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Tooled Leather Mouse Pad
CourseGet ready for a fun and simple project! Spruce up your desk with a leather mouse pad. Bring your tools and some paint and get started today.
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Buckle-Free Guitar Strap
CourseIn this course, you'll learn how to craft a unique and comfortable guitar strap. Instructor, Ryan King, will guide you through every step of the process from cutting the leather to stitching, stamping, and finishing your strap.
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Double Diamond Lace Lanyard
Course5.0 average rating (2 reviews)In this course, Ryan King will show you how to create a custom lanyard. You'll learn how to create a geometric serpentine pattern as well as the double diamond lacing technique. This eye-catching product is sure to turn heads!
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Bifold Wallet with Sliding Gusset
CourseLearn a new skill while creating something beautiful and practical! This course will teach you how to create a bifold wallet with a sliding gusset as well as discuss tips and techniques for geo stamping with instructor Ryan King.
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Money Clip Wallets
CourseCreate a personalized and functional accessory you can use every day! Geo stamp expert, Ryan King, will teach you the skills and tricks you need to know to create and stamp a money clip wallet from scratch.
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DIY Leather Tote with a Tooled Front Pocket
CourseMake your very own tote bag! In this course, you'll learn how to select the right leather, tool a pocket, and stitch it to perfection. Create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind bag that you can show off to your friends and family.
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Easy Leather Earrings
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)If you are looking for a beginner-friendly leathercraft project, then this class is for you! Learn how to make several different earring designs while you improve your swivel knife skills and do some basic tooling. Bonus: they make a great gift!
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Leather Toiletry Bag
CourseIn this course, you will learn how to make a toiletry bag. With step-by-step video instruction and ideas for customization, this course will help you create a bag you love!
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Make a Valet Tray
CourseCreate a beautiful valet tray (also known as a catchall tray) for your glasses, keys, coins, and other miscellaneous items. Bonus: you will also improve your tooling skills by tooling a sunflower design onto the tray.
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Leather Case Making
CourseMaster leather craftsman, Gordon Andrus will teach you precision and craftsmanship as you learn how to make a completely custom leather box case. From creating an original form to tooling a unique design, you'll learn the art of true creativity.
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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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Creating & Coloring 3D Leather Feathers
CourseLearn how to make feathers so realistic looking, your friends and family won't believe they're leather! This course was taught live by the incredible Jim Linnel at Pendleton in 2022 and is now available on-demand on the Illum Atelier platform.
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Design and Construct a Modern Retention Holster for the Glock 19
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)This course, led by instructor George Canfield, will teach you how to design a pattern and then construct a modern retention holster- a.k.a. "the pancake holster"- for the Glock 19.
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Create an Heirloom Leather Journal
CourseCreate a journal that will last a lifetime and beyond! Join expert leathercrafter, Chuck Dorsett, as he shows you to create a handcrafted leather journal. This handmade gift will be treasured for generations to come.
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DIY Cantle Bag
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)Custom tack and small leather goods expert, Sierra Rogers, will show you how to create your own cantle bag. Whether you want to attach it to a saddle, turn it into a purse, or use it to store your tools, uses for this handy bag are limitless!
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Make Your Own Saddle Bags
CourseIn this course, you will learn how to make a set of saddle bags from start to finish. These beautiful saddle bags are sure to impress any rider.
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How to Make a Domed Billeted Belt
CourseLearn how to make a classic belt in this step-by-step course. By the time you're done, you'll have a beautiful piece to add to your wardrobe.
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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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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.
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How to Make a Tooled Belt
Course5.0 average rating (3 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!