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Drawing a Pattern and Tooling a Jockey
CourseDesigning a tooled jockey that looks balanced and professional starts long before you pick up a swivel knife—it starts with a well-thought-out pattern. See this creation come to life from drawing to final tooling.
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Saddle Latigos
CourseLearn how to create a saddle latigo - the long strip of leather that's used to tighten the cinch. This is a quick project you can do as you create your own saddle or repair a favorite saddle!
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Roper Saddle
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)Craft your masterpiece! Learn the art of building a roper saddle from scratch in this advanced course. You'll learn something at every step, from selecting leather and other materials to buttoning up and polishing. Get started today!
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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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Saddle Repair and Maintenance
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)Learning how to care for and maintain saddles is essential for anyone in the saddle and tack industry. In this series, we will bring you various repair projects and tips for keeping saddles functioning and thriving.
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Class: Floral Design and Layout
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)Creating a tooling design is an excellent way to express your creativity. In this class, Matt Wanner will guide you through his process for creating a floral design for a fender. Take the concepts and apply them to all your tooling projects!
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Create a Holster from Scratch
CourseSelect from two design options to create a beautiful, handcrafted holster from scratch. From the custom sizing to the exquisite tooling, this project is sure to wow your friends and family.
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Foundations of Leather Tooling
CourseThis course will introduce you to the fundamentals of leather tooling so you can add depth and dimension to your leather projects. You will be given expert advice on how to use a swivel knife, beveler, pear shader, backgrounder tool, and much more.
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How to Make a Tooled Belt
Course5.0 average rating (2 reviews)Learn how to make a beautiful tooled belt in this step-by-step instructional course. You will learn how to create a tap-off, tool the belt, line, stitch, and apply a buckle. Add this unique belt to your wardrobe today!