Leatherworking/silversmithing

Does anyone know how to start getting into leather work / and or silversmithing? I have been wanting to start for a while but I dont want to go and buy ya know cheap stuff but I also dont want to buy something way too expensive to start fresh from. I have very little experience in leather working, but no knowledge prior to silversmithing (I only want do do silversmithing just so I can make buckles and jewelry lol) 

any tips would be greatly appreciated !!

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