Welcome to the world of leather crafting with the incredible Marianne Amore! In this video, we dive into who Marianne Amore is and how she became a master of her craft. From starting out as a hobby of leather crafting to now running her own business, Marianne shares her journey and insights with us.

So whether you're an aspiring leather craftsman or simply looking for a new hobby, this video offers valuable information from someone who truly knows their stuff. Tune in now to become a master of anything with Marianne Amore's expert guidance!

"Who is Marianne Amore?
Marianne is a luxury artist who saves high end bags from ending up in a landfill by either giving them a new life or upcycling them into various leather goods.

Check out her IG account:   / marianamore13  "

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CHAPTERS/TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
00:35 Who is Marianne Amore?
01:15 Marianne Amore Introduction
02:09 How Marianne Amore started
03:35 Start classes about leather crafting
04:10 Behind a curtain of a magic show
05:58 Hobbies for those who don't know what to do at home.
07:38 How and why did Marianne Amore switch to leather
09:15 Debunking Misconceptions about Animal Leathers
10:55 Leather Warehouse in Napa, California
12:23 Creative thinking on what to do with different kinds of leather
12:54 The Hide House Warehouse
14:10 How Marianne Amore learned leather craftsmanship and what are her recommendations
16:07 The two learning curves of Marianne Amore
17:20 There is a reason why the certain tool is for certain things
20:50 How can you make money with leather?
21:11 Utilize social media for your business or hobbies
22:22 Practice enough to become incredible
23:17 Try to learn what you like and focus on it
23:40 How to be a master of anything?
24:15 Let people know that you exist
24:41 How to take your time and practice your skills?
225:16 Many different ways to produce value with leather
26: What to do when money is the main motivator and not the art of it?
27:09 Not everything that is torned is not salvageable
29:07 How does Marianne Amore repair leather?
30:40 How does Marianne Amore put back the Channel Bag into shape?
33:48 Why did Marianne Amore learn to use a sewing machine
33:58 Benefits of hand stitching and machine stitching
36:17 Crazy stuff that Marianne Amore saw people doing with their bags or happened to
37:07 Why you shouldn't use the magic eraser with your leather bags
37:21 Why leather bags shouldn't go into the washing machine
38:20 Don't believe what you see and read on the internet
38:40 Leather required different treatment
39:10 How to clean your leather?
40:29 Differences between hand stitches and sewing machine stitches?
43:37 Stitches that have more room for error
44:28 Things I learn the hard way
46:47 Things that Marianne Amore tried and failed in her journey
48:42 Another huge lesson for Marianne Amore
51:37 10 Things you need to get started in leather craftsman
52:45 Rubber mallet
53:40 Leather punching pad
54:57 Needle, Thread, and Timble
58:12 Leather Glue
59:42 Edge Coat
01:02:16 Knife
01:03:40 Cutting Mat
01:04:10 Metal Ruler
01:05:00 Masking Tape/Painter's Tape
01:05:46 Pricking Irons
01:10:55 Why you shouldn't drop your pricking irons
01:11:42 Start now, instead of spending hours researching
01:12:47 Nothing replaces practice
01:13:44 Repair Services and The Classes of Marianne Amore
01:15:10 How to reach out to Marianne Amore
01:15:30 Electroplating

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SHOP LINK FOR MY BRAND

PEGAI (Buy our good-quality finished leather goods): https://www.pegai.com/.
- You may also buy them on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PEGAI.

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SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Follow me on my social media pages where I post content regularly.
TikTok:   / tanner.leatherstein  
Instagram:   / tanner.leatherstein  
Facebook:   / tanner.leatherstein1  

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BRAND REVIEWS PLAYLISTS

Wallet Reviews:    • Wallet Reviews  
Bag Reviews:    • Bag Reviews  

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OTHER HELPFUL YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS

YouTube Shorts (Watch leather tips and tricks in less than a minute):    • YouTube Shorts  

Leather Savvy (Learn more tips and tricks about leather to help you save money):    • Leather Savvy  

20/20 of Leather Savviness (Learn more about the four phases you should consider before buying leather goods):    • 20/20 of Leather Savviness  

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HOW TO CONTACT:
You may contact me on any of my social media accounts above or send me an email at [email protected].

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