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LEATHERCRAFT

PEAR SHADERS & BEVELE

Tony & Kay Laier

11 Tooling Realistic Portraits in Leather Part 1 – Choosing your subject and making the template

Annie Libertini

28 Fun with Stamping Tools: X-Tri Tool

Chan Geer

30 The Time is Now!

Freddie Matara

43 Three Piece Belt Pattern

Dave Skinner

56 Creative Dyeing Techniques: Using Forms as a Resist

Sheryl Katzke

59 Oxblood Quiver

Jason Timmermans

68 Resurrecting an Old World Wallet Design

Alf Luneborg

SPOTLIGHTS

2 About the Cover

Greg Carmack & Katie Fio Rito

16 A Chat Over Tea with Kevin and Rusty

Alaina Parmenter

35 Impressions of ELWATS 2019

Ralf Meisel

50 Winter’s Project: Customizing Two Indians

Alligator Bob Martin

55 2020 World Leather Debut Announcement

SADDLERY

24 The Evolution of the Modern Roping Saddle

Nick Pernokas

52 Prepping Ralide Saddle Trees

Ron Rude

58 From My Bench to Yours

Bob Klenda

73 What is the Emerging Saddlemakers Preview?

Dusty Johnson

FOOTWEAR

21 About Those Boots https://ed-nederland.com…

Katie Fio Rito

TIPS

79 Swivel Knife Finesse

Yves Lesire

DEPARTMENTS

4 From the Editor

6 Contributors

65 Coming Events

67 Leather Industry News

74 Leather Guilds

76 Classifieds

78 List of Advertisers

1-5 Issues $5.25

6-10 Issues $5.00

11-20 Issues $4.75

21-30 Issues $4.50

31+ Issues $4.25

Leathercraft

8 The BASIC 7 – Getting the Most Out of Your Tools: #4 – Veiners & Seeders

Tony & Kay Laier

11 Tooling Realistic Portraits in Leather Part 2 – Tooling the Portrait

Annie Libertini

18 Fun with Stamping Tools: The Cross-hair Square Tool

Geer Chan

21 Refining Your Work: The Upscale Key Fob

Michael Dale

32 Making a Lined Dog Collar

Natalie Orfanidi

42 Antique Silver Crane Pendant

Jason Timmermans

60 Organizing Your 3D Stamps

Gunter de Laet

63 Creative Dyeing Techniques: Tie-Dyeing with Food Coloring

Sheryl Katzke

69 Hardened Leather Hinges

Jason Timmermans

Saddlery

29 Horn Bags

Kerry Farnsworth

50 From My Bench to Yours: Saddle Construction – Category 9: Front of Fork Cover, continued

Bob Klenda

65 Pinning Down the Pinnacle of Saddlery Craftsmanship

Ron Rude

Business

56 Many Ways to Market: Convenient and Easy Tips for Every Business Owner

Dusty Johnson

Spotlights

2 About the Cover

Chris Andre

26 Karol Bagh Leather Market, New Delhi, India

Deborah Anderson

37 Considering the Thought Process

Steve Yezek

55 2020 World Leather Debut Announcement

Brian Stelzel

Tips

10 Bench Notes: Keeping Your Tools at the Ready

>Dusty Johnson

59 Bench Notes: Neat and Tidy to Aid Workflow

Dusty Johnson

79 Swivel Knife Finesse

Jürgen Volbach

Departments

4 From the Editor

6 Contributors

58 Leather Industry

62 Coming Events

74 Leather Guilds

76 Classifieds

78 List of Advertisers

LEATHERCRAFT

8 The BASIC 7 – Getting the Most Out of Your Tools: #5 – Backgrounders & The Swivel Knife
Tony & Kay Laier

11 Tooling Realistic Portraits in Leather Part 3 – Coloring the Portrait
Annie Libertini

24 Fun with Stamping Tools: New Mexico State Flag Sun (Zia)
Chan Geer

26 Lionfish
Ann-Maree

29 Tooling with Kathy Flanagan – National Parks Mount Rushmore: A National Memorial (Part 1)
Kathy Flanagan

44 Snails & Whales Makeup Pouch
Natalie Orfanidi

69 Hinged Eyeglass Case from Hardened Leather
Jason Timmermans

73 Creative Dyeing Techniques: Dyeing with Kool-Aid®
Sheryl Katzke

SPOTLIGHTS

2 About the Cover
Jim Resley

17 A Visit with My Mentor: Jim Resley
Paul & Rosa Zalesak

35 Creating a Problem?

Steve Yezek
38 Jesse W Smith: The Northwest Style An Interview with Ralph Solome, Jr.

