Idris Bello
@idrisbello
Professional leather crafting & bag making creator. Tutorials, tips, and exclusive content you won't find anywhere else. Based in Kano, Nigeria.
Edge finishing technique. Burnishing raw edges to a glass-like smoothness.
Beginner tutorial: Start here if you're just getting into this craft.
Belt making from scratch. Cutting, stitching, and fitting hardware.
Cutting leather for a messenger bag. The first cut determines everything.
My tool collection: Swivel knives, stamps, and bevelers. Each serves a purpose.
The goat leather of Northern Nigeria. Moroccan leather has nothing on ours.
Custom order finished. The details on this one pushed my skills to the limit.
Custom bag commission: Client meeting to delivery. The full process documented.
Wallet making tutorial: From pattern to finished product in one day.
New technique I've been practicing. Failed 10 times before getting it right.
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