Books

  The Art of Making Leather Cases by Al Stohlman, published by Tandy Leather, is a comprehensive instructional guide that teaches the fundamentals ...

A must-have for novice leatherworkers, this book covers the basics of pattern transfer, stamping, carving, coloring, staining, dyeing, lacing, stit...

The Art of Hand Sewing Leather is a step-by-step instructional guide that teaches essential leather stitching techniques for beginners and intermed...

The Tandy Leathercraft Tools Book by Al Stohlman is a beginner-friendly guide that teaches how to properly select, use, maintain, and sharpen essen...

Offers an explanation of essential lacing, stitching, splicing, hole punching, and needle threading techniques. Specifications 22 pages

In addition to over 60 patterns for billfolds, belts, and other leather projects, this book demonstrates and explains the rich tradition of Western...

This guide to animal carving is rich with tips and helpful information from the author and renowned figure carver, Al Stohlman. This book contains ...

This book shows how to make 40 bags and miscellaneous goods with very simple, clear-cut instructions that even total beginners can follow. What mak...

Revered for its complete, basic leather carving instructions, this text is preferred by schools and academic institutions. Specifications 12 pages

From swivel knives to stamping, this manual is a helpful reference for beginner and intermediate leatherworkers. Offers an explanation of different...

The Tandy Leather ABCs of Leatherwork Book is a beginner-friendly guide that teaches the fundamentals of leathercraft in a clear, step-by-step form...

The Stohlman Encyclopedia of Saddle Making is the most complete set of instructions on saddle making ever published. Begun in 1988, this is the las...

Bruce Grant's authoritative manual with easy to follow text and diagrams. Learn to braid buttons, belts, hatbands, quirts and more. Leather braidin...

Features 15 methods for lacing with step-by-step instructions to achieve professional results. Specifications 14 pages

This fundamental guide to coloring includes a breadth of information on cross-dyeing, shading, staining, and brushing techniques. Includes a helpfu...

Written for beginners, groups, and classes, this book covers a range of subjects including the history of leather, leatherworking definitions, leat...

Offering a variety of full-size tracing patterns and illustrations, this book is an ideal starting place for creating holsters for nearly any pisto...

Volume 1: This comprehensive how-to book by David Hölter and Peter Fronteddu explains how to create beautiful sheaths for fixblade knives. Includes...

Using Al Stohlman’s methods, this book explains how to carve a variety of leaves, scrolls, acorns, and flowers. Written by Peter Main. As a special...

Includes 20 great patterns for billfolds and three alphabet patterns in sizes 1-1/2" (3.8 cm), 1-3/8" (3.4 cm) and 3/4" (1.9 cm) for personalizing ...

By Al Stohlman. This book is devoted almost entirely to the step-by-step instructions of carving figures. In addition, it features an oakleaf noteb...

Featuring over 40 projects, this easy-to-follow instruction book covers the basics of braiding and lacing. Specifications 28 pages

Leatherwork School guides you in your journey to master luxury European leatherwork design and construction including studio set-up, pattern making...

Leather Crafting Starter Book is the perfect introduction to leather working for complete beginners. Anyone who wants to learn this traditional cra...