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Getting Started

Hey, we all start somewhere? What kind of tools and supplies do you need? Are there any helpful books? How can you get going now that you have been bitten by The Leather Bug? Post your newbie questions here, and let the more experienced folks help you through the initiation. The only dumb questions are the ones not asked!

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  1. Slnger 20U

    By john11139,
    • 2 replies
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  2. book recommendation for beginners?

    By newshoes,
    • 20 replies
    • 6,880 views

  3. Books on Tooling/Carving

    By rvacindy,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,218 views

  4. Accounting and Inventory

    By kbarker,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,244 views

  5. Using hide from not freshly dead animal.... *PICS*

    By BottleRocket,   
    • 4 replies
    • 1,160 views

  6. Leatherworking first steps and tools- 1 2

    By tibi,
    • 30 replies
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  7. buffalo leather

    By hickok55,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,107 views

  8. need to process/organize 20lb's of Springfield upholstery leather

    By tater1337,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,316 views

  9. 20LB of remnants at $40 - a good deal?

    By Armaniak,
    • 13 replies
    • 2,164 views

  10. Beginner with questions about belt straps 1 2

    By BriarandThorne,
    • 26 replies
    • 3,261 views

  11. When should you dye your leather piece?

    By Jaywire,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,957 views

  12. Projects from Leather Scraps and how to finish the leather.

    By Silvyr,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,006 views

  13. thickness gauge for leather

    By Silvyr,
    • 19 replies
    • 1,966 views

  14. Advice re finger carving 1 2

    By twilson57,
    • 48 replies
    • 4,957 views

  15. First Project - Desk Pad - What size and type of leather?

    By Br902389,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,127 views

  16. New to leather work, my first practice piece :) 1 2

    By edwardmorris,
    • 29 replies
    • 3,663 views

  17. Beginner question

    By Meandmy1963,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,129 views

  18. Alternatives To Adobe Illustrator

    By Artificial Intelligence,
    • 13 replies
    • 3,476 views

  19. Best Resource for Learning How to Make Tack?

    By shelbygray,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,715 views

  20. Free Granite Slabs

    By emmanuelleather,   
    • 7 replies
    • 2,151 views

  21. Logo / Maker's Mark / Hot Press or Cold Press?

    By SewMuchToLearn,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,441 views

  22. Best Glue to Use?

    By CrystallinkCreations,
    • 5 replies
    • 998 views

  23. New to leather

    By WoodCarverJoel,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,576 views

  24. How to measure thread size?

    By Jeff51,   
    • 3 replies
    • 997 views

  25. Wanting To Become A Leatherwork Expert

    By kingpugster,   
    • 21 replies
    • 6,452 views
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