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eBooks are scanned versions of vintage leathercraft books and instructionals that are no longer in print
making them a "must" addition to your leathercraft library. They are easy to purchase, download and view on
your computer or print your own copy. Tandy Leather Factory eBooks are an online exclusive. eBooks must be purchased separately from other Tandy Leather Factory products using our eBook shopping cart.
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Basketweave Primer
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• 24 pages, Including:
• Detailed, Step-by-Step Instructions
• Step-by-Step Photo How-To's
• Suggested Tools and Supplies
• Requires Approx. 12MB Disk Space
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The basketweave stamps can be used for many decorative purposes. They are fast and easy to use, and have many design possibilities. They are very effective when combined with traditional floral designs and are just as effective when used to create a solid pattern.
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Pictorial Instruction Cards
for Leather Carving
by Al Stohlman
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• 32 Hand Illustrated Lessons
• Ideal Teachers Aid for Classroom Use
• Complete Course for the Self Taught
• Floral and Figure Carving...Step by Step
• Requires Approx. 6MB Disk Space
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Al Stohlman's methods and techniques made easy. Step-by-step basic leather carving techniques are clearly illustrated and fully explained. Shows tools in action and how to do: basic carving, decorative cuts, fancy borders,
figure carving and more. "Right" and "wrong" methods shown side by side. 70 tool illustrations and 64 how-to drawings.
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Published originally in 1962, this is being offered for the first time in decades.
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Sandal Making
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• 32 pages, Including:
• Detailed, Step-by-Step Instructions
• Illustrations and Photos
• Suggested Tools and Supplies
• 13 Sandal Styles
• Requires Approx. 13.2MB Disk Space
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Sandal Making is a comprehensive guide to custom sandal making with fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions. Not only do you enjoy the thrill of working with leather and learning to appreciate it more, but the pride and satisfaction derived from handcrafting sandals compounds the reward. In this book, you will find a wide range of styles and designs to use as guides or as inspiration in creating your own unique sandals.
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Patterns for the Craftsman - 4"x4"
by Al Stohlman
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• 21 Tracing Patterns, Including:
• Deer, Coyote, Big Horn Sheep
• Canadian Goose, Penguin, Rooster
• Cats, English Setter, Butterfly
• And many more
• Requires Approx. 1.5MB Disk Space
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Perfect for small projects, these 4" x 4" tracing patterns haven't been offered for decades. You may find the following books helpful for instructions on how to carve the patterns: How to Carve Leather #6047-00, Tech Tips #66056-00, Figure Carving Finesse #61951-00 and Pictorial Carving Finesse #61950-00. The cover, featuring the duck, deer and coyote patterns, was carved by Jim Linnell.
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Patterns for the Craftsman-Large
by Al Stohlman
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• 14 Tracing Patterns, Including:
• Portrait of a Cougar
• Portrait of a German Shepherd
• Rose Bouquet
• Wild Steer Chase (cover)
• Requires Approx. 3MB Disk Space
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These tracing patterns haven't been offered for decades. You may find the following books helpful for instructions on how to carve the patterns: How to Carve Leather #6047-00, Tech Tips #66056-00, Figure Carving Finesse #61951-00 and Pictorial Carving Finesse #61950-00. The cover (Wild Steer Chase) was carved by Jim Linnell.
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Creative Belt Stamping
by Paul Burnett
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• 24 Pages
• Basic Rules on Stamping and Belt Making
• Sizing Belts
• Dyeing and Finishing Techniques
• Detailed Stamping Instructions
• 22 Full Color Belt Designs
• Requires Approx. 6MB Disk Space
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There will always be a demand for something that is unique, beautiful, practical and enduring. A well-designed, well-crafted leather belt fulfills all these demands. This book will provide you with a solid foundation in the use of tools, dyes and finishes. Have fun, experiment and be creative!
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Stamping Step Two
by George Hurst
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• 28 Pages
• How to Apply Antique Stain
• How to Resist
• How to Block Dye
• Dyeing and Finishing
• 91 Full Color Stamping Designs
• Requires Approx. 7MB Disk Space
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This book is perfect for beginning leathercrafters and the leathercrafter who makes and sells products for fun and profit. The patterns are easy enough for a new leathercrafter to do with professional results. For the reseller, these patterns can be completed quickly and professionally. These patterns are only "stepping stones" as you experiment and improve upon these ideas.
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Leather-The New Frontier in Art
by J. Robert Buck
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• 107 Pages
• Leather and Art History
• Cutting and Molding Leather
• Decorative Touches using Leather
• Dyeing and Finishing
• And More
• Requires Approx. 22MB Disk Space
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Explores leather and its history, leather art techniques, types of leathers, how to use tools and more.
Contains hundreds of how-to images and finished pieces by artists from all over the world.
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Craftool Pattern Pak-Birds
by Al Stohlman
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• Features 4 Different Birds
• 19 Different Patterns
• Includes Tracing and Photocarve Patterns
• Basic Figure Carving Tips
• Requires Approx. 2MB Disk Space
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This pattern pack includes various patterns for bald eagles, road runners, ring-neck pheasants and ruffed grosses in natural settings. Great for use on hunting gear projects or custom pictures. Each bird pattern contains the list of Craftools use to create the carving.
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Creative Stamping Workshop
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• 24 Pages
• 30 Belt Patterns
• Detailed Instructions and Patterns
• Includes Dyeing and Finishing Techniques
• Requires Approx. 7MB Disk Space
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Creative stamping is an easy way to create beautiful designs on leather. This instruction book has detailed instructions and photos of 30 creative stamping designs for 1-1/2" and
1-3/4" belts. You will find that each design idea leads to another and soon you will be creating beautiful, original designs with very little effort. This type of leatherwork is easy to learn and fun to do.
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Leather and Wood
Volume 2
by Jerry Jennings and John Drake
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• 36 Pages
• 11 Projects
• Detailed Instructions and Patterns
• Includes Decorative Alphabet Pattern
• Requires Approx. 12MB Disk Space
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You'll find 11 more unique projects in this second volume for those who enjoy working with both leather and wood. The projects shown are designed to be useful, decorative and challenge your leathercrafting and woodworking skills. The book includes carving patterns and instructions for each project plus a decorative alphabet pattern.
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Leather and Wood
Volume 1
by Al Stohlman
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• 36 Pages
• 12 Projects
• Detailed Instructions and Patterns
• Includes Decorative Alphabet Pattern
• Requires Approx. 18MB Disk Space
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Leather and wood - what a great combination! In this Al Stohlman vintage eBook, you'll find 12 unique projects that are fun to make and useful, too (except maybe the LP Record holder:). Includes carving patterns and
instructions for each project plus an alphabet pattern.
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©2006 Tandy Leather Factory
Tandy Leather Factory eBooks are intended for personal use only.
Unauthorized duplication or distribution is prohibited.
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