Christmas tree balls made from leather scraps, plus a small trick that makes the work easier. A good way to use up offcuts before the holidays.
| Leather | 1.2–1.6 mm (3–4 oz.); about ¾ of an A4 sheet per ball, so scraps are enough |
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| Hardware | Optional spikes or Sam Browne studs (screw-back knob studs): 36 pcs for a 6-panel ball, 48 pcs for an 8-panel ball Rivet ball: rivets or Chicago screws Zipper ball: a 51 cm (20 in) zipper, cut into 8.5 cm (3.3 in) pieces |
| Other materials | Synthetic stuffing, holofiber or a piece of an ordinary bath sponge |
| Finished size | Balls: 6.5 cm (2.6 in) and 4.5 cm (1.8 in) across Mini sock: holds a candy, a coin or a tiny note |
| Tools | Leather punches, mallet, punching board, knife, blunt leather needles, thread (see my leather tools guide) |
| Your download includes | PDF pattern for A4 and US Letter (all six designs in one file) SVG & DXF files for laser cutting or cutting machines Step-by-step video tutorial |
| Video length | 10 min |