Leather mouse pad
A leather mouse pad — smooth grain plays great with optical sensors, and the edges never fray like fabric pads.
Difficulty: ●○○ beginner-friendlyWorking time: 0.5–1 hfirm 2.0–3.0 mm
Pattern preview
1 pieces · 524 cm²
Finished size: 25.0 × 21.0 cm
Materials & cost
Leather
524 cm²
pieces area
629 cm²
with cutting allowance (+20%)
1 × A4
Cheapest option: 32 zł · 83% utilization
firm 2.0–3.0 mm · based on craft-point.com prices
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Thread
This project needs no stitching.
Tools
Nóż do skóry z ostrzem łamanym 18mm
Leather cutting knife
Mata samogojąca dwustronna A3 CraftPoint
Self-healing cutting mat
Linijka do cięcia z antypoślizgową wkładką 20cm/30cm
Cutting ruler
Edge beveler #1 #2 #3
Edge beveler · optional
Tokonole 120 ml
Tokonole (edge burnishing) · optional
Wood slicker CraftPoint
Wood slicker · optional
Łopatki do nakładania kleju
Glue spatulas · optional
Assembly overview
- 1Cut the pieces with a sharp knife (circles best via a template or scribing compass).
- 2Bevel the edges on both sides.
- 3Burnish the edges (Tokonole + slicker) — with coasters that's most of the job.
- 4Optionally seal the grain before first use.
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