Books & Patterns

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

Learn how to make small leather cases for knives, cameras, calculators, flashlights and more. 120 pages.Note: If you select the 'Printed Copy' vers...

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

Shows 10 lacing and stitching techniques. Tips on splicing, hole punching and needle threading. 22 pages.Note: If you select the 'Printed Copy' ver...

Leatherwork School guides you in your journey to master luxury European leatherwork design and construction including studio set-up, pattern making...

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

Learn to make classic rucksacks, clutches, drawstring bags, totes, bucket bags, wallets, tablet sleeves, smartphone cases, backpacks, tassels, lugg...

Learn cross-dyeing, shading, staining & brushing techniques. Includes dye mixing charts. Al Stohlman's techniques will make coloring leather mu...

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...

Features step-by step instructions for 15 lacing methods plus saddle stitch, buck stitch and hand stitch. 14 pages. Note: If you select the 'Print...

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

This manual is an ideal introduction to leathercraft. Instructions for carving, lacing, dyeing and more. 58 pages.Note: If you select the 'Printed ...

Loaded with how-to's and easy instructions on braiding and lacing belts, bracelets and earrings --- over 40 projects in all! 28 pages.Note: If you ...

Easy to understand step-by-step instructions show the use of basic figure carving tools to create animals, birds, flowers and scenery on leather. 1...

"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...

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 ...

Used by instructors as a student textbook. It contains basic leather carving instructions. 12 pages. Note: If you select the 'Printed Copy' version...

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

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...

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...

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...

Textbook of pattern making and holster construction for revolvers and automatics. Hundreds of photos and detailed step-by-step drawings, methods of...

By Al Stohlman. This book is devoted almost entirely to the step-by-step instructions of carving figures. In addition, it features an oakleaf noteb...

Leather is a strong and versatile material, and indispensable when you're working, hunting, or exploring outdoors. Hunter and outdoor professional ...

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

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...

You'll find over 50 belt designs from eight top leathercrafters. 35 pages.

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

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

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...

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

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