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From Raw Hide to Rainbow Dreams

This week on the bench, I’m crafting something truly special: a Mandala Round Bag for Kirsten in Germany, brought to life in the colors...

Donald Medaris

Aug 131 min read

I just got back from a birthday trip to New York City with Elisabeth. For a quiet, reclusive guy like me, it’s a world away from my...

Donald Medaris

Aug 112 min read

When I was a kid, the perfect birthday was simple. Cake, presents, and the chance to eat as much sugar as I wanted without anyone telling...

Donald Medaris

Aug 102 min read

When I started leatherwork, I didn’t have a studio. No big bench, no racks of tools, no wall of hides. I had a small pile of tools, a few...

Donald Medaris

Aug 92 min read