Hand tattooed leather belts
These belts are not printed or embroidered, they are completely hand tattooed with a tattoo machine and needle cartridges. They are done on full grain veg tanned leather. The needle actually lifts the leather slightly and deposits the color just beneath the surface making the belt very durable and the color very durable as well. Because the tattoo needle is a fraction of the width of a swivel knife that allows for incredible fine line details. These belts on average take 3 to 5 times longer than tooled belts. If you are interested in having a discussion of what’s possible please feel free to reach out. I’ll be adding more examples as I finish them.
Meet the Maker
Kathleen Fiorito
Elemental Leather Co.
Making things inspired by the elements. Art, stones, gems, wood. fire , water, and nature.
All of my creations are meant to be one of a kind items. They are uniquely conceptualized and designed. If you see an texture or color or effect that inspires you, it may be possible to do the same technique or color or effect on a different item that I make. For instance perhaps you like the texture of a handbag and you love it on a journal cover in a different color. If that’s the case please reach out for a quote. For many of these items it’s not really possible for me to make again in the same way. But if you see something you like I might have some thing similar that I can do.
I use many techniques to create these effects including but not limited to hand tooling, stamping, tattooing and specific dye processes. I use a variety of leathers in my craft including veg tanned leather’s, chrome tanned leather and exotic leather. Exotic leather varies wildly depending on quality grade and size. I may have to talk to the tanneries for available supplies before giving you a quote on a custom item. If you have any questions please reach out. I currently only ship to the US by USPS or UPS signature required.
Customer Reviews
Alex Miller
Oct 20, 2016The leather Necklaces were exactly what I was looking for, prefect for the clasp's. Will work in the future !
Marissa Marie
Mar 16, 2016First off my project was a belt, it is absolutely beautiful!!! I love, love, love it. This experience was great, constant communication along with sketches, pictures, and messages kept me up to date. I will be using this artist in the future as well referring to others. Anyone interested in a project will be thrilled with the whole experience, and throughly satisfied with their product.
Rusty Douglas
Feb 14, 2016Kathleen was excellent to work with. Communications were timely. She made my knife sheath from photos that I texted her. I was amazed at the precise fit and detailed work. My sheath could not have turned out better!
Matthew Laub
Mar 12, 2016First of all, I'd like to say thank you on here to Kathleen for everything she did for me while making my project. Her communication is lighting fast, and she made me feel like my project was the only one she was working on in the midst of all that she had going on. She took my input, offered advice, and most importantly, had patience to deal with me going back and forth until we both got it just right. My custom leather book is absolutely beautiful and will be in my family for generations. I recommend her with 10 of 10 stars! Thank you a million times over!
john Auld
Jul 14, 2016I can't say enough about the final product as well as the experience in working with someone this talented to take what was in my head and make an incredible product out of it. Very patient, thorough and professional experience all around. Would welcome the opportunity to work with Saxon Fine Art Works again.