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KINGSMERE CRAFTS
HAND-CRAFTED LEATHER GOODS
Tanners and leather suppliers - continued
Tandy (Fittings & Tools):- 5882E Berry Street, FT Worth TX 76119, USA. Tel: 1-888-890-1611 or Fax: 1-817-451-5254. E-mail: tlc@tandyleather.com. General Sales: Tel: 1-800-433-3201 International Tel:: 1-817-496-4874 Canada Tel: 1-800-450-3062 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CST. E-mail ordering and pre-sales technical questions E-mail: tlfhelp@leatherfactory.com. International order information: E-mail: international@leatherfactory.com. Important! To help us expedite your request, please include your name, phone number (indicate day or evening) and fax number when corresponding via e-mail. Mailing address: Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. Attn: Sales 3847 East Loop 820 South Fort Worth, TX 76119. Corporate Craft Sales: Tel: 817-872-3200 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. E-mail: craft@leatherfactory.com. Mailing address: Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. Attn: Craft 1900 SE Loop 820 South Fort Worth, TX 76140. Government and Education Sales: Tel: 1-800-433-3201 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. CST. E-mail: institution@leatherfactory.com Mailing address Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. Attn: Institutional Group 3847 East Loop 820 South Fort Worth, TX 76119 Credit Account Services: Tel: 817-872-3200 Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. E-mail: credit@leatherfactory.com. Mailing address: Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. Attn: Credit PO Box 50429 Fort Worth, TX 76105. Customer service: Tel: 817-872-3200 Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CST. E-mail: tlfhelp@leatherfactory.com. Important! To help us expedite your request, please include your name, customer number, order number, phone (indicate day or evening) and fax numbers when you correspond with us via e-mail. Mailing address Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. Attn: Customer Service 1900 SE Loop 820 South Fort Worth, TX 76140. Returns: Tandy Leather Factory guarantees 100% customer satisfaction or your money back! Before returning a product, call Tandy Leather Factory store nearest you for technical support and product return instructions. Investor relations/press inquiries Mailing address Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. Attn: Investor Relations 1900 SE Loop 820 South Fort Worth, TX 76140. Tel: 817-872-3200. E-mail: sgreene@leatherfactory.com. Public relations E-mail: clandry@leatherfactory.com. Web team to send feedback about our site, E-mail: webmaster@leatherfactory.com. Important! Please include your name, phone number (indicate day or evening) and fax number when you correspond with us via e-mail. A wide selection of leathers available, especially russet leather for tooling. They also supply pre-cut starter kits for the beginner. (See also ‘Trade Suppliers’ for Fittings and Tools Here). Website http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com
UK Hide Co:- Unit 11 Trade City, Avro Way, Brooklands, Weybridge KT13 OXQ. Tel: +44 (0) 1932 353 338. Fax: +44 (0) 1932 354 310. E-mail: sales@ukhide.co.uk. Contact: Matthew Pactat. This company is an authorized distributor of Connelly Leather, they stock the Autolux, Autocalf and Wentworth ranges. Mail order or customer selection is available and it is possible to view a range of leather samples in all colours in stock from their site. Website http://www.ukhide.co.uk
Whitmore Bacon Group (Tanner):- The Tannery, West Hill, Milborn Port, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 5HL, UK. Tel: +44 (0) 1963-250620. Fax: +44 (0) 1963-250627. E-mail: mail@whitmore-Bacon.co.uk. Contact: Julian Bacon. The Tannery, Wingrove Edge: Produces, shoe upper leather, belt and bookbinding leather, plus garment leather. They will also produce leather to customer's specifications. Marlborough Leathers: Provides, finished leathers from France, Italy, India, and other worldwide suppliers. Uppers: This division specialises in sourcing uppers from overseas manufacturers. Trading: Contact their export services for wet blue or raw hides. The company holds large stocks of leather, with a choice from the tannery of cow, goat, pig, horse and sheep. From Marlborough Leathers: French calf, Italian suede, Chinese pigskin, Indian lining leather. They have a library of over 100 embossing plates including exotics, and are able to emboss to order. This company is worth a visit as there is such a wide range of leathers on offer. Website http://www.whitmore-bacon.co.uk
