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...

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

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

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.

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...

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

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 ...

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...

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...

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

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...

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.

CLEAR LINE TATTOO PATTERNS BLACK/WHITE.

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...

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

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...

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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...