Warriner Leather Works - Made to last a lifetime

Aim

Leather wares designed to last a lifetime. Leather with provenance. Slow, conscious fashion, hand made in every way.

I am using Back her Business in conjunction with Crowdfunder UK to help expand my little business, offering you the chance to have your own piece of leather that will last you lifetime. 

WLW ETHOS

Leather is my passion; a lifetime of use is my belief. Inspired by the old ways of crafters, and the want to move away from a throwaway society; I believe the answer to a more sustainable future is to minimise short lived and replaceable items using locally sourced materials. With traditional tools and techniques, I craft beautiful long lasting, repairable wares, that are simple and elegant in design and practical in use.

I work from a small workshop on the Dartmoor National park in Devon, using beautiful leather from the last remaining oak bark tannery in Europe. The provenance of the hides are from south west based beef farmers, the brass and copper hardware is from a family run foundry in Walsall and I use British spun linen thread waxed with bees wax from a local apiary.

Local, Simple, Traditional.

THE MATERIAL 

An ancient material, humans have been turning hide to leather for millennia. It has been our companion for an unimaginably long time. With care and love it will out live us, in a GOOD way! It can be repaired, it can be repurposed, it can go back to the land and degrade naturally and without affect to nature. 

Oak bark tanning is a very gentle slow process, taking about 12 months to turn hide to leather, protecting the natural fibres and allowing the hide to retain natural features like growth lines and marks and scars, honoring the animal it once was. Oak bark or vegetable tanned leather (leather tanned from any tree bark) uses nothing but water and natural tannins from bark, thus allowing the material to biodegrade and return to the earth

THE FUTURE

I am a small business, working from a small workshop space, with the basic tools that I began with some time ago.

The option to buy more specialist tools and equipment, upgrading many of the old and worn out tools I currently use will let me grow the collection, and expand with new designs and styles to open my doors to new clients. The workshop is in need of press machine, and specialist made die casts. A new skiving knife, replacement of bevels and some new stitch markers and stitching chisels to name a few of the tools needed to be upgraded. 

WLW is a one woman business.. and currently is in great need of marketing and brand advice - with your pledges I can employ a Guru to help me learn the skills and knowledge needed in this area.

This crowdfunding initiative will quite honestly change the face of my business and in turn make it even more of an amazing experience for you, my wonderful customers!

WHO AM I

A local lass from Cornwall, now living in Devon. I have always strived to tread gently in the world, and I believe in a life that is far removed from mass production, to live more simply and more gently surrounded by nature. 

After spending many years trying to find hard wearing boots, a sturdy bag or a solid belt that doesn't fall apart in a year, I started to wonder if such things were available to the masses. So with skills taken from a childhood mending my own horse tack and horse rugs, the knowledge gained from a 2 day leather working course run by a master saddler, a shelf full of books and a thirst for learning I started designing and making. Over the years I have bought new and second hand tools, built endless work benches and practised until the wee small hours - friends and family benefitted greatly and finally In 2019 I made my dream a reality, Thus Warriner Leather Works was born.

REWARDS 

(if you wish to just make a donation please select donation only when checking out - If you wish to purchase a reward please select the specific reward in the rewards column on the right side of this page...)

£1 or more

A huge thank you and a massive hug if you could help my project by pledging with a £1 or more You will be part of a large network of amazing folk who have help a little lass make her business dreams come true

£5 or more     

A pledge of £5 will get you a HUGE THANK YOU, a universal hug and a shout on of thanks on my social media pages

£10 or more 

A pledge of £10 will give you a 10% discount of ALL items on my website ----ready to post items or made to order items.

£20 or more

A pledge of £20 will give you a key ring, made with oak bark tanned leather, a solid brass split ring to hold your keys and a solid brass snap swivel to clip your belt..  personalisation available to make it truly yours. 

£60 or more

A pledge of £60 will give you a Warriner Leather Works beautiful oak bark tanned belt.. The unsung heroes of the world - a timeless, strong, hardwearing and practical belt, hand stitched using 4mm thick bridle leather and a solid cast brass buckle. These belts are the perfect partner to any trouser and can be worn both in the field and at the dinner table!

£110 or more

A pledge of £110 will give you 2 oak bark tanned belts. Have one in London tan and one in Dark oak.. or have one one inch wide and another one and half inches wide... a belt for EVERY occasion

£250 or more

A pledge of £250 will give you the classic Halstock Shoulder Bag. A classic bag with a timeless design, with solid brass hardware and copper saddlers rivets. Everything is hand made, from the first cut to the final stitch. Measures 21w x 16h x 6d cm. This little bag will patina beautifully over time, it will grow old with you

£350 or more

A pledge of £350 will give you the classic Halstock satchel. A timeless classic satchel that holds everything you need for a day out. An extra full length pocket has been added internally to hold an Ipad or similar. The buckle is solid cast brass, and the rivets are copper saddlers rivets, used for extra strength. The shoulder strap is adjustable to allow for cross body wearing. Each stitch is done by hand and the leather over time will patina to age and mould to its use. Measures 28w x 20h x 8d cm

£370 or more

A pledge of £370 will give you the Rundlestone Messenger. A timeless and classic messenger bag for both Ladies and Gentlemen alike. Using thicker oak bark tanned leather this lovely messenger bag is perfect for everyday use, for the office or for the country walk. With internal pockets for phone and laptop, cast brass hardware, copper saddlers rivets and a extendable shoulder strap. Measures 12.5"w x 10"h x 3"d

£500 or more

A pledge of £500 will give you the ultimate leather experience, to make your very own leather belt.. A full day workshop at my studio in Devon, you will learn all about leather, its process from hide to leather and uses of different hides. Learn how to use tools, how to mark leather and how to hand stitch using traditional saddlers stitching techniques. You will leave the day with your very own custom made belt, totally hand made by you. 

There are only 4 places available for this pledge, making this a truly unique and immersive experience. Come and meet me, my workshop and my soppy woofer who will provide all the cuddles! We will cook lunch around the fire in my garden in the woods, be surrounded by nature and the sounds of the woodlands and Dartmoor. The day will start at 10am and finish at 5pm with an hour lunch break, tea, coffee, cake and biscuits will also be provided. 

Join me on a day to remember and take home your very own piece of tradition.

QUESTIONS

Q. Which countries do you ship rewards to?

A. Rewards include Royal Mail Signed For delivery to UK addresses, but you can pay a little extra to have your parcel delivered elsewhere........               International shipping costs an extra £15 on top of your pledge.. When 'checking out' there is a button allowing for 'additional donation, please add your £15 here 

Q. Can I pledge anonymously?

A. Yes, of course you can opt to hide your name from other supporters by ticking the relevant box when you make your pledge. Don't worry, we will still be able to see your details. If you are pre-ordering a reward as a gift, this is a great option

Q. Can I pledge for more than one reward?

A. Yes, you can pledge for as many rewards as you like, but you'll need to make a new separate pledge for each reward.

Q. If I have pledged for a belt or personalisation on my reward how do I tell you  information regarding size, width or what personalisation I want?

A. When the Crowdfunder closes you will receive an email with a simple form for you to submit your specific details relevant to your rewards, such as belt measurements and widths or personalisation. This email will also demonstrate how to take your belt measurement from either your trouser/waist size or measuring your existing belt.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

THANK YOU FOR HELPING A LOCAL LASS IN MAKING HER DREAM COME TRUE

This project successfully funded on 13th March 2020