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LCSJ-1100   The Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal

This is the only magazine of its kind in the world!  This magazine contains projects, patterns and ideas 
all in line with your interest in leatherwork.  The range of this magazine is from novice to professional leather-worker.

Leather Resource Library - Leather Craft Books

Al & Ann Stohlman's Encyclopedias of Saddlemaking

Volume One

Volume Two

Volume Three

Al & Ann Stohlman
Portfolio  Volume One
Tracing patterns for oak leaves, flowers roses and scrolls.
#6057-00
Al & Ann Stohlman Portfolio  Volume Two
Tracing patterns for horses. Including leather tooling instructions.
#6057-01

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Introductory Saddlemaking

Complied from notes and photos taken while the author was a student of master saddlemaker, Jerk Steiner. 

#6013-02

Sheridan Style Carving

Written by Wyoming leather artists
Bill Gardner,
Clinton Fay & 
Bob Likewise. 
Contains sections on how Sheridan Style tools are used, patterns, dyeing techniques and helpful hints. 
#6013-01 

Lacing & Stitching
For Leathercraft

Techniques on lacing, stitching, splicing, hole punching and needle threading. 

#61906

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Leatherworking Handbook

Comprehensive guide to making projects from scratch. 
128 Pages
#6036-10

Deerskins into Buckskins

Over 130 photos and illustrations
bring you step by step from raw skin to velvety soft buckskin and then
show you how to create beautiful garments and useful goods. This book is rich with details and teaches brain
tanning as a natural process
#61967-01

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Encyclopedia of Rawhide
& Leather Braiding

Most definitive book 
on the subject today. 
Over 528 pages and 
350 illustrations. 
#6026

Leather Braiding

Learn to braid buttons, belts, hatbands, quirts,more.

 #6022

How To Lace

Features 15 lacing methods in step-by-step instructions to get professional results. #6004

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Pictorial Carving Finesse

Learn to carve realistic looking scenery.

#61950

Braiding Fine Leather
66021-00
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 library. 148 pages.

Figure Carving Finesse

Learn to carve, bevel, model and color all types of figures.
 #61951 

Finesse Tracing Patterns

Accompanies Figure Carving Finese and Pictorial Carving Finesse. 
#61952

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Pictorial Carving

Step-by-Step illustrations for using contour bevelers, modeling tools, figure and pictorial carving tools. #66037

Leather Art

Design and patterns by Master Craftsman F.O. Baird. 45 pages with over 5 patterns. 
#6041

The Art of Embossing Leather

State of the art embossing methods, leather plug techniques.
86 Pages
#61915

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How to Color Leather

Illustrations, color pictures, dye mixing charts, color wheel, detailed techniques on cross dyeing, highlighting and more.
#6054

Coloring Leather

Teaches shading, staining and brushing techniques.
#61942

Alphabets for The Leather Crafter

14 designs to personalize your leather projects. Features 1", 1 1/4", 1 1/2" and 2" size alphabets.
#61936

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Figure Carving

Learn how to carve fish, horses, birds and man other animals from the internationally recognized king of figure carving, Al Stohlman. 
#6045

ABC's Of Leatherwork

Learn to use a swivel knife, stamp, dye, finish, lace handstitch, skive, gouge, set snaps and more. #61904 

Leather Crafting

Ideal introduction to leathercraft carving,. lacing , dyeing and more. 
58 Pages
#61891-01

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The Art of Making Leather Cases
Volume One

Make small cases for knives, cameras, more. #61941-01 

The Art of Making Leather Cases
Volume Two

Make briefcases, attaches, boot cases, more. #61941-02 

The Art of Making Leather Cases
Volume Three

Make gun and video camera cases, golf bags, more. #61941-03

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Lucky 8 Belt Book

Complete digest of tools, material and belt making supplies, plus a variety of tips and hints. 
#6051

Lucky 7 Belt Book

Wallet designs, tracing and photocarve patterns. #66050 

How to Buckstitch

Buckstitching techniques for handbags, buckles, billfolds and more. #61946

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Art of Hand Sewing

Stitching techniques with valuable information on tools and materials needed to get started. 
#61944 

Leathercraft Tools

Details proper selection use and care of leather tools. #61960

Leatherwork Manual

Illustrates carving, fabrication, structural assembly & more.

