesson #11) Learn Leather Maintenance, Repair, and Crafting
How to keep vegetable-tanned leather in good condition, review the various leather care products and introduce you to the world of leather crafting for repairs.
Lesson #10) Leather Rescue: How to Revive Old or Moldy Leather
How to rejuvenate and rescue old, dry, stiff vintage leather and moldy, mildewed leather. (Lesson #10 of 11)
Lesson #9) Vintage Leather In the Store: Assessing Craftsmanship Details
How to tell if a leather piece is good quality is in the store: observable design details and red flags. (Lesson #9 of 11)
Lesson #7) Leather Product Quality: Selecting from the Hide for the Use
How craftsmen select from the variable leather hides to create quality products: stretch, thickness, shape. Plus - why maker-made matters. (Lesson #7 of 11)
Lesson #8) Recap: What is "Sustainable" Leather?
What sustainability means for leather and leather alternatives. Why full grain vegetable-tanned cowhide is the most sustainable choice, ethical and moral considerations.
Lesson #6) Leather Finishes: Dyes, Oils, Waxes, Glosses, Tooling
Leather finishes at the tannery and in the workshop, including coloring, coatings, and waxes to enhance or obscure quality .Why they might be used and why they matter. (Lesson #6 of 11)
Lesson #4) Leather Tanning: Veg-Tan vs Chrome-Mercury
Tanning is a preservation process. The different ways leather can be tanned using natural tannins or chemicals. (Lesson #4 of 11)
Lesson #2) Leather Sources: Animals (Byproduct vs Exotic) and Alternatives
A broad overview of the different kinds of leather sources: animal, vegetable, fungus, plastic, and paper.
A Local's Guide to the North Oregon Coast
Our favorite things to do, eat, drink and places to stay on the North Oregon Coast near the Manzanita, Wheeler, and Nehalem - between Tillamook and Cannon Beach.
Gift Ideas for Cribbage Lovers
For families, friends and couples that play cribbage together, a special personalized or unique cribbage board makes a great gift. Here are a few ideas to make a special cribbage gift.
Leather Craft Kits for Veterans: History and Today
We share the history of leathercrafting in helping veterans cope with PTSD and tell you about Help Heal Vets, a wonderful organization distributing free craft kits to veterans.
Graduation Gifts Handcrafted for the Job Search
The best graduation gifts help grads land a job! These leather gift ideas are geared for professionals and may even catch the eye of the interviewer.
Top 5 Experiential Gift Ideas for Father's Day
Five unique ideas for spending quality time together with Dad to make a memorable Father's Day.
Leather Top Tube Protectors and Chainstay Guards
Leather is a great way to protect a bike's finish from scratches and dings. In this post, we talk about why, where, and how to wrap your bicycle frame with a protective and all-weather leather wrap.
Price Match Guarantee
We practice the "Golden Rule" of marketing - do unto others as you would like done unto you. Here's an explanation of discounts, sales, and promotions at Walnut Studiolo, as well as our Price Match Guarantee. About Sales & Discounts at...
Custom Artwork & Corporate Gifts
Our handcrafted, sustainable, and American-made leather goods make ideal corporate gifts and promotional items for like-minded companies. Custom logos and branding available with in-house laser engraver, CNC router, and brass stamp debossing. Contact us with your project ideas! Take a...
Leather Drawer Pull Project Gallery
Get inspired by these remodel projects, before/after photo shoots, Houzz galleries, and customer stories featuring our Leather Drawer Pulls Collection. See specs, stylesheets and more on our Drawer Pulls Info page.
