1. WORK YOUR WOODEN BOARD
Cut the wooden board with a jigsaw according to the desired dimensions. Here the shelf is 50 x 20 cm.
Option: round the sides with the jigsaw and a sander. 
2. NOURISH YOUR SHELVING WOOD
Using a worktop oil (colorless vegetable oil), nourish the wood.
Apply 2 coats and sand between each coat. 
3. CUT THE LEATHER STRAPS
Depending on the desired height for the shelf, cut the leather strips. The width chosen for our strips is 24 mm, the thickness is between 3.3 and 3.6 mm.
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4. OPTION: WORK THE SLICES OF YOUR LEATHER
Option: work the edges of the leather with a finishing gum (natural wax) to give them a smooth and shiny appearance.
You have the choice between tokonole, gum arabic or gum tragacanth.
- Apply the product in a thin layer on the edge.
- Wait a few moments, then rub the edge briskly with a cloth or a burnisher.
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5. MAKE A HOLE AT EACH END OF THE STRAPS
Make a centered hole at least 1 cm from the edge at each end of the strips. The diameter of the hole must be decided according to the size of the eyelets to be placed (here eyelets to roll 11 mm).
To make a hole in the leather, you must use a round punch and a mallet. 
6. INSERT THE EYELETS
Place the 4 eyelets diameter 11 or 12.5 mm (as desired) at each end of the strips. We have chosen rolling eyelets sold with their installation tool. You can also choose eyelets with claws which do not require specific installation tools.
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7. DRILL THE WALL AND SCREW HOOKS
Using a drill, drill the wall. All that remains is to place a dowel and a J-shaped screw hook! 
8. CHECK SHELF LEVELS
Put the eyelets in the hooks and put the board between the straps. Check levels. 
9. STABILIZE THE BOARD WITH UPHOLSTERY NAILS
Stabilize the shelf using decorative upholstery nails (diameter 11 mm - for sale on our site).
All that remains is to add decorations or plants, the hanging shelf is finished! 