#61891-00 

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Craftool Tech Tips

Created for beginners and intermediates.
Details tools and techniques for tooling leather.
22 Pages
#66056

How to Carve Leather

The fundamentals of leather carving, pattern placement, tracing, dye charts and project assembly. 
#6047 

Inverted Carving

Patterns, designs, tips and hints on Silhouette Stamping, Inverted Carving and Rough-Out Carving. 
#6046

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How to Make Holsters
 

Describes tools and their uses. 
Full size patterns on the most popular holsters.
32 Pages
#6055

Belts Galore

Unique belt designs by Al Stolman with photos, drawings, tracing and carving patterns. In depth belt making 
#6039 

Stohlman Step By Step

Peter Main teaches how to carve oak leaves, acorns, wild roses and other flowers, as well as many styles of leaves and scrolls by Al Stohlman's methods. Includes info on carving patterns from the Al & Ann Stohlman Portfolio Vol. 1
26 Pages
#61949-00
 

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Georgeous Leather Craft

Thirty stunning projects in a melding of traditional techniques with contemporary style. This book has something for everyone; home and office decorating accents and accessories as well as wearable art. Includes complete instructions and tremplates. 
#61972

The Leather Craft Handbook
A great book for the beginning leathercrafter. The 30 pages include transferring patterns, basic stamping, basic carving, coloring, staining, dyeing, lacing, stitching, setting hardware and belt making. By Tony and Kay Laier.
6009-00

Basic Leatherwork

Used by institutions as the student textbook. Contains complete basic beginning leather carving instructions. 
#6008-00 

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Nature Tand Design Book

This is the "how to do it" manual for Nature Tand designs, dyeing and finishing techniques. Its 32 pages include over 65 design ideas with the tools used and the designs and techniques are applicable to natural tooling leather, as well as Nature Tand leather.
#46100-00

Braiding & Lacing for Fun

Easy to follow instructions on braiding and lacing. Over 40 projects in all. 
#61935

Projects & Designs

Imaginative Designs, 
Perfect for beginners & experts, 
80 pages.
#61937

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Just Tooling Around

Techniques, tools, instructions, patterns, and ideas on wallets, belts and coin purses. 28 pages
#6008-10

Al Stohlman's Top 20

Includes 20 billfold patterns, 1-1/2", 1-3/8" and 3/4" alphabet patterns.
#66038

Sewing With Leather

Manual for sewing leather garments and accessories.
#61945

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Leather Crafting

Ideal introduction to leathercraft carving, lacing, dyeing & more. #61891-01

 


Sewing With Leather & Suede

For those who always wanted to sew  with leather and suede but were afraid  to try, this book explains the special  tools and notions that work best,  basic techniques and stitches. Includes  illustrated instructions for sewing garments and accessories.
127 pages.

#61917-00


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Projects & Designs

Imaginative designs, perfect for beginners and experts.
#61937


The Leatherworking Handbook
This practical guide to working leather takes you progressicely through choosing leather to advanced design of belts, purses, wallets and more.

#6036-10

Great Book Of Tattoo Designs
The idea of using lined art as a way to create leathercraft patterns for leatherwork has been suggested for years and now with this504 page book thatincludes over 500 line and shaded body art design, with topics that include celtic, fantasy, floral, symbols, wildlife, and more you will have a vast number of patterns and ideas to carve into your current or future leather craft project.
66060-00
Great Book Of Celtic Patterns
Celtic knotwork and knot designs have been among leather craftsmen's favorite patterns for designing leather articles for centuries.
This 187 page book helps the reader to unravel the secrets to creating Celtic knot work for use on your leathercraft projects.
Use this bood to add many spirals, mazes, key patterns and ideas to your library for everything from belts and straps to shields and borders. 
Features 200 original patterns and designs.
66061-00
Great Book Of Dragon Patterns
A book bringing you  ideals for decorating project with in the medieval style with dragons,
This 181 page book of dragon patterns and ideas for applications is a guide for creating your own fantastic renderings of dragons by using the author's patterns simply using her techniques to create your own patterns. Includes 100 patterns, basic dragon anatomy, fascinating dragon lore, evolution and more!
66062-00
Great Book Of Floral Patterns
Throughout history artists have decorated mediums from paitings to potery and leather items from billfolds to saddles with the beauty of floral blossoms. This book will inspire you with 185 pages of floral patterns and ideas for use  in leathercraft designs and much more.
66063-00

Pattern Packs

Wildlife Template Pattern Pack
76008-00

Plainsman Boot Pattern
62690-00

Archery Pattern Pack
6027-00

Plains Boot Moccasin Pattern Pack
6035-00

Chap Patterns Pack
6023-00

Rifle Case Patterns
6028-00

Handbag Patterns
6033-00

Saddlebag Patterns
6030-00

Holster and Gun Belt Pattern Pack
6031-00

Vest Patterns
6001-00

Horse Tack Accessories Pattern Pack
6025-00

Moccasin Pattern Pack
62668-00

Men's Vest Pattern
62666-00

Motorcycle Accessory Pattern Pack
62667-00

Custom-Made Saddlebag Pattern Pack
61959-00

Western Saddlebag Pattern Pack
61917-00

Show & Rodeo Chap Pattern Pack
62665-00

Buscadero Belts & Holsters
6042-00

Old West Collection Holster Pattern Packs

Spur Leathers Pattern Pack 
6015-01

Cowboy Cuffs Pattern Pack 
6015-02

Cartridge Belts Pattern Pack 
6015-04

Saddle Scabbard Pattern Pack 
6015-06

Double Strap Saddle Bags Pattern Pack 
6015-07

Single Strap Saddle Bag Pattern Pack 
6015-08

Law Dog Holster Pattern Pack 
6015-11

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