Zahur Sancho Pvt. (Tanner):- Plot 46, Sector 7A, Korangi Industrial Area, Karachi -74900 Pakistan. Tel: 92-21-5061786 to 90 = 5 lines. Fax: 92-21-5060341 and 5060693. E-mail: Sales@zahursancho.com. Established 1978. Contact: Norman Aqeel. A large modern tannery with state of the art equipment, they are an ISO - 9002 certified tannery with a production capacity 1.5 million sq ft. The leather produced is from goat, sheep, cowhide and buffalo. They are prepared for the following usage: leather garments, gloves and shoes. (They are part of a joint venture with the International Group of Rodrigo Sancho. S.A.) A reliable supplier of leather, also a good site and worthy of a visit. Website http://www.zahursancho.com
Retail leather suppliers
Emma S. Baker-Jones:- PO Box 101, Letton, Hereford HR3 6YQ. Tel: 01981 500540, Mobile: 07811 445944. Email: emma@emmasbaker-jones.co.uk. Emma trained as a Saddler initially in the late 1980s then further diversified her range of leathergoods in the following years. Having been involved with the showing and training of horses and dogs for most of her life, she has drawn on her knowledge to modify traditional saddlers designs to create a wide range of bespoke items eg Handmade Leather Dog Collars, Leads & Harnesses, Unisex Adult & Childrens Belts, Saddlery, Sheep & Cattle Show Halters. Commissions welcome. Website http://www.emmasbaker-jones.co.uk/
Bishnym Products:- Bishnym Products, Victoria House, Bishops Nympton, South Molton, North Devon, EX36 4PG. Tel: 0845 806 5206 or 01769 550631. Fax: 01769 550935. E-mail: enquiries@bishnym.co.uk. This is a long established family business which has been manufacturing leather goods since 1915 but with a history in the leather industry reaching into the 1900s. They have an extensive variety of product lines and specialise in the manufacture of fine quality leather goods for the field sports fraternity, using traditional handicraft and machining methods. All their products are manufactured from the very highest quality materials by experienced, skilled craftsmen. Any leather product can be customised to order. Bishnym Products is a small, third generation, family business carrying on the traditional family work of manufacturing bespoke leather goods of all kinds, begun by their grandfather almost a hundred years ago. Website http://bishnym.com/index.php
Guest Leathercraft and Tool Company:- Unit 2 Hampson Street, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire BL6 7JG, UK. Tel/Fax: (+44) 01204 695660. E-mail: info@guestleathercraft.co.uk. "Ginger" Guest's interest in leathercraft began in 1973 whilst serving in the fire service. After leaving them in 1985 he joined Pearce Tandy as a store manager, later, General manager. During this time he went to Texas to study various styles and techniques of leather carving. In 1991 Guest Leathercraft was born, since then Ginger has taught leathercraft to all sorts of groups, including schools, Scouts and in prisons. Guest leathercraft sells leathers, tools, dyes, finishes, books, fittings and buckles. Any type of custom leather work can be undertaken, leather clothing, western wear etc. or hand made and carved leather items. Repairs or restoration work and teaching are provided at their leathercraft studio, stocking all the tools, materials and accessories you will need as a keen leather worker. Also catered for are re-enactment enthusiasts, Cromwell, medieval, Knights Templar and any outdoor pursuits needing leather. A specialty is gun belts for the westerner, or American civil war groups. Website http://www.guestleathercraft.co.uk/index.htm
The Identity Store:- Unit 8A, Moulton Park Business Centre, Redhouse Road, Northampton NN3 6AQ. Open 09.00 – 17.30 – Tuesday to Saturday. Tel: Mobile: 07970 698115. E-mail: roy@theidentitystore.co.uk or identity.printing@talk21.com. Their main store and warehouse is Billing Park, Northampton. This used to be the Pearce Tandy Leathercraft business which was purchased from them in 2001. (There is a smaller, beautiful, Identity Store, in Matlock Bath, Derbyshire but it doesn't carry the whole of their stock range, though anything can be obtained without transport costs within five days.) They supply the modern requirements of anyone who is using leather or other natural materials to make clothes, shoes, bags, accessories and equipment for current or historical life styles. Free evening courses are held throughout the year in Northampton. All you need do is purchase the basic Leathercraft Kit. Special day courses can also be arranged. Catalogues, detailing over 2,000 different products: tools, patterns, buckles, rivets, beads, lacing, leather patterns, books etc, cost £3.00, refundable on orders of £15.00 or more, via voucher, and available via their website. Website http://www.theidentitystore.co.uk
