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Advanced Bookbinding for BEGINNERS
CourseLearn the art of bookbinding with Aaron Heizer. This beginner-friendly course teaches how to assemble and stitch signatures, and create both flexible and sturdy covers — giving you the skills to craft beautiful, one-of-a-kind leather journals.
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Simple Mini Pad
CourseCraft a Simple Mini Pad with Aaron Heizer. This quick, beginner-friendly project creates a sleek folio to hold a notepad while practicing essential leatherworking skills. A great way to build confidence and enjoy a useful finished piece.
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The Faux Wood Box
CourseLearn how to create a faux wood effect on leather and assemble a custom leather box step-by-step. This beginner-friendly class teaches techniques you can apply to many projects for a realistic woodgrain finish.
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Roll With It: Leather Tool Roll
CourseThis course is a beginner-friendly project where you’ll create a custom leather roll to safely store your swivel knife, stamps, and other tooling tools. Quick to make, portable, and practical—this project keeps your tools protected and organized.
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The Leather Water Bottle Holder
CourseLearn to create a custom leather water bottle holder with Sheryl Katzke. This beginner-friendly project covers pattern-making for any bottle, saddle stitching, and ways to add your own creative flair.
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The Daily Swivel: Build Muscle Memory & Confidence
CourseBuild muscle memory and confidence with Sarah Garvey’s daily swivel knife routine. Learn how to create a simple, intentional warm-up for drawing and cutting that sharpens skills, boosts precision, and fuels creativity every day.
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Crafting a Leather Vase
CourseJoin Sheryl Katzke to create a stunning leather vase in this beginner-friendly course. Learn wet molding, adding textured effects, and painting your piece for a beautiful, one-of-a-kind project.
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Dyed & True Color Techniques
CourseDiscover fun, beginner-friendly ways to add color to your leather projects! Learn quick and creative techniques like shaving cream and food coloring, tie-dye effects, and even Kool-Aid for vibrant, one-of-a-kind results.
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Introduction to Braiding and Knots
Course5.0 average rating (2 reviews)If you’re ready to make leather accessories that don’t just blend in but blow people away, you’re in the right place. This course dives into the braids and knots that’ll instantly make your work look high-end and boutique-worthy.
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Fundamentals of Quality Tooling
Course5.0 average rating (2 reviews)Learn about the lost art of casing and how prepping your leather to have the proper moisture content and temper before tooling will improve the depth and detail in your tooling.
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Head Knife and Skiving Mastery
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)Discover how to use the head knife to its fullest! In this course, you'll learn precision cutting and essential skiving techniques. Perfect for all skill levels.
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Class: Beading Pattern Design
CourseMaster the art of beading patterns! Learn to design intricate, eye-catching patterns without making them. Discover color selection, symmetry, and layout techniques, empowering you to craft stunning beading designs confidently.
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Beading a Hatband
CourseExpress your creativity in this beginner-friendly course on beading a hatband! Learn to graph patterns, set up a loom, and seamlessly attach your beautiful beadwork to a hat. Then, apply what you learn to a variety of leathercraft projects!
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Scrap Leather Project: Turtle Accessory
CourseDon't let any of your exotic leather scraps go to waste! Learn how to pattern and create animal accessories in this beginner-friendly course.
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Wrist Cuff
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)Create a beautiful leather wrist cuff in this quick and easy tutorial.
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Class: Easy Shot Bag
Course5.0 average rating (3 reviews)A shot bag is a handy little tool to have around any leathercrafter's workshop. Use them to keep your project in place without worrying about marking up your leather. In this quick class, you'll learn how to easily make one in just a few minutes!
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Airbrush Sunburst Technique
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)Give your projects a beautiful, unique look with the sunburst airbrush technique. Once you get the hang of this simple technique, you'll be able to apply it to wallets, bags, boots, and more, so that your projects can stand apart from the rest.
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Gift Card Holder
CourseInstead of giving a gift card in a regular envelope, make the gift extra special with this leather gift card holder. A beginner-friendly project for new leather enthusiasts, this versatile item can also be used to stow other small items.
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Tooling Coasters
CourseNew to leather tooling? This is a great project to help you understand the process from beginning to end. You'll learn how to cut correctly using your swivel knife, how to select your tools, how to use your tools, and little mistakes to avoid.
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Class: Setting up your Tooling Bench
CourseReady to jump into leatherworking but not sure where to start? Paul Zalesak beautifully lays out his recommendations for getting started with tools and a work area. Get organized and motivated to start creating!
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Create a Belt Tap-Off
Course5.0 average rating (2 reviews)Want to know the secret to getting more tooling done faster? It's tap-offs! Learn how to create a belt tap-off in this course with instructor Paul Zalesak. He'll share his tips and tricks for making the best tap-off you can create!
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Class: Swivel Knife Practice Pattern
CourseLearning to use a swivel knife is one of the fundamental skills of leather tooling. Why not create something beautiful while you improve your skills? Learn how to carve a beautiful bird using basic swivel knife cuts.
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Swivel Knife 101
Course5.0 average rating (2 reviews)Swivel Knife 101 is chock-full of helpful swivel knife information. From how to find the perfect swivel knife for you to how to sharpen and care for it, you will learn it all. You'll also put what you learned to use with some practice coasters.
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Quick Project: Tooling Leather Cattle Tags
CourseBurns tooling expert, Lexi Fotheringham, will guide you through five different cattle tag projects. Each project will help you master different elements of tooling including creating borders, using a swivel knife, beveling, deco cuts, and more.