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KINGSMERE CRAFTS
HAND-CRAFTED LEATHER GOODS
Trade suppliers - continued
Leather Magic. (Care and Restoration):- P.O. Box 2946, Mathews, NC 28112, USA. Tel: 1-800-232-4092 and +704-283-5078. E-mail: info@leathermagic.com. Contact Danny Yunker. This company manufactures leather care and restoration products. The products and techniques have been developed from a professional system that has been used successfully for years. They now offer the finest products that enable the average person to make permanent invisible repairs to damaged leather. They offer leather repair kits, re-colouring and refinishing of worn surfaces also change of colour kits. Examples of before and after can be seen on their site. Website http://www.leathermagic.com
Leathersmith Designs Inc. (Fittings and Tools):- 88 Woodlawn Road, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, B2W 2S5, Canada. Tel: 1-902-434-9721. Fax: 1-902-434-9721. Toll free (Canada only) 1-800-845-1829. E-mail: sales@leathersmithdesigns.com. Contact: Jamie Hartling (President). This company supplies, beautifully polished solid brass buckles, fittings, tools, adhesives, dyes, etc to craft workers from their shop, by mail order or E-mail. (See also ‘Tanners and leather suppliers’). Website http://www.leathersmithdesigns.com
Lucris Manufacturing Pty Ltd:- 37 - 39 Steven Street, Camira, Queensland 4300, Australia. Phone: +61 7 3288 3316. Fax: +61 7 3288 4309. E-mail: lucris@bigpond.net.au. Manufacturer of the M A Series III Benchtop Clicker Machine. The surprising power and strength of this industrial quality clicker sets it apart from all other clickers in its class. This very handy bench top clicker has been used for leather, embroidery, badge cutting, card stock, magnetic cards, coasters, small plastic shapes, straps and belt ends, clothing, rubber, key fobs, cork, plastic, felt and many other materials. Ruggedly built with a cam actuated mechanical advantage The MA Series III requires little effort making operation very easy. The swing arm operation provides the operator with a clear view of the work table (cutting board) making location on printed products a snap. (See Clicker press). Website http://www.lucris.com/main.html. British agent: Alpress hydraulic services. Contact details: Tel: 0141 848 7175. Fax: 0141 889 5280. E-mail: alpresshs@tiscali.co.uk. Website http://www.alpress.co.uk/
Mo So CA. (Plastic & PVC):- Italian Company. Supplying, fabrics, plastics and PVC for the Leathergoods and Shoe Industries. Website http://www.mosoco.it (Unable to link at present).
Neumann Leathers:- New Victoria Mill, Wellington Street, Bury, Manchester BL8 2AL, UK. Tel: +44 (0)161 763 1149, Fax:+44 (0)161 763 1152. E-mail: sales@neumannleathers.com. Neumann's was originally established in 1897 by Philip Neumann, the grandfather of the current owners. They are one of the oldest established leather suppliers in the UK with the widest choice of finished hides and skins. Their ranges include everything from upholstery and automotive hides to clothing nappas and shoe leathers. Carrying a rich variety of stock in their warehouses in Manchester comprising cow hides, sheepskins, kid and pigskin, suedes and splits they aim to cater for the needs of even the smallest manufacturers and are happy to discuss any specific requirements. Website http://www.neumannleathers.com/index.htm.
Obenauf's Leather Preservatives. An Associate Site:- 9075 Donnybrook Ct. Boise, Idaho, 83709, USA. Tel: 208-484-1372. Contact: Robert Grover Obenauf's Online E-Mail: whitejag@whitejag.com. This company offers high quality Leather Preservatives and leather oils containing beeswax and propolis as part of their formula. The products were originally formulated to preserve the boots of American fire-fighters as conventional treatments were not effective due to the hot ash encountered in most fires. The preservative repels water, acids, petroleum, salt, chemicals, restores dry leather, resists mildew, premature cracking and is odourless after application. The leather oil is effective on dress boots, saddles, tack, garments, upholstery, etc. An interesting and most informative site. Website http://www.obenaufs.com/ See also Associated Sites.
PeVeCette AS, Denmark:- Artificial leathers for fashion and upholstery, from textile, non-woven and foam substrates. Also, direct and transfer coated textiles for insulation, footwear, anti-slip and incontinence products, aprons and industrial purposes. Website http://www.pevecette.dk/
Randall Leather Machinery Corp. (Manufacturing Machinery):- 47-16 Austell Place, Long Island City, N.Y 11101, USA. Tel: 800-223-6018./ 718-361-2427. Fax: 718-706-6567. E-mail: info@randallmachine.com. Contact: Jonathan Katz. The company founded in 1858 offers the entire range of industrial and manufacturing machinery for the leather industries. Ranging from strap cutters, skiving machines, clicking presses (hydraulic and hytronic) etc. Everything in fact for producing shoes and leathergoods. See thumbnail pictures on the site, which can be enlarged, showing all their machines. Website http://www.randallmachine.com
F J Ratchford Limited:- Kennedy Way, Green Lane,
Stockport, Cheshire SK4 2JX, UK.Tel: +44 (0)161-480-8484. Fax: +44 (0)161-480-3679. Hours of opening:
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm.
