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🛠️ Workbench Wednesday
Sneak peeks at what’s happening in the shop — current builds, materials, and behind-the-scenes footage.


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


Balancing It All - Life, Work, Leather, and Sanity
Balancing everything that we need to do is an artform. Some of us are better at it than others. Here are some thoughts on the subject.
Donald Medaris
Jul 302 min read


Synthetic Leather Experiments: A New Chapter?
Today, something a little different is on the bench — the first prototype of a synthetic leather made from recycled memory foam...
Donald Medaris
Jul 232 min read


The Real Bench
No filters, no cleanup — here’s what’s really going down at the bench today. I’ve got a test piece in progress: a crow standing in front...
Donald Medaris
Jul 161 min read


Why I Only Make Custom Leather Goods
In a world of mass production and fast fashion, there's something sacred about slowing down and making something just for you. At Legacy...
Donald Medaris
Jul 112 min read
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