DVDs – Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal

The Art and Secrets of Advanced Western Holster Making – John Bianchi

Ralph Solome — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 15:43:31 +0000

John Bianchi is known worldwide as the “Father of the Modern Holster” and the “Master of Concealment”. He is responsible for the design and production of over 20 million holsters during his 40 year career. His achievements include: Author of “Blue Steel & Gunleather” – Founder of the Bianchi Cup International Pistol Competition – Designer of the M-12 Military Holster – Holds over 200 patents, trademarks and copyrights – 1981 Inventor of the Year. This program shows John Bianchi himself, in person making a Western style holster from scratch. You’ll see as he sizes and creates a pattern from cardboard, cuts the leather by hand, stitches the leather, sews the holster, adds decorative embossing, then finishes the leather with a rich stain to create a functional work of art. The information presented can be applied to making any holster and leatherworking in general. John Bianchi is a master at his craft and this video is your opportunity to see him at work firsthand! This set of DVD’s (volumes 1, 2 and 3) includes a free DVD titled “Interview With A Legend – The John Bianchi Story” in which, Bianchi tells how he built the largest holster company in the world and created a fortune and an entire industry!!!

Make Your Own Boots

Ralph Solome — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 20:23:39 +0000

In this 7.5 hour-long full tutorial video I walk you step-by-step through my internal stitchdown boot making process! We’ll start with a casting of your foot to design and build a boot that truly fits your feet. The internal stitchdown construction technique is incredibly versatile, allowing you to make many modern styles of boot and shoe that will fit like no other!

Make your own Scandinavian Turnshoe

Ralph Solome — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 20:05:54 +0000

In this DVD, shoemaker Jason Hovatter teaches you how to build a pair of Scandinavian Turnshoes from the ground up. Beginning with a duct tape casting of the foot, he walks you step-by-step through his process of non-lasted turnshoe making. Learn to make a pair of truly custom shoes tailored to your unique feet!

2 DVD Combo Pack from Jason Hovatter

Ralph Solome — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 20:23:39 +0000

Scandinavian Turnshoes DVD

Make Your Own Boots DVD

Western Saddle Fit – Rod Nikkel

Ralph Solome — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 15:43:31 +0000

Rod and Denise Nikkel hand crafted custom saddle trees for over 20 years. Rod’s horsemanship experience coupled with Denise’s veterinarian experience provided them a solid foundation on which to learn how to fit the changing body types over time and the increasing variety of horses being ridden in the western saddles. This video is the result of decades of education – formal and informal – about horses, trees and saddles. As the title says, it only gives The Basics, but there is enough information in this video to answer the question “Does this western saddle fit this horse”?

Chaps – Dusty Johnson

Ralph Solome — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 15:43:30 +0000

Chaps DVD – Lessons in construction of western and motorcycle style chaps. No prior experience is required. Make your own chaps with this step-by-step video. No prior experience is required! Every detail is shown clearly and full explanations are given for making Batwings, Chinks, Shotgun and Motorcycle styles. Full size patterns for each style are included. 40 minute (DVD)

Saddlemaking Construction & Repair Techniques DVD – Dusty Johnson

Ralph Solome — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 15:43:30 +0000

Saddlemaking lessons in construction and repair by Dusty Johnson. Complete companion to the book. Explains how to make a top quality western saddle with a minimum of tools and expense. No prior leatherworking experience is required. How to create each part of the saddle is thoroughly illustrated.
(DVD) 2 hours

Saddlemaking Construction & Repair Techniques: Set – Dusty Johnson

Ralph Solome — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 18:56:47 +0000

Dusty’s Saddle Making & Construction & Repair DVD, Book and Saddle Patterns set. Regularly priced at $71.00 when purchased separately.

DVD- Complete companion to the book. Shows how to build your own saddle, step-by-step, from start to finish.

Book – Explains how to make a top quality western saddle with a minimum of tools and expense. No prior leatherworking experience is required. How to create each part of the saddle is thoroughly illustrated with over 100 pictures and drawings. Complete list of tools materials required to complete a top grade western saddle of any style or size included. 136 pages.

Patterns – Make any style or size western saddle as illustrated in the book and DVD. Four sheets 23 x 34 inches each. All patterns are clearly marked for location on the hide and with skiving directions.

Building A Headstall & The Secrets Of Hand Sewing

Ralph Solome — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 17:18:24 +0000

Cary Schwarz presents something for beginner and advanced leather carvers.

In this DVD tutorial Cary builds a standard headstall while demonstrating the techniques he uses to achieve the high level of quality he is known for. All of the components are hand sewn and heavy emphasis is placed on techniques for hand sewing efficiency. Cary has learned hand sewing techniques from craftsmen all over the world and has spent a lot of time experimenting to find what works best. Finally, Cary fits the headstall to a horse where he gives his thoughts on possible adjustments for tailoring the headstall to fit your horse specifically.

length: 75 minutes

Floral Carving – Cary Schwarz

Ralph Solome — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 15:43:33 +0000

This DVD is devoted to executing a simple floral pattern in leather. It starts with sharpening and cutting with a swivel knife. It shows a technique I use when cutting that, when mastered, will help make anyone’s cutting smoother, easier and probably faster. I show the use of stamping tools that apply different textures in a progression that is worked out over many years. The viewer will be introduced to some new tools that are variations of familiar ones and how to use them in new ways. Novices and veteran leather workers alike will get something out of this DVD.

DVD length: 60 minutes