Also at 198 South Parade, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire DE4 3NR. Open Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon – 5.00 pm. Tel: +44 (0) 1629 58 14 03. Mobiles: 07974 177239 (Jackie), 07970 698115 (Peter). Fax: +44 (0) 1629 58 13 97. E-mail: choco.co@talk21.com or identity.printing@talk21.com. Open many week day afternoons too, however if making a special journey it is best to make contact beforehand as they are often in the workshops or on appointments.Italia Leather Straps:- 3209 Susan Ave. Marina, CA 93933. Tel: 1-831-883-9520. E-mail info@italiastraps.com. This Company was founded to fulfil a market need among musicians for very comfortable, luxurious, custom crafted handmade leather guitar straps and leather bass straps. The business began in a small custom guitar workshop on California's Central Coast and has grown into a highly respected, well-known, manufacturer of the finest professional quality leather straps. With more than 30 different colour combinations and 4 different sizes, their extensive catalogue allows you to custom match your strap to the look and size of your instrument. Unlike giant impersonal warehouse outlets, you deal directly with the people who make your straps. They ship anywhere in the world at affordable rates. Website http://www.italiastraps.com/ Shop http://www.italiastraps.com/indexcart.html
Le Prevo Leathers:- 1 Charlotte Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4XF, UK. Tel: +44 (0) 0191 232 4179. Fax: +44 (0) 0191 261 7648. E-mail: sales@leprevo.co.uk. Le Prevo Leathers started trading in 1972. At that time the business made leathergoods in the craft style that was the fashion of the period. In the early 1980's, they started to sell the tools and materials that they used themselves, to other leatherworkers, mainly in the North East. When it became apparent that there was a nationwide demand for this service, a Mail Order catalogue was created. In 2002, a web site was added to their activities which has allowed them to offer worldwide distribution. In April 2005, the business was incorporated and is now correctly known as Le Prevo Ltd trading as Le Prevo Leathers. Having started as leatherworkers themselves and still running a small workshop, they are unique in their ability to understand the needs of other leatherworkers. Website http://www.leprevo.co.uk/
Tandy Leather Factory:- Manager: Roy Fisher, Unit 2 Crofton Oak, North Portway Close, Round Spinney Industrial Estate, Northampton NN3 8RD. Tel: 01604 647910. Fax: 01604-647951. Toll free Tel: 0800-085-6765 (UK only). E-mail: northampton@tandyleather.com. Store hours: Monday through Friday: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. Saturday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Tandy Leather Factory Inc says that its new store in Northampton, UK will operate under the name Tandy Leather Factory serving both wholesale customers as well as the general public. Website http://www.tandyleatherfactory.co.uk/c-150-craft-components.aspx
Clog maker
Mike Cahill:- 47 Churchfield Lane, Glasshoughton, Castleford, West Yorkshire WF10 4DB, UK. Tel: +44 (0) 01977 513444, Mobile: 07806 477053. E-mail: mike@cahill.eclipse.co.uk. Maker and repairer of traditional English clogs. He says: "As you might expect I am a one man band. Making clogs from scratch from selected local timber, and quality leather. I am as far as I know the only clogger providing a mobile re-soling and repair service for Morris teams, working out of the back of my car (sadly not a Morris Minor). As a North West Morris dancer with 30+ years experience, I know what sort of hammer clogs get, and can rectify most problems." Website: http://www.clogger.eu/
Training, arbitration and problem solving
Leather Wise Ltd:- Moulton Park Business Centre, Redhouse Road, Moulton Park, Northampton NN3 6AQ, UK. Tel: +44 (0) 1604 497568/69, Mobiles: 07737 745440 (Amanda), 07737 196660 (Chris), Fax: +44 (0) 1604 497569. E-mail: info@leatherwise.co.uk. This Company was established (at the beginning of 2006) by Amanda Michel and Chris Powley-Williams, both of whom spent many years working for BLC Leather Technology Centre. So, with almost 50 years joint experience and knowledge of the leather industry, they are providing professional problem solving and arbitration services relating to leather and leather products, as well as training courses on all aspects of leather production and use in consumer products. Typical types of problems they can help with include: Arbitrating when a customer complains of colour coming off a sofa that you made. Solving why nasty stains are appearing on leather in your tannery. Identifying if a handbag is really genuine leather. Establishing why the jacket that you sold, tore in use. They also have many years experience of training people from all parts of the leather industry supply chain and would now like to offer you this essential service. Website: http://www.leatherwise.co.uk/
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