Members scorpiorias Posted December 11, 2008 Members Report Posted December 11, 2008 Hi, I am new to this whole leather thing. I am very inspired by the work you people have put up here! BTW, I was wondering if somebody can give me an idea or references on how to start on this leather work thing. I live in Pittsburgh, PA, maybe somebody can give me info. on where I can buy tools, books, any classes I can attend, or anything that can help me learn? I am particularly interested in figure carving. I have no previous experience or technique in carving, but I am inspired enough to learn. Thank you in advance. Quote
Contributing Member Crystal Posted December 11, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted December 11, 2008 Hi Scorpiorias. There is a Tandy Store in Delmont that offers some classes. They are on Route 22, east of Monroeville. 6518 Rt. 22, Ste. 438, Delmont, PA 15626 Salem Plaza. 724-468-5148 See what classes they offer, get your feet wet. You can browse through the store, take a look at some books, get a catalog. That would be a good place to start. Also from PA, Crystal Quote Black Dog Custom Leather
Members Tina Posted December 11, 2008 Members Report Posted December 11, 2008 Hi, I am new to this whole leather thing. I am very inspired by the work you people have put up here! BTW, I was wondering if somebody can give me an idea or references on how to start on this leather work thing. I live in Pittsburgh, PA, maybe somebody can give me info. on where I can buy tools, books, any classes I can attend, or anything that can help me learn? I am particularly interested in figure carving. I have no previous experience or technique in carving, but I am inspired enough to learn. Thank you in advance. Hi and Welcome:-) I started just a wee bit more than a year ago. My path was to read as much as possible from web pages online then I got a basic 7 tool package and one or two books Al Stohlman, like "Leatherwork Manual" and "How to carve leather". That package should get you started. Great Luck to you:-) //Tina Quote "He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands, and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands, and his head, and his heart, is An Artist" http://vildkorpens-laderlya.deviantart.com http://tupali.deviantart.com/
tashabear Posted December 11, 2008 Report Posted December 11, 2008 Hi and Welcome:-)I started just a wee bit more than a year ago. My path was to read as much as possible from web pages online then I got a basic 7 tool package and one or two books Al Stohlman, like "Leatherwork Manual" and "How to carve leather". That package should get you started. Great Luck to you:-) //Tina Are you serious? I thought you'd started before you learned to tie your shoes! Quote
Members CitizenKate Posted December 11, 2008 Members Report Posted December 11, 2008 Are you serious? I thought you'd started before you learned to tie your shoes! I know, doesn't that just make you sick?! Kate Quote
Moderator Johanna Posted December 12, 2008 Moderator Report Posted December 12, 2008 You've got the Pitt Pounders Leather Guild, too. I'm originally from Charleroi. Nice to meet you, and welcome to LW! Johanna Quote You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. - Mark Twain
tashabear Posted December 12, 2008 Report Posted December 12, 2008 I know, doesn't that just make you sick?! Kate At first, and then I decided that there was hope for me yet, and then I felt better. ;-D Quote
Members Tina Posted December 12, 2008 Members Report Posted December 12, 2008 Are you serious? I thought you'd started before you learned to tie your shoes! Dead serious:-) I bought the first tools in october last year but I have been doing crafty things all my life, leather was just a new base so to speak. Quote "He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands, and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands, and his head, and his heart, is An Artist" http://vildkorpens-laderlya.deviantart.com http://tupali.deviantart.com/
Members scorpiorias Posted December 12, 2008 Author Members Report Posted December 12, 2008 Thanks to everybody for the valuable info. and recommendations! I truly appreciate it. I will definitely check out the stores you guys suggested. Hopefully I will be doing some work very soon!! Thanks again, and have a great holiday Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.