Books & Patterns

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

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...

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.

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

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...

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

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

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.

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...

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

Four fantastic designs! The Classic, Downtowner, Mustang, and Rodeo. Detailed instructions included.

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 ...

Full size patterns with detailed instructions on breast collar, halters, bridles, martindales, hobbies, thermos case, bucking rolls tapaderos and s...

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...

Patterns and instructions for three styles of leather saddlebags, a sissy bar bag and a tool pouch.

This pack features full-size cutting patterns and instructions for two styles. Women's sizes 4-11, men make one size larger.

Step-by-step instructions for custom holster, shoulder holster, gun belts and pistol caddy.

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

By Al Stohlman. Actual tracing patterns for figures and landscapes in #61950-00 Pictorial Carving Finesse and #61951-00 Figure Carving Finesse.

Patterns for a Bow Case, Arm Guard, Finger Guard, Back Quiver, Large Back Quiver, Belt Quiver, Small Belt Quiver and Broadhead Hunting Quiver. Inst...

Western and traditional styles in adult sizes small, medium and large. Child's traditional style in small, medium, large and x-large. Pattern can b...

Full size patterns and detailed instructions for two great styles of saddle bags and horn bags.

Protect that beautiful hand-forged knife you've just completed or keep your favorite piece of cutlery close for daily use with a leather sheath. Fr...

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

Make your own pair of chaps for ranch, rodeo or fun. 3 patterns to choose from. Instructions included.

128 PAGES OF IDEAS AND INSTRUCTIONS

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

Includes 3 different rifle case patterns for you to create and customize.

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.

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...

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

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