Scarab Bag - Leather Tutorial

This pattern: https://beardfootcrafting.etsy.com/listing/1891649149 Hey there! In this video, I’m crafting the Scarab Bag using 2.5 mm (6 oz) veg-tan leather and my custom pattern. I walk you through embossing, dyeing in layered teal, blue, and black tones, and shaping the leather with hot water and a bowl for that distinct scarab form. We attach all the parts—legs, mouth tools and handle —using rivets, and sew the body and wings together. The result is a striking, small bag with a top-opening design that’s both unique and wearable in different styles. It’s not your everyday practical bag, but it’s definitely an eye-catcher—I hope it inspires your own weird and wonderful leather projects! #Leathercraft #DIYLeatherBag #ScarabBag #HandmadeAccessories #LeatherworkingTutorial Difficulty: low to medium Tools needed: basic Material amount needed: medium Usability: good Frustrations level: small Recommended materials and tools - 2,5 mm (6 oz) veg. tanned leather - pressure buttons as clouser - Rivets [medium size: ~9 mm (~0.35 inch) head diameter, ~8 mm (~0.31 inch) length, big size: ~9 mm (~0.35 inch) head diameter, ~13 mm (~0.51 inch) length] Tools: edge trimmer, cutting knife, burnisher, hole punch, leather carving tools, bone folder, clamps, sewing material, diamond shaped chisel, wing divider, glue, anvil Shop: https://beardfootcrafting.etsy.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nils_beardfoot/ 00:16 Leather 00:55 Tooling 02:35 Dying 03:45 Shaping 05:13 Clouser 05:27 Sewing 07:14 Merge Belly and Top 08:15 Circle Handle 09:40 Finished Showcase