Books for The Leathercraft Beginner

As a kid, I remember trying to make a wallet for myself with a piece of deerskin and a woodburning set. It didn't turn out very well. I needed a few more tools than I had, but didn't have the slightest notion of what kind of tools that might be.

Later, I had the good fortune to stumble across a Tandy Leather Store in our small Oregon town and thought I had died and gone to Heaven. Talk about a kid in a candy store. There was nothing in the leather tooling line that Tandy didn't have.

Later, I discovered books about leathercrafting, not only in our local library, but specialty ones in the craft section of our local bookstore. Now, if I want, I can sit at my computer and order a book about any type of leather tooling imaginable and have it delivered to my door in just a few days, or even pick a leather tooling e-book, and download it to my computer in a just few minutes.


Here are just a few books I particularly like that may help you get started in this fun hobby.

1. Leathercraft, by Linda Sue Eastman. This book is directed at kids but useful for any leathercraft beginner.  Click on the photo to order.






2. Traditional Indian Bead & Leather Crafts, by Monte Smith & Michelle Vansickle. If you like the look of beads combined with leather, this is a great book for you.  Click on picture to order.




And, finally, the book that covers everything you ever wanted to know about
Leather Craft:------

3. Leather Craft Secrets, by Dwain Berlin. This is my personal favorite and is an e-book packed with all kinds of information for leather crafters.  And it even comes with some great bonuses, and a money-back guarantee, so you can't possibly lose on this deal.

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* There are lots of places to buy leather online. Just google "leather." But check out your local thrift store first for leather garments, belts, or other leather items you can often pick up at a reasonable price.