Tandy Leather — Tandy Leather, Inc.

Get Started in Leather Crafting

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$6.19 $9.99 In stock

Category: Supplies

Discover leather crafting, an enjoyable craft that lasts a lifetime. Master leather artists show you all the basics of preparation, tools, stamping, tooling, carving, edge treatment, forming, moulding, embossing, coloring & finishing, stitching, lacing, braiding, and more. This book is beginner-friendly to help you get started, and a concise reference for experienced leather artists. Learn essential techniques with comprehensive presentations of the basics of leather preparation, how to use stamps, punches, cutters, & other tools, coloring, applying finishes, and assembly. Learn skills to make beautiful belts, wallets, purses, holsters, cases, jewelry, home accessories, and more.

Master leather artisans Tony and Kay Laier introduce you to the basics of leather preparation, and show you how to use stamps, punches, cutters, and other essential tools. They provide expert tips on edge finishing methods and take you step-by-step through a traditional floral carving project.

Specifications

  • Length: 11 in. (27.94 cm)
  • Width: 8.5 in. (21.59 cm)
  • 48 Pages
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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Riley O. ★★★★★

The step-by-step photos for carving a floral pattern were so clear I got a decent result on my very first practice piece. The section on edge treatment alone is worth the price, it finally explained why my previous projects looked amateurish.

Timothy ★★★★★

I’ve been wanting to try leather stamping for ages, and this set made it easy to get started right away. The step-by-step guide on carving and edge treatment is super clear, and the tools feel solid in hand. I’m already planning my next project.

Lucy ★★★★★

I was pleasantly surprised by how thorough the preparation section is—it even covers edge treatment and moulding right from the start. The tools overview gave me a solid foundation to try stamping for the first time, and the leather feels manageable for a beginner like me.