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Still Climbing
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again — I got started in leatherwork because I needed something no one made. My first knife sheath...
Donald Medaris
Jul 242 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


Cheap Tools That Overperform
When you’re just getting into leatherwork, it’s easy to think you need to drop hundreds of dollars on “professional-grade” gear. But the...
Donald Medaris
Jul 222 min read


It’s Okay to Evolve
A collection of leather keychains finds a home in the "Graveyard Bin," where unsold products are stored. When I first started building...
Donald Medaris
Jul 212 min read


Grateful for the Small Things (and the Big Ones Too)
Today I’m sitting with a lot of gratitude — not for flashy wins or big milestones, but for the people closest to me who quietly amaze me...
Donald Medaris
Jul 201 min read


So You Wanna Work Leather?
One of the most common questions I get is:
“What should I make first?”
My go-to answer: a minimalist wallet or business card holder.
Donald Medaris
Jul 192 min read


Custom Commissions Are Open at Legacy Leather Co.
Ordering from me doesn’t start with a “Buy Now” button. It starts with a conversation . I want to know you — not just what item you...
Donald Medaris
Jul 182 min read


First Class, First Spark
Before I ever taught a leatherworking class, I taught survival skills. It started when my wife gifted me a wilderness survival course...
Donald Medaris
Jul 172 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


The One Tool That Never Leaves My Bench
If you’ve ever spent more than five minutes in my shop, you’ve probably seen them — in my apron, my belt, under a stack of leather...
Donald Medaris
Jul 152 min read


Progress Over Perfection
I still own the first item I ever made — a simple knife sheath. It's rough, full of beginner mistakes, and I absolutely love it. That...
Donald Medaris
Jul 142 min read


🌿 Gratitude for the Grind
Leatherworking has become my creative fuel — the thing that grounds me when the world feels chaotic and loud. Over the years, I’ve...
Donald Medaris
Jul 131 min read


🧵 So You Wanna Work Leather?
Getting started in leatherworking does not have to break the bank
Donald Medaris
Jul 122 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


Why I Work With Leather
It didn’t start in a studio. It started in the woods. Back then, I was a wilderness survival instructor — living by the rule of...
Donald Medaris
Jul 104 min read
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