59 2020 Leather Carving Contest Gallery

SADDLERY

57 New Saddlemakers Shine at the Southwest Leatherworkers Trade Show in Prescott
Dusty Johnson

60 From My Bench to Yours – Saddle Construction – Category 9: Front of Fork Cover, continued
Bob Klenda

TIPS

79 Swivel Knife Finesse
Jim Resley

DEPARTMENTS

4 From the Editor

6 Contributors

37 Letters to the Editor

56 Coming Events

63 Leather Industry News

74 Leather Guilds

76 Classifieds

78 List of Advertisers

LEATHERCRAFT

8 COLORING – The Basic 7 Tooled Border

Tony & Kay Laier

21 Ol’ Glory Tattered Battle Flag

Josh Stevens

28 Figure Carving the Eagle

Steve Yezek

32 Fun with Stamping Tools: Rasp Tool

Chan Geer

46 Tooling with Kathy Flanagan – National Parks Mount Rushmore: A National Memorial (Part 2)

Kathy Flanagan

53 Laser Engraving Makes it Personal

Philip Black

SPOTLIGHTS

2 About the Cover

Josh Stevens

15 Overcoming Artist’s Block

Natalie Orfanidi

38 More About the Cover

Josh Stevens

39 Bonding for Life in Cologne, Germany: Renia Adhesives – An Interview with Dr. Rainer Buchholz

Charil Reis

50 From Concept to Completion: A Purse Order John Sedberry

61 2020 Al & Ann Stohlman Awards

Tony Laier/Dorothea Reis

DEPARTMENTS

4 From the Editor

6 Contributors

63 Leather Industry News

74 Leather Guilds

76 Classifieds

78 List of Advertisers

SADDLERY

35 Relining Saddle Skirts: Save Time and Prevent Damage

Nick Pernokas

66 From My Bench to Yours: Saddle Construction – Category 10: Saddle Horn (Part 1)

Bob Klenda

TIPS

71 Reuse Your Daubers!

Stella Hofstedt

79 Modeling Tool Finesse

Michael Dale

LEATHERCRAFT

8 Pancake Style Knife Sheath

Yves Lesire

13 Strawberries to Dye For!

Steve Yezek

16 Roll Up fr-libido.com! Roll Up!

Ann-Maree Ager

27 Fun with Stamping Tools: Celtic Triangle

Chan Geer

33 Essential Laser Engraving, Part 1: Understanding and Use of a Laser Engraver

Chad Thomas

38 Back to Nature: Making Realistic Leather Branches

Sara Macor

57 Laced Coin Purse

Alf Luneborg

62 Basics of Leather Sculpture

Jason Timmermans

70 The Story of Fred: Dressing Up Some Old Bones

Ric Harber

SPOTLIGHTS

2 About the Cover

Gordon Andrus

DEPARTMENTS

4 From the Editor

6 Contributors

56 Leather Industry News

74 Leather Guilds

76 Classifieds

73 Letters to the Editor

78 List of Advertisers

SADDLERY

30 Saddle Gallery

Gordon Andrus

50 From My Bench to Yours: Saddle Construction – Category 10: Saddle Horn (Part 2)

Bob Klenda

TIPS

29 Two Shop Hacks in 1: A Pencil Extender/Needle Case

Serge Voken

37 Transfer Patterns with a Laser Engraver

Phil Black

79 Modeling Tool Finesse

George Gross

LEATHERCRAFT

8 Imagine. Design se puede encontrar en esta página. Complete.

Steve Yezek

11 Essential Tools: The Round Knife

Michael Dale

14 Cover Portrait: Instructor Inspiration

Annie Libertini

17 Moon Clip Holder

Roman Konin

23 Fun with Stamping Tools: Whitaker Border

Chan Geer

27 Essential Laser Engraving, Part 2: Creating Acrylic Templates with a Laser Engraver

Chad Thomas

31 Horn Cap Scroll Carving

Gabor Pinter

37 Back to Nature: Squirrel!

Sarah Macor

52 Hip Quiver with Caiman and Labradorite Cabochon

Jason Timmermans

SPOTLIGHTS

2 About the Cover

Annie Libertini

67 Prestige – Identity – Power: A Leather Bag Inspired by Ancient Art of the Steppes of Central Asia

Ana Caldas

DEPARTMENTS

4 From the Editor

6 Contributors

58 Leather Industry News

74 Leather Guilds

76 Classifieds

78 List of Advertisers

SADDLERY

25 Saddle Gallery

Don Gonzalezs

60 From My Bench to Yours Saddle Construction – Category 11: Cantle

Bob Klenda

69 Saddle Scams

Ron Rude

TIPS

79 Modeling Tool Finesse

Peter Main