Learn why rotary cutting stops soft-leather stretch and exactly how to set up, choose sizes, cut straights/curves, and maintain a 9Cr18MoV blade for cleaner, cheaper, repeatable strips.

A practical guide comparing Maxita EC-17 and EC-27, showing how size, workspace, positioning, and temperature control affect real leathercraft projects so you can choose the right machine with confidence.

This article shows you how to solve common hot foil stamping problems by mastering temperature, pressure, and time—so your leather projects look clean, shiny, and professional.

This article explains how hardware quality—especially clasp locks—shapes the durability, look, and value of handmade leather goods, helping makers choose better and avoid common pitfalls.

This article shows you how the Maxita 306-piece letter stamp set solves common stamping problems with precision, durability, and flexibility — giving small leather brands and makers more control over their craft.

Learn a practical EC-17 workflow—level platform, smarter alignment, tuned heat/pressure/dwell, and fast troubleshooting—for accurate, repeatable hot-foil results on a compact bench.

Learn the exact workflow for clean, consistent brogue lines—how to mark accurate guide tracks, pick the right 3/5/8-hole punch, keep a steady rhythm, choose the proper work surface, and quickly fix common mistakes.

Learn how to extend die life—smart pads, shallow cuts, de-gumming, rust care, light touch-ups, and wood/acrylic base fixes—and order a custom Japanese-blade die (acrylic or wood): send a sketch + L/W, ~1-week turnaround.