About Me
Peter Smith
I am a leather artisan, making bespoke and personalised leather goods for customers as well as specialist repairs and restorations or preservation and conservation of beloved articles.
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My craftsmanship is heritage hand crafted leather work, using traditional and some modern techniques.
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I have worked on articles dating back to the mid 19th century to more modern but loved pieces. Along the way, museum pieces have come to me for renovations and repairs.
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Making articles for private commissions, period films and accessories for fantasy costumes have been an enjoyable part of my work.​
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My passion for leather crafting was triggered by a craftsman who had been working with leather for many years and created some beautiful leather articles for family and friends,
a few of which are in my collection. When working on my pieces, I compare the high quality of work he did, which I strive to follow. I learned from him that every stage of creation contributes to the quality of the final article.
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I attended a saddlery course with a noted Master Saddler to enhance and build on my skills and knowledge.
About PS Leather Craft
First and foremost, my business is about ensuring that my clients are happy with my work, and that they get the best out of my skills that I have.
I created PS Leather Craft to bring back to life heirloom, cherished and sentimental articles as well as make hand crafted leather items for customers.
Business Lines
Commissions
Here, I make your item, to your specifications and how you see it. I work from drawings or sketches, photos and in most cases from discussion.
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This is bespoke and unique. I don't make the same thing twice!​
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I have been commissioned to make customised or bespoke articles for private commissions, the film industry and re-enactment pieces.
Commissions can vary greatly and I revel in the challenges of making articles to customer specifications.
Repair and Restore
​Repairs and restorations are sometimes harder and more challenging than creating.
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Doing hidden repairs, matching thread, colour and type of leather are very difficult to achieve, especially on older articles. That is where I come in.
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In most cases, my repairs will be unseen - like I have never been there! That is the trick.
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I have repaired and restored several articles that have been gifted, or handed down or passed on and are treasured items and have worked on pieces for the National Army Museum in London.
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It is especially rewarding for me when a piece like that turns out well and more so when you get a review like this one.
From the Maker
Designing and creating my own articles is my release for my creativity. I like to play with textures, colours, styles, types of leather, and different dyes.
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This is also where I can learn, try new things, experiment.
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I like to make things different from what is already out there, as do many designers. I want my leather articles to have that 'wow' factor.
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My guitar straps and motorcycle livery are good examples of this type of work. All the art work, tooling, dying, stitching, lacing and finishing is done by hand.​
Oldest
1850's Savonarola chairs
1870's Bicycle saddle
Locations
Australia
California
England
Illinois
​Hawaiian Islands
Canada
Italy
Kansas
Scotland
United States
Wales
Israel
Clients
Musicians
Collaborations
B2B
National Army Museum
Fashion Designers
Event Organisers
Shop fitting
Interior Designers
Hospitality
Show stands
Private Clients
Period Films
Education
Variety
American license plate
Anime clothing and props
Leather inlays
Awards
Backgammon boxes
Backpacks
Baskets
Belts
Berry spoons box
Binocular cases
Boxing bags
Bracelets
Briefcases
Buckets
Camel saddles
Camera cases
Clothing
Collaborations
Communion set box
Cosplay
Designer furniture
Dispatch box
Fashion articles
Games boards
Guitar Straps
Gun boxes
Hat boxes
Hip flasks
Jewellery boxes
Jumping Jacks
Kilt belts
Knife sheaths
Motorcycle livery
Motorcycle panniers
Motorcycle saddles
Period furniture
Period portmanteau
Pet collars
Place mats
Rocking horses
Sashes
Science education
Serving set box
Ski's and ski poles
Sporrans
Staircase handrails
Stationery
Suitcases and Luggage
Tool belts and pouches
Vintage bicycle seats
Vintage motorcycle seats
Watch straps
Writing Slopes
WWI & WWII articles