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Tooling Chap Tops
CourseChap tops are the perfect canvas for bold, eye-catching designs—and Ty Skiver is here to show you how to make yours stand out. In this course, he walks you through the process of tooling an intricate filigree and floral design.
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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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Tooling a Swell (Pendleton Bronc Trophy Saddle)
CourseWhen it comes to tooling a saddle swell, every cut, bevel, and detail matters—and in this advanced course, master craftsman Ty Skiver takes you through his entire process, step by step.
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Leather Painting Essentials: Color Theory, Mixing, and Application
CourseHighlight your beautiful tooling with color! We'll cover color theory, perfect paint mixing, and how to create vibrant designs on leather tooling. From basic colors to stunning finishes, you'll master the techniques and complete a hands-on project.
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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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Skull and Baseball Cap Leather Artwork
CourseCreate a stunning piece of leather art with this skull and baseball cap project! In this course, you'll learn advanced techniques such as leather embossing, frame creation, colorwork, and more.
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Tooling Boot Collars
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)Learn how to tool one-of-a-kind boot collars in this comprehensive course with instructor, Ty Skiver. The course will explore design and layout, figure carving, tooling techniques, and more. Finish the project with a beautiful dye and antique finish.
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Belt Tap-Off Series
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)Tooled belts are a leathercraft business staple. This series presents new tap-offs every month so that you can consistently add a new belt to your line of products. No business? No worries! Use this series to continually improve your skills.
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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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Class: Geo Stamp Flower Design
CourseLearn how to create "The Ryan Flower", a Ryan King original design, in this brief class. Once you master the technique, you can apply it to wallets, notebooks, mousepads, or just about any leather tooling project!
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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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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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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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Principles of Floral Design and Tooling
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)Learn how to create your very own tooling patterns from scratch using the principles taught in this class by expert leather crafter, Gordon Andrus.
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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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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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Class: Petal Lifting Fundamentals
CoursePetal lifting adds dimension and depth to your tooling. Learn to do it correctly, and you’ll create leather work that literally stands out above the rest! Follow Ed’s best tips to help you master this important skill.
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Class: Color Theory
CourseUnderstand the basics of color theory including tints, tones, shades, and color harmony in this quick class. With this foundational knowledge, you'll be able to apply it to your artwork to create beautiful color combinations.