Early Beginnings

During the Covid pandemic, while a lot of people were baking bread as their new hobby, I went in a more expensive direction. I decided to dive into leatherwork, and my first project was making myself a <describe in one word the type of> harness. I’ve always liked giving myself a challenge, but this time I fell in love with the process and just wanted to make more.

My mind was full of designs, and I spent hours learning from YouTube videos and leather forums, absorbing as much information as I could. I made many mistakes along the way; lots of wonky cuts of leather, spilling dye all over myself, and countless finger plasters, but each one taught me something new. Even now, I don't know whether I get more satisfaction from the final product or the journey of making and developing a piece. Either way, every piece is unique and reflects my journey.

From there, my knowledge of the craft grew. Those early projects set the tone for everything I make now at Workshop Jackal, where I bring those techniques and aesthetics into my latest designs.