This set of cardholders. It was for a groom and his groomsmen, and each wallet had initials stamped for its intended owner. It was an honor to make these for such a special occasion and couldn’t be happier with how they came out.

Once you do it enough – leatherworking becomes a pretty clear reflection of you.

Ultimately, you’ll end up confronting a process / method that did exactly what you needed initially and became limiting you became better. Think long about how you want to improve that process, because it might be the next ceiling you hit. Confidence comes from going through the motions, internalizing steps, implementing small improvements – and a couple months down the line you’re beyond where you thought possible. And then you can really think big.

Sharp knives are safe knives. And when you cut a lot, you always want something sharp. I use a knife like this (Ingenuity w/ snap-off blades). Once the blade shows any bit of dulling / resistance, you snap it off and get a brand-new blade, ready for the next cut. It keeps things moving, keeps me safe, and makes the process of creating more enjoyable. In terms of value, I don’t think there’s anything better.