“The Art Of Leathercraft”

High End Custom Leather Products, Created by Dragonthorn

About

Dragonthorn Leatherworks has been and remains as one of the premier global custom leather smiths since 1999. We have accomplished this through extreme attention to detail, world class customer service and, obviously, strong knowledge and skill. We are not inexpensive, nor do we rush through a project simply to get one off the bench in order to start another. True custom leatherwork is very unique and more of an art than a craft although both elements are combined in our work. Our communication levels during the construction of a project remain a strong suit of ours and may border on “way too much information”. However, in order to ensure that a customer receives precisely what they wish for it is necessary to communicate on a consistent basis and make you feel part of the team. I invite you to read the column, and link What is “Custom Leatherwork” to better understand what custom leatherwork truly is.

About my Work

First off, check out “Past Projects” and “Project Images” in the Menu Bar above. That will take you directly to a sample of leather projects I have created. The other items on the Menu Bar kinda flesh out other stuff. So… I am a pure, one at a time, Custom Leathersmith. The work you see on this website is but an example of the work that I do. Any of these items can be created again, as is, or with your requested modifications. All projects listed on this website were requested by an individual client. Basically I receive a request that says, “Heh, can you make something for this that does this and maybe that?” Or, “I have an item that was my grandfathers/grandmothers and would like to have it either restored or re-created”. Or, and this is fun, “I represent such and such museum and we need a really old historical item repaired/restored without ruining it’s historical value”. Prototyping work? Oh yes, most certainly. You have an idea that you want mass produced? I’ll be your leather imgaineer.  You get the point. I do leatherwork. Not multiple items in different sizes where you can click a button, pay and receive (although I can but it’s not cheap).  Mainly though I do   one – at – a – time  .   Many of these items are my original idea and concept. I can’t even begin to tell you how many of these items and innovations have been copied by craftsman in overseas locations? (Yes, some still exist, trying to be nice here). So, in closing you have an idea, a thought, a what if? Let’s chat. Could be loads of fun.

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June 4, 2024 – Dragonthorn teams with “Incendiary NPC’s” performance group

I have spent a good bit of time at Ren Faires in my life and have found them to be quite a bit of excellent fun (besides having something to do with all the swords, knives, daggers and helms I have adorning my house and shop! Dragonthron Leatherworks is doing something a bit different with our proud sponsorship of “Incendiary NPC’s” a Fire Performance and Side Questing Experiance Group! They perform at various events throughout the MidWest and are gaining quite a following. They do, well, amazing fire displays as well as being guides for side quests during events (you can see more pics and info at my blog post here https://dragonleather.net/something-new-for-dragonthorn-leatherworks/ ). More info coming on the group and I’d be happy to put you in touch with them if you’d like to know where they will be, or, if you just want to have a really cool party! You can learn more at Their Press Kit at this link https://dragonleather.net/wp-content/uploads/Incendiary-NPCs-EPK-I.pdf      Stay tuned!  DH