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Rivets 101
Let's talk rivets - those little metal fasteners that pack a serious punch in bag making. They're not just for looks (though they do look pretty cool). Rivets are what...
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Free Livestream Online Workshop: Make High-Quality Bags at Home with Canvas, Leather, and Rivets
This is a recording of a live workshop that took place on March 16, 2023. Klum House founder Ellie Lum talks all about making high-quality bags at home with canvas, leather, and...
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Getting Started in Bag Making
This is a recording of a live workshop that took place on January 11, 2023. Klum House founder Ellie Lum talks all about getting started in bag making! One of the most...
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How to Set a Magnetic Snap Rivet
Both our Maywood Totepack and Naito Bucket Bag use a magnetic snap rivet. A single magnetic snap rivet consists of four pieces: two caps, an "innie" magnet and an "outie" magnet....
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How to Remove a Magnetic Snap Rivet
Both our Maywood Totepack and Naito Bucket Bag use a hardware closure called a magnetic snap rivet. If you happen to set your magnetic snap rivet incorrectly, don't worry! It's totally...
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How to Install Chicago Screws
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How to Remove Double-Cap Rivets
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How To Attach Leather Straps
This is a tutorial video to help you attach your leather straps with metal rivets and leather reinforcement washers correctly. This tutorial can be used for any of your bag projects...
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How to use a Double-cap Rivet Setter
In this video, Klum House founder Ellie Lum demonstrates how to set a double-cap rivet using a double-cap rivet setter, mallet, and granite slab. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Find all...
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How to Set a Line 24 Snap
In this video, Klum House founder Ellie Lum will show you how to set a Line 24 Snap. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Find Tools and Snaps here: ...
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How to Remove a Line 24 Snap
A Line 24 Snap is a metal closure that consists of four pieces: the cap and socket, which are set together on one side, and the eyelet and stud. which...
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How to Install a Buckle
Whether it’s a backpack strap, a crossbody strap, or even a belt, learning how to add a buckle to a leather strap gives you more options for adjustability and custom...