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  • How to Make Your Hobby a Business

    How to Make Your Hobby a Business

    <p>Step one: start a business <br>Step two: ??? <br>Step three: Profit!</p><p>Whew! The age old question of how to turn your love of the your leather craft into a profitable business is one that so many of us has asked ourselves....

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  • The Basics of Airbrush Safety

    The Basics of Airbrush Safety

    TANDY SKILLS: AIRBRUSH SAFETY Airbrushing is, without a doubt, one of the most consistent and least difficult application methods for a large variety of chemicals used in leather crafting. There is also a wide variety of airbrush systems that can...

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  • All About Awls

    All About Awls

    Awls are, for all intents and purposes, one of the most versatile and handy tools you can have in your tool box. Unlike many other crafting types, leatherworkers can get by with relatively few tools, but awls rank among not...

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  • Leather Cuts & How To Use Them

    Leather Cuts & How To Use Them

    Leather has the unique distinction of being a material that is sold without consistent measurements. If you have ever purchased fabric, rope, wood, or other crafting materials you go in with an idea of how much you need and what...

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  • Masks with Annie Libertini

    Masks with Annie Libertini

    As the owner of fine leatherworking studio Libertini Arts, Annie Libertini might be better known as the artist behind some of the more creative leather costumes appearing in major network television programs. From zombie masks to alien armor, Annie’s ability...

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  • Gift Idea: Clifton Messenger Bag Kit with Cageless Birds

    Gift Idea: Clifton Messenger Bag Kit with Cageless Birds

    Abigail Garlock, founder of Cageless Birds Leather, made our Clifton Messenger Bag Kit. Purchase the kit and follow the FREE step-by-step instructions to get started! Shop The Kit   Kit Includes: Pre-Cut, Pre-Punched Veg-Tan Leather Large Nickel Plate D-Ring (2) Medium Nickel Plate...

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  • Gift Idea: Laptop Bag with Painted In Blue

    Gift Idea: Laptop Bag with Painted In Blue

    Tony Gonzalez, founder of Painted In Blue, made and designed a beautiful laptop bag. Follow his step-by-step tutorial and download the FREE pattern to get started! Download FREE Pattern Shop All Materials   Products: Mirage Metallic Sides (SKU 9207-03) QTY: 1...

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