Information
Frequently Asked Questions
ESTIMATED WAIT TIME
2-4 Weeks
We build most everything to your order in the order that they arrive.
Port Wallets typically ship in less than a week.
Basic Leather Care
Any natural vegetable tanned leather will require a protectant of some sort. We suggest Craft and Lore all natural Leather Balm on any natural veg tan products that you purchase. It moisturizes and protects the leather and it smells great. Put a coat on your most used leather goods once or twice a year. Horween or Harness leather is usually fairly well protected with wax and tallow that is in the leather from the tanning process, but may need some additional conditioner after a few years of service.
For the most part, you want to keep water and dirt away, while making sure the leather doesn't dry out which could lead to cracking. It takes a long time (years) to get to a point of drying and cracking, so you shouldn't worry about that for awhile. If down the road you find any leather of yours getting very dry, a coat of mink or neatsfoot oil will also help bring it back.
RETURNS
If your purchase wasn't what you were expecting or looking for, please complete the Returns Form and follow the return procedure. We do not accept returns on international orders.
Wholesale and Bulk Orders
If your are interested in purchasing a large quantity for an event, or if you're a shop owner wanting to retail leather goods from Craft & Lore, please fill out our Wholesale Inquiry form.
ABOUT THE MAKE & MATERIAL
By purchasing these handmade goods from Craft and Lore, you understand the nature of handmade goods as containing slight variations due to the maker being human. As they say, it is the subtle imperfections of handmade that make it perfect. By purchasing my leather goods you are also stating that you understand that leather is an organic material, and therefore can show scars or other marks of the animal's life. These marks and variations are what make leather a beautiful medium as every mark tells a story and gives your leather good a unique identifying mark. What you are buying here are heritage goods. By heritage goods, we are referring to heirlooms that will be cherished for a lifetime. These are things that are built to be bought once. They're built with the heart and soul of the craftsman who applied his skill and knowledge to bring you this heritage good, just as it has been done throughout the history of the world.
As a craftsman, it is my desire to have my work speak for itself. That being said I spend the time required searching for providers of the best materials available from American and European sources. I hand saddle stitch all my small goods using waxed polycord sourced from Maine, USA. If I ever come across a better leather or hardware, I will update my product line with it. And with the best materials there comes a higher price. Benjamin Franklin was quite right when he said "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten". In the years to come you'll not remember just how much you paid for an American made heritage good, only that the superior quality is held up and you’ll not need to buy it again repeatedly.
TERMS FOR ORDERING
If for any reason you are not satisfied with the quality of the product I am delivering, I will either replace your product or provide a full refund if it is not a personalized item. The product will need to be in its original condition and the return postage will need to be shown as within 5 days of receiving the product. I am always interested in my customer concerns and actively look for feedback or critique on how I may better build my products. I welcome reviews on the product page of your purchased item. This helps me continue to better serve you, who in turn supports guys like me. Please note that you are responsible for providing the correct information regarding the product you buy. Whether it is the correct custom leather belt measurement, or your decision on which color leather and hardware you choose to go with. You are responsible for any additional shipping that occurs due to incorrectly placed orders.
By ordering from us, you agree to accept our product with our maker's mark. Requests to withhold our mark on your order notes will not be honored, and any shipping involved in returning the product will be your responsibility.
International orders may incur a customs tax that the buyer will be responsible for. You will need to contact your local customs office to find out what the import tax that your country charges from USA exported goods.
For questions about shipping, custom work, leather types, and turnaround times, please check the FAQ. Otherwise, if you have a question about your order, we can be reached by email any time at info [at] craftandlore.com (quickest response time goes to email submissions) or by phone/text at 208-962-1303 during business hours on weekdays 10-5 PST (mostly).
Thanks for buying independent and hand made.