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Treat yourself to the richness of handcrafted
leather. But get ready, for if you wear it, they will ask ... "Where
did you get that?" Tell them. Since your item is custom made just for
you and each piece is hand signed and dated by the artisan, there's no
need to worry about seeing everybody wearing the same thing.
Many
of the pieces created by Mystic Leather™ are hand stamped and some are
even hand carved by special order. Leather stamping involves the use of
shaped implements to create an imprint onto the leather surface. Some
commercial stamps are available, and include geometric, animals and
other designs. Most stamping is performed on natural tanned leather
that has been dampened with water, the water makes the leather softer
and able to be compressed by the design being pressed or stamped into
it. After the leather has been stamped, the design stays on the leather
but can fade if the leather becomes wet and is flexed.
Some of
our pieces are hand carved. Since this is a time consuming process, it
is done by special order only. Carving the leather actually cuts the
surface of the leather. As in stamping, carving is also performed on
natural tanned leather that has been dampened with water, making the
surface easier to penetrate.
Mystic Leather™ uses alcohol based
dyes for their rich colors and permanence. Water based dyes are
available, but have a tendency to fade easily, especially with any kind
of exposure to moisture and sunlight. We also use a variety of finishes
to accent the designs, create color contrast and protect the leather.
We take great care in creating leather work that will
bring lasting satisfaction ... and compliments.
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