Projects in Leather: Techniques and Step-By-Step Instructions for Making 12 Creative Crafts

Discover the craft of leatherworking with this all-in-one guide from celebrated masters Tony and Kay Lair. Inside, you’ll find over twenty hands-on projects that progress from beginner-friendly to more advanced as your skills grow. The book covers every stage of the process—choosing, cutting, and prepping leather; understanding which adhesives to use and when; maintaining sharp, effective tools; and creating detailed patterns with filigree and stamping techniques. You’ll also learn how to dye, finish edges, shape, mold, emboss, and decorate your pieces, as well as how to add hardware like snaps, eyelets, and grommets