Email: info@fjratchford.co.uk.
For over a century F. J. Ratchford Limited has been a significant name in
covering materials. Founded in Manchester in 1889 by Frederick John Ratchford, they supply the
finest materials which have covered many great works, and lesser known volumes,
with the same detailed attention to quality and craftsmanship.
In the mid 1970's they moved to a new site in Stockport which was built to their
own specifications. The choice of position means they are now in a prime
location linking them to the motorway network and to Manchester Airport, thus
able to provide a better service to all UK and export customers.
Their range range of products covers the full requirements of most book binders,
extending further than Rexine Leathercloth. They can now supply over 40 stock
shades in their Heritage Library Buckram (width 1070 mm), more than meeting the
requirements of most library binders. Facilities are available for matching
special shades. Further information can be obtained from their sales office.
In addition to processing bulk orders and supplying large trade binders, they
offer a collection and postal service for the hand binder who requires smaller
quantities. A comprehensive range of binding accessories is available including
threads, tapes, glue, leather, brushes, etc, also fully reconditioned book
binding equipment. Website
http://www.fjratchford.co.uk
Richmond Hides Ltd:- 174 Woodhouse Lane, Sale, Cheshire M33 4LN, UK. Tel: +44 161 969 5626. Fax: +44 161 969 5621. E-mail: office@richmondhides.com. Founded in 1997 with many years experience with hides, skins and leather. Richmond Hides Ltd has grown by supplying quality goods with the service that their customers require to run their business effectively. Taking only the best, regular sources of raw materials ensures customer satisfaction and helps maintain the good relationship built up over time. Take a look at their raw materials and products or contact them for any information you require. Website http://www.richmondhides.com/index.htm
Rivetfast Ltd. (Rivets):- Unit 23, Bordesley Trading Estate, Bordesley Green Road, Birmingham B8 1BZ. UK. Tel: +44 (0) 1213269884. Fax: +44 (0) 1213280197. A major supplier of rivets, eyelets etc. To the leather manufacturing industries.
Samco Strong Ltd. (Machinery & Press Knives):- P.O. Box 88, Leicester, Leicestershire LE4 5BX. UK. Tel: 01162610444. This company supplies Cutting Presses and other types of machinery to all the Leather Industries, they also operate a fast and reliable Press Knife service. They can produce a press knife to cut any shape or pattern.
Sea Leather Wear:- c/o Calgary Ecommerce Services, 210 86th Avenue SE, Unit 86, Calgary, Alberta T2H 1N6, Canada. Tel: 403 689 4701. E-mail: customerservice@sealeatherwear.com. This is a Canadian company and the agent of a fish leather manufacturer, carefully selecting, processing and transforming a variety of fish skins into unique and exotic leather. This leather can be dyed in a variety of colours, and is available in suede and glazed finishes. The glazed leather is scratch and stain resistant, water repellent and never needs polishing. These revolutionary exotic leather skins offer a unique texture, and a distinctive scale pattern. This fish leather is processed from the finest quality skins of non-endangered fish species including carp, pacific salmon, bass, sturgeon, shark, catfish, salmon and Nile perch. Fish skin leather has been under development for over 20 years. The tanning process ensures odourless products and prevents stiffness. Sample packets is their method of introducing their product to you. As most of their inventory is not sorted or counted by colours, they offer stocklots, by texture, colour selection, or species, which are discounted from their regular skin pricing. Website http://www.sealeatherwear.com/.
Shin Her Mian Enterprises Co. Ltd. (Textiles and Materials):- 8F-2, No.293-2, Chung Shan Road, SEC 1, Panchiao, Taipei, Taiwan. Tel: 886-2-29543898-9 or 886-2-29582221. Fax: 886-2-29585555. E-mail: shm@shm.com.tw. Contact: Wilson Chou (manager). A large, reliable manufacturer and supplier of textiles. Materials available: knitted suede, micro polar fleece, furniture fabrics, etc. They will produce fabrics to customer's own designs. They use advanced technology and equipment to produce their highly fashionable fabrics. Website http://www.shm.com.tw
Somac Threads:- Unit 2, Brymau, 4 River Lane, Saltney, Nr Chester. CH4 8RF, UK. Tel: +44 (01244) 680506. Fax: +44 (01244) 680202. E-mail: sales@somac.co.uk. This company is one of the largest thread suppliers to the Textile & Leathergoods Industries both in the UK and worldwide. A vast range of sewing-machine threads are available in nylon, polyester, linen, etc. For hand-stitching (leathergoods and saddlery) coloured linen threads are available. Website http://www.somac.co.uk/
Stadex Industries (Adhesives):- Coed Aben Road, Wrexham Industrial, Estate, Wrexham, Clwyd LL13 9UL, UK. Suppliers of PVA Adhesives. They are extremely helpful and provide a prompt delivery service. They will supply large or small drums of adhesive.
Standing Bears Trading Post. (Fittings and Tools):- USA. Tools, fittings and sundries. Website http://www.sbearstradingpost.com
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