Kits & Projects — Tandy Leather International

Volume I: Learn how to make small leather cases for knives, cameras, calculators, flashlights and more. 120 pages.

Volume II: Learn techniques for installing zippers and how to make leather handles, attaché cases, briefcases, Dopp kits, bowling ball bags, and more! 132 pages.

Volume III: Learn how to make rifle cases, guitar cases, golf bags, and more. 116 pages.

Features 15 methods for lacing with step-by-step instructions to achieve professional results.

Specifications

• 14 pages

In addition to over 60 patterns for billfolds, belts, and other leather projects, this book demonstrates and explains the rich tradition of Western floral and animal carving.

Specifications

• 48 pages

This guide to animal carving is rich with tips and helpful information from the author and renowned figure carver, Al Stohlman. This book contains detailed photos, illustrations, tracing and carving patterns, plus over 70 designs.

Specifications

• 33 pages

Sportsmen love this beautiful tooling cowhide leather rifle sling kit. The 37 x 2-1/4 adjustable strap tapers to 1 (2.5 cm) to fit most rifles. Gun hardware not included. Ages 14+

Includes

• Hardware (excluding rifle swivel)
• Pattern
• Optional Suede Liner

Specifications

• Adjustable Strap: 37 in. x 2.33 in. (93.98 cm x 5.93 cm)
• Color: Natural

Additional Items Required to Complete (not included)

• Contact Cement (for Suede Liner)
• Rifle Swivel
• Option 1: Handstitching Method
• Adjustable Groover
• Spacer Set
• Stitching Awl
• Waxed Thread - 2 yds.
• Stitching Needles
• Option 2: Buckstitching Method
• Wing Divider
• 1/8 (3 mm) Single Prong Chisel
• 1/8 (3 mm) 4-Prong Chisel
• Two-Prong Needles
• 1/8 (3 mm) Lace - 2 yds.

Disclaimers

• Completed projects may be shown carved or colored for display purposes only. Actual results may vary.

Features four remarkable designs—the Classic, Downtowner, Mustang, and Rodeo—with detailed instructions for creating each.

If you’re looking for a faster, easier way to transfer tooling patterns onto leather, reusable Craftaid® templates are just what you need! With raised designs, they can be pressed into dampened leather to create a clean imprint. Plus, each includes a helpful photocarve diagram illustrating ways to achieve beautiful results!

Specifications

• Compatible Belt Sizes: 1.5 in. (3.81 cm), 1.75 in. (4.45 cm), and 2 in. (5.08 cm)

These beautifully detailed patterns offer lots of possibilities for your carved projects including wallets, belts, notebooks and albums. Use our Craftool® Pro Stamps with these Craftaids® to help you create that professional look in your finished work. Craftaids® are clear templates with raised ridges that allow you to produce carving patterns as they were originally drawn by the artist. Each Craftaid® lists the Craftool® stamps that were used with that design.

If you’re looking for a faster, easier way to transfer tooling patterns onto leather, reusable Craftaid® templates are just what you need! With raised designs, they can be pressed into dampened leather to create a clean imprint. Plus, each includes a helpful photocarve diagram illustrating ways to achieve beautiful results!

Specifications

• Compatible Belt Sizes: 1.75 in. (4.45 cm)

The Stohlman Encyclopedia of Saddle Making is the most complete set of instructions on saddle making ever published. Begun in 1988, this is the last significant work completed by Al before his death in 1998. Originally published in three volumes, this 708 page book shares the knowledge and insight of saddle making that Al Stohlman spent his life perfecting. Using hand drawn illustrations and photos throughout the book, Al makes it possible for the novice leather craftsman to tackle the ultimate leather project. If you ever plan to build a saddle, this is a resource you will want to have access to.

Offering a variety of full-size tracing patterns and illustrations, this book is an ideal starting place for creating holsters for nearly any pistol. Textbook of pattern making and holster construction for revolvers and automatics. This book contains hundreds of photos and detailed step-by-step drawings, methods of assembly, hand sewing, thong lacing, etc. Dozens of holster making secrets. Shows full size tracing and cutting patterns, photocarve designs, tools used, carving and stamping instructions. Describes tools needed in basic holster construction and their uses.

Specifications

• Size: 17 x 11 (43 cm x 28 cm)
• 32 pages

Ideal for all ages, this book teaches the basics of leathercraft, from using swivel knives, stamps, dyes, finishes, and lacing, to hand stitching, skiving, gouging, snap setting, and beyond.

Specifications

• 30 pages

With patterns for batwing and shotgun, this pack makes it easier to create custom chaps for biking, ranching, or rodeos.