25 mins
Beginner
The Clam
If you are just getting started in leather craft you might be unsure of the different style of stitching clams and which one is best suited for you.
In this tutorial Peter will review a the traditional French clam as well as table mounted pony. He will explain the differences as well as some helpful hints on how to stitch properly with each.
Additionally, he will show you two ways to cover the ends of the clam in leather and why it makes a difference.
Tutorial Skills
1. Reviewing the basic types of clams
2. Understanding how each is used
3. Prepping the ends with leather
This video is only available as part of our Core Techniques Bundle.
Meet your instructor
Book Private Leatherworking Lessons with Peter Nitz in Zurich
In the heart of Zurich, Peter Nitz offers private leatherworking and leather crafting classes at his Atelier studio. Individuals or groups who partake in Peter’s week-long course will gain exclusive access to his luxury leather materials, tools and Atelier workshop. More importantly, they’ll be privy to Peter’s unparalleled leather crafting knowledge, having the opportunity to ask detailed questions while learning a broad range of leather crafting skills and techniques from the master himself.
At the end of the week, students will leave with a self-made leather good of their choosing.