Books & Patterns

Al Stohlman's complete guide helps you with the proper selection, use and care of tools. Contains usage and sharpening tips for knives, punches, ch...

A great book for the beginning leathercrafter. The 30 pages include transferring patterns, basic stamping, basic carving, coloring, staining, dyein...

This book of belt making contains detailed photos, illustrations, tracing and carving patterns, plus over 70 designs. 33 pages.

Learn how to make small leather cases for knives, cameras, calculators, flashlights and more. 120 pages.

As a special bonus, this book includes photos of original pencil drawings and images of some of Al and Ann's finest work never published in their b...

Over 100 beautiful color photographs of how-to's and finished works. If you are looking to "get a handle" on what Sheridan style is all about, this...

Shows and explains figure and western floral carving (including lots of animals). Features over 60 patterns for billfolds, belts and more. 48 pages.

A must have for any leather carver. Al Stohlman explains in text and carved examples how to do everything from eyelashes to raindrops. Hundreds of ...

Learn to use a swivel knife, stamp, dye, finish, lace handstitch, skive, gouge, set snaps and more. 30 pages. A great addition to your leathercraft...

Used by instructors as a student textbook. Contains basic leather carving instructions. 12 pages.

This unique manual was created especially for beginners and intermediates. Shows tools and techniques for tooling leather. Learn to use swivel kniv...

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...

This manual is an ideal introduction to leathercraft. Instructions for carving, lacing, dyeing and more. 58 pages.

Shows 10 lacing and stitching techniques. Tips on splicing, hole punching and needle threading. 22 pages.

CLEAR LINE TATTOO PATTERNS BLACK/WHITE.

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...

Learn to carve realistic-looking scenery including grass, rocks, trees, mountains, clouds, smoke, fire, water and more. Explains perspective and co...

By Al Stohlman. Includes 20 great patterns for billfolds and 1-1/2" (38 mm), 1-3/8" (3.4 cm) and 3/4" (1.9 cm) alphabet patterns for personalizing ...

80 pages of Al Stohlman's imaginative and creative designs. The perfect book for beginners and experts alike. Includes patterns for 30 projects.

Learn how to recreate authentic Indian handcrafts such as moccasins, lacings, purse nets, wigwams, snakeskin belts and so much more with this amazi...

This Japanese-language how-to book includes step-by-step photos so that readers from every country can follow the instructions - even if they can’t...

Illustrates carving, fabrication, structural assembly and more. 160 pages.

Patterns and instructions to create classic bags and accessories with a modern flair. 172 pages.

By Christina Anton. Turn small pieces of leather into colorful geometric earrings, necklaces and bracelets. Simple instructions are illustrated to ...

Once you open this book, you'll have to own it. Leathercrafters of all experience levels will value the author's presentation of history, technique...

This book by the whipmaker of the "Indiana Jones" movies is geared toward beginners but also makes a great addition to any experienced braider's li...

128 PAGES OF IDEAS AND INSTRUCTIONS

"Grab your leather working tools and get started making yourself some great new leather items you'll be proud to carry! Well-crafted leather piec...

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...

Learn how to use a leather burning tool with confidence? Legendary wood and leathercrafter Lora Susan Irish focuses solely on leather pyrography te...

How to make custom belts, gloves and clutches. 80 pages.

Containing more than 150 original, ready to use patterns, this informative book will show you how to draw and decorate in the authentic Celtic styl...

17 different wallet designs. Includes tracing and photocarve patterns for decorating your wallets. 35 pages.

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