Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this beginner-friendly leathercraft tutorial, Chuck Dorsett demonstrates how to make a simple wet formed leather box. This project introduces the fundamentals of wet forming leather, including pattern layout, cutting leather, punching holes, and shaping the leather using moisture and pressure.
Follow along as Chuck explains how water and simple hand pressure can transform vegetable-tanned leather into a structured container. This project is a great way to practice wet forming techniques while creating a useful leather box that can be customized with different designs, hardware, or finishes.
Free Downloadable Pattern and Materials: weaverleathersupply.com/collections/simple-wet-formed-leather-box
Products used in this video:
Single Shoulder 4/5 oz.: weaverleathersupply.com/products/11-1202ss-4-5
#4 Heavy Duty Awl: weaverleathersupply.com/products/cso4-2
Steel Square w/Tape: weaverleathersupply.com/products/65-3039
Corner Knife: weaverleathersupply.com/products/65722
Berry Concho w/Post: weaverleathersupply.com/products/01890-1
Heavy Duty Revolving Head Punch: weaverleathersupply.com/products/65-6240
MT Round Punch: weaverleathersupply.com/products/65-2565
Rawhide Mallet 11 oz.: weaverleathersupply.com/products/65-2520-11
Poly Cutting Board: weaverleathersupply.com/products/65-2916
12” x 12” Marble: weaverleathersupply.com/products/65800-12
Dressing Sponge: weaverleathersupply.com/products/50-1985
Fiebing’s Leather Craft Cement: weaverleathersupply.com/products/50275-04
00:00 Introduction to the Wet Formed Leather Box Project
00:38 Understanding the Pattern and Dimensions
03:21 Creating a Symmetrical Tab Design
03:50 Selecting Leather for Wet Forming
04:22 Tracing the Pattern onto Leather
05:27 Cutting the Leather Pieces
07:00 Rounding Corners with a Corner Knife
09:05 Punching Holes for Conchos
11:03 Preparing Leather for Wet Forming
12:15 Shaping the Box with Wet Forming
14:35 Drying the Leather Box
15:28 Installing Conchos to Assemble the Box
16:41 Ways to Customize the Leather Box
In this beginner-friendly leathercraft tutorial, Chuck Dorsett demonstrates how to make a simple wet formed leather box. This project introduces the fundamentals of wet forming leather, including pattern layout, cutting leather, punching holes, and shaping the leather using moisture and pressure.
Follow along as Chuck explains how water and simple hand pressure can transform vegetable-tanned leather into a structured container. This project is a great way to practice wet forming techniques while creating a useful leather box that can be customized with different designs, hardware, or finishes.
Free Downloadable Pattern and Materials: weaverleathersupply.com/collections/simple-wet-formed-leather-box
Products used in this video:
Single Shoulder 4/5 oz.: weaverleathersupply.com/products/11-1202ss-4-5
#4 Heavy Duty Awl: weaverleathersupply.com/products/cso4-2
Steel Square w/Tape: weaverleathersupply.com/products/65-3039
Corner Knife: weaverleathersupply.com/products/65722
Berry Concho w/Post: weaverleathersupply.com/products/01890-1
Heavy Duty Revolving Head Punch: weaverleathersupply.com/products/65-6240
MT Round Punch: weaverleathersupply.com/products/65-2565
Rawhide Mallet 11 oz.: weaverleathersupply.com/products/65-2520-11
Poly Cutting Board: weaverleathersupply.com/products/65-2916
12” x 12” Marble: weaverleathersupply.com/products/65800-12
Dressing Sponge: weaverleathersupply.com/products/50-1985
Fiebing’s Leather Craft Cement: weaverleathersupply.com/products/50275-04
00:00 Introduction to the Wet Formed Leather Box Project
00:38 Understanding the Pattern and Dimensions
03:21 Creating a Symmetrical Tab Design
03:50 Selecting Leather for Wet Forming
04:22 Tracing the Pattern onto Leather
05:27 Cutting the Leather Pieces
07:00 Rounding Corners with a Corner Knife
09:05 Punching Holes for Conchos
11:03 Preparing Leather for Wet Forming
12:15 Shaping the Box with Wet Forming
14:35 Drying the Leather Box
15:28 Installing Conchos to Assemble the Box
16:41 Ways to Customize the Leather Box
