Looking for a fun way to spark lively debates and curiosity in your leatherworking community? Our Fact or Fiction templates challenge common myths and truths, getting members to weigh in and learn something new. Turn passive scrollers into active participants with these ready-to-use prompts.
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Fact or Fiction content taps into our natural curiosity and love for learning. By presenting surprising or debatable statements, you encourage members to engage, share their opinions, and discuss what they know. It also offers a safe, low-pressure way for members of all experience levels to participate, since everyone can take a guess or share a thought.
This approach is especially effective in a hands-on craft like leatherworking, where myths, old wives' tales, and surprising facts abound. Not only does it create lively conversation, but it also builds community knowledge, corrects misconceptions, and connects members through shared curiosity. The interactive nature means members return for answers, deepening their involvement and loyalty.
Fact or Fiction: Vegetable-tanned leather is always brown. What do you think?
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Vegetable-tanned leather is always brown. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: You can use olive oil to condition leather safely.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can use olive oil to condition leather safely."
Fact or Fiction: Real leather always has a strong smell.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Real leather always has a strong smell. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: Chrome-tanned leather discolors faster than vegetable-tanned leather.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Chrome-tanned leather discolors faster than vegetable-tanned leather."
Fact or Fiction: You can dye leather any color you want.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can dye leather any color you want. Vote below!"
Fact or Fiction: Leather hardens when it gets wet and dries.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Leather hardens when it gets wet and dries."
Fact or Fiction: Beeswax is used for both thread and leather surfaces.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Beeswax is used for both thread and leather surfaces. True or false?"
Fact or Fiction: All leather will stretch over time. Agree or disagree?
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: All leather will stretch over time. Agree or disagree?"
Fact or Fiction: Vegetable-tanned leather is better for tooling than chrome-tanned.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Vegetable-tanned leather is better for tooling than chrome-tanned."
Fact or Fiction: Saddle soap can damage leather if overused.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Saddle soap can damage leather if overused. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: You should always use a mallet instead of a hammer for leather stamping.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You should always use a mallet instead of a hammer for leather stamping."
Fact or Fiction: Suede is just the underside of regular leather.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Suede is just the underside of regular leather."
Fact or Fiction: All leatherworkers use edge bevelers for finishing.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: All leatherworkers use edge bevelers for finishing."
Fact or Fiction: Leather glue is stronger than stitching for long-term use.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Leather glue is stronger than stitching for long-term use. Share your thoughts!"
Fact or Fiction: You can waterproof leather completely. Is this possible?
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can waterproof leather completely. Is this possible?"
Fact or Fiction: Leather carving and tooling are the same thing.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Leather carving and tooling are the same thing."
Fact or Fiction: All animal hides can be made into leather for craft.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: All animal hides can be made into leather for craft. True or false?"
Fact or Fiction: You must wet leather before stamping designs.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You must wet leather before stamping designs. Agree?"
Fact or Fiction: Chrome-tanned leather is always blue-gray when unfinished.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Chrome-tanned leather is always blue-gray when unfinished."
Fact or Fiction: You can use a wood burner on leather for pyrography.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can use a wood burner on leather for pyrography."
Fact or Fiction: Leather hardens forever after being cased and dried.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Leather hardens forever after being cased and dried."
Fact or Fiction: Only cowhide is used for high-quality leather goods.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Only cowhide is used for high-quality leather goods. Thoughts?"
Fact or Fiction: Leather can rot if stored in humid conditions.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Leather can rot if stored in humid conditions. Agree or disagree?"
Fact or Fiction: You cannot use synthetic thread for hand-stitching leather.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You cannot use synthetic thread for hand-stitching leather."
Fact or Fiction: Leather patina is a sign of poor care.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Leather patina is a sign of poor care. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: You can repair a scratched leather surface with heat.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can repair a scratched leather surface with heat."
Fact or Fiction: Leather burnishing requires water for best results.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Leather burnishing requires water for best results. Agree?"
Fact or Fiction: You must finish edges to prevent leather from fraying.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You must finish edges to prevent leather from fraying. Thoughts?"
Fact or Fiction: Tanning leather is possible at home with basic supplies.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Tanning leather is possible at home with basic supplies."
Fact or Fiction: Leather can be machine-washed if you use cold water.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Leather can be machine-washed if you use cold water."
Fact or Fiction: Oiling leather makes it darker permanently.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Oiling leather makes it darker permanently. Agree or not?"
Fact or Fiction: Leather can be stamped with 3D-printed tools.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Leather can be stamped with 3D-printed tools."
Fact or Fiction: You should never use alcohol on leather.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You should never use alcohol on leather. True or false?"
Fact or Fiction: All full-grain leather is waterproof.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: All full-grain leather is waterproof."
Fact or Fiction: Leather dust is hazardous to breathe. Share your experience.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Leather dust is hazardous to breathe. Share your experience."
Fact or Fiction: You can use shoe polish on any leather item.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can use shoe polish on any leather item. Thoughts?"
Fact or Fiction: Leatherworking dates back over 5000 years.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Leatherworking dates back over 5000 years."
Fact or Fiction: Using too much dye can weaken leather.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Using too much dye can weaken leather. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: All veg-tan leather turns dark in sunlight.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: All veg-tan leather turns dark in sunlight."
Fact or Fiction: Leathercraft is best learned from videos, not books.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Leathercraft is best learned from videos, not books. Agree?"
Fact or Fiction: Modern leather finishes prevent all stains.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Modern leather finishes prevent all stains."
Fact or Fiction: Leather scraps can be recycled into new sheets.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Leather scraps can be recycled into new sheets. Yes or no?"
To use these templates, simply copy a prompt and post it to your community feed, group, or story. Encourage members to comment their guesses or experiences. After some discussion, follow up with the answer and any relevant sources or explanations. Rotate between fun myths, surprising facts, and technical statements to keep things fresh and engaging.
These Fact or Fiction templates work well across all platforms. For forums and Facebook Groups, pin a weekly Fact or Fiction post. On Instagram or TikTok, use Stories or Reels with interactive polls. On Discord or Slack, post in a dedicated channel and use threads for discussion. Always encourage replies and reactions to maximize participation.
Highlight common misconceptions, such as claims about durability, environmental impact, and suitability for tooling. Present statements like 'Chrome-tanned leather cannot be tooled at all' or 'Vegetable-tanned leather always darkens with age,' then invite members to vote and discuss using their own project experiences.
Use statements based on actual technique differences, such as 'Saddle stitch is stronger than lock stitch for heavy-duty items.' Encourage members to share examples from belts, wallets, or bag projects, helping dispel myths and deepen technical understanding.
Frame prompts with neutral, factual language, such as 'Fact or Fiction: Faux leather lasts as long as full-grain leather with proper care.' Remind members to back up their responses with experience or evidence, and actively moderate for respectful discussion.
Absolutely. Present common statements community members may have heard, such as 'Burnishing with beeswax waterproofs leather edges better than gum tragacanth,' and encourage sharing of real-world results and tips for each method.
Yes; prompts like 'Fact or Fiction: A rotary punch can cleanly punch holes in all weights of leather' can help dispel tool myths. Encourage experienced members to share scenarios where certain tools work best or fail, fostering peer-to-peer learning.
Ask for specific examples in prompts, such as 'Fact or Fiction: Oil-dyed leather always develops a richer patina than water-based dyed leather.' Encourage photo sharing of finished pieces, and steer the conversation toward technique, safety, and product performance.
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