How to Make a Castle Leather Candle Sleeve | Part 2

Get creative with another leather candle sleeve design! In Part 2 of this leathercraft series, Chuck Dorsett shows you how to create a castle-inspired candle sleeve using veg tanned leather. From decorative windows and stonework details to a colorful antiqued finish, you'll learn new techniques to make this project your own.

What You'll Learn

How to measure and cut leather to create a castle-inspired candle sleeve
How to cut decorative castle windows and punch holes for lacing
How to transfer a stonework pattern and scribe details into damp leather
How to dip dye leather and apply an antique finish to highlight your design
How to apply Leather Balm for a protective finish
How to shape and assemble your candle sleeve using simple crossover lacing

Skill Level: Beginner

This project builds on the techniques introduced in Part 1, including cutting, dyeing and lacing, while adding pattern transferring, scribing and antiquing. The straightforward construction makes it approachable for beginners, with plenty of opportunities to experiment with decorative details and finishes.

Tools & Materials

For this project, you'll use 4-5 oz. veg tanned leather along with measuring, cutting and punching tools to create the castle shape and windows. Tracing film and a scratch awl help add stonework details, while Fiebing's Pro Dye and Antique Finish bring color and dimension to your design. Finish with Fiebing's Leather Balm and assemble your sleeve using deerskin lace and Perma-Lok Lacing Needles.