Idris Bello
@idrisbello
Professional leather crafting & bag making creator. Tutorials, tips, and exclusive content you won't find anywhere else. Based in Kano, Nigeria.
July 10, 2026
Kano, Nigeria
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Caring for leather goods. Oil, condition, and protect your investment.

Mistakes in leatherwork and how to fix them. Not everything goes to plan.

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Phone case production run. Small batch, handmade, each one slightly unique.

Time-lapse of today's project. 8 hours condensed into 60 seconds of satisfaction.

Custom bag commission: Client meeting to delivery. The full process documented.

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Custom order finished. The details on this one pushed my skills to the limit.

Materials haul and what I'm planning to make with everything. So many possibilities.

Edge finishing technique. Burnishing raw edges to a glass-like smoothness.

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Leather embossing and tooling patterns inspired by Hausa geometric design.

Dyeing leather with natural pigments. The color develops character over time.

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Professional leather crafting & bag making creator. Tutorials, tips, and exclusive content you won't find anywhere else. Based in Kano, Nigeria.

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