Valet tray
The classic molded-leather tray: one piece, folded walls and stud-fastened corners. Corner holes are mirrored across the diagonal, so they align perfectly when folded.
Difficulty: ●○○ beginner-friendlyWorking time: 1–2 hfirm 3.0–3.5 mm veg-tan (moldable)
Pattern preview
1 pieces · 545 cm²
Finished size: 20 × 15 cm, 3.0 cm wall
Materials & cost
Leather
545 cm²
pieces area
654 cm²
with cutting allowance (+20%)
1 × A4
Cheapest option: 33 zł · 87% utilization
firm 3.0–3.5 mm veg-tan (moldable) · based on craft-point.com prices
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Thread
This project needs no stitching.
Hardware
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 tray and punch the 8 corner holes.
- 2Bevel and burnish all edges.
- 3Dampen the folds, bend the walls up and pinch the corners along the diagonal.
- 4Fasten the corners with studs or Chicago screws.
What it can look like
AI visualizations — indicative; results depend on leather and finish
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