Members Randy Cornelius Posted December 16, 2011 Members Report Posted December 16, 2011 I would also suggest books and some of the videos out there. When I started there was no one to teach me. I learned everything from Al Stohlman through his books. I think I have about everyone of them. They are great reference material. I also have a few books from others but Al explains it so everyone would understand. And the pictures are great and easy to see what he is talking about. I reqret never being able to meet him before he died. I still refer back to these books from time to time. It seems like everyone has a book and a video out there. Most are good but some tend to go toward the more experianced tooler. For starting out I would stick to the Stohlman books. Randy Quote Randy Cornelius Cornelius Saddlery LaCygne, Kansas Randy & Riley Cornelius Ride Hard, Shoot Fast and Always Tell the Truth...
Members Sylvia Posted December 16, 2011 Members Report Posted December 16, 2011 (edited) My favorite leather cutting tool is a pair of Gingher Knife Edged scissors... Gingher Knife Edge Scissors are awesome. I had a pair already... but DO BE CAREFUL with these. I recently cut a nasty gash in my index finger. OUCH!. Now I am going to have a battle scar. LOL Daddy always said "Never use your hands as a vise." Now I know why. If you don't have a stitching pony, you can use a small vice and a hard backed book as a temporary one at least until you can make one or buy one. The book needs to be fairly thin... but it works! Edited December 16, 2011 by Sylvia Quote A teacher pointed at me with a ruler and said "At the end of this ruler is an idiot." I got detention when I asked "Which end?"
Members cjdevito Posted December 29, 2011 Members Report Posted December 29, 2011 I'm from the midwest, but currently in NYC. Are there regional groups on this forum, or other ways of finding people by location that may have useful advice on stores/groups? I'm also in NYC, but only started leatherwork a few months ago myself. Have to admit I haven't found much in the way of local resources... the closest Tandy is in Hartford, CT. 3rd Ward offers one class on leather jewelry making, and the Fashion Institute of Technology has five courses relating to leather apparel design but nothing as far as tooling. Quote
Members nbatter Posted February 12, 2012 Author Members Report Posted February 12, 2012 Thanks for all the insight. I subsequently purchased most the recommended tools and have been working on some mystery braid bracelets for my girlfriend. I am feeling good about basic tooling and finishing, and going to do some projects that involve stitching this weekend. The wisdom is much appreciated and look forward to reporting back when I have something to show. Quote
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