Shock72 Report post Posted July 28, 2007 Hey everyone, just wanted to do a quick intro. I'm Dave from Atlantic Beach (Jacksonville) florida. brand new to leatherwork. I just picked up a few basic tools (swivel knife and 6 stamp set) the other day to start learning. My local Tandy shop owner is very cool, explained alot of things to me and said dont hesitate to call or stop in if I have questions. Main reason I got interested in leather work is because i'm building a sportster chopper and want to build my own seat. I see Beezachopper is a member on here, i know his stuff from The Horse chopper messageboard, really nice work that cant be fully appreciated until you've tried to tool some leather. So if anyone can point me in the right direction to some simple patterns that I can carve and stamp out and some good step by step tutorials for beginners that would be great. I made an attempt at tooling a celtic type dragon taht came out sorta ok. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billy P Report post Posted July 28, 2007 Welcome Shock, being really new the 2 best helps/books I can think of would be Al Stolhman's How To Carve Leather and his book Leather Tools How to Use Them and How to Sharpen Them. The people in this Forum are some of the most KNOWLEDGABLE LEATHER WORKERS IN THE WORLD. You can get help on Motorcycle seats, to coasters for the coffee table, someone can and will help. Again welcome and hang in there, the most important thing to do is PRACTICE,PRACTICE, PRACTICE. that is where skill and confidence will come from. Until Later Billy P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johanna Report post Posted July 28, 2007 I second Billy P's book suggestions. Good choices for the basics and a little extra to grow on. Beezachoppa is here, along with some other seat makers. David Theobald and Beeze both did step-by-step "how to build a seat" posts, and I just sit here and wish I had a bike to put one on, while I clean the drool from the keyboard. I like Bettie Page, too. Want access to the adult section? Welcome to leatherworker.net ! I may be biased, but I think we have some of the greatest leather talent in the world here already, and we're kinda new. Glad to have you here. Johanna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beaverslayer Report post Posted July 28, 2007 Welcome aboard Dave, Good to have you here. As Johanna has said, we have some of the best leatherworkers in the world here, and everyone of them is willing to help you out with any questions , or info on what you need. If you read some of the posts in the Motorcylce section, there is a whole lot of info on how to makje bike seats. Good luck, and welcome to the forum. Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don101 Report post Posted July 28, 2007 Hi Dave welcome to the site,Don Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shock72 Report post Posted July 28, 2007 Thanks for the welcome. Just what i needed another hobby LOL I'll check out the books next time i stop in the leather shop. johanna, bettie page rocks but the movie kinda ruined it for me, especially the ending.....oh well. adult section? what adult section? yeh i could always learn to make some new evil toys to scare the girlfriend with Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
candyleather Report post Posted July 28, 2007 Wellcome Dave and good luck! Twoo books for a beginner: 1- Leather Craft & Weaving by The Staff of REA. Excellent book with more than 200 patterns for leatherworks, simple and useful book. $14.95 in amazon.com 2- Encyclopedia of Rawhide and Leather Braiding by Bruce Grant. A wonderful book to help you learn the skills required to do any leather braiding. Another books: 1- New at tandyleatherfactory, I don't know how the book is: The Leather Craft Handbook. "A great book for the beginning leathercrafter. The 30 pages include transferring patterns, basic stamping, basic carving, coloring, staining, dyeing, lacing, stitching, setting hardware and belt making. By Tony and Kay Laier", $2.49. 2- The Leatherworking Handbook: A Practical Illustrated Sourcebook of Techniques and Projects by Valerie Michael. JOHANNA, a new section for leathercraft books in the forum where we can to valore and review them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beaverslayer Report post Posted July 28, 2007 (edited) Hi again Dave, Here's a link to Tandies newest flier ad for a beginners leatherworking book on sale. Leather Working Book Ken Edited July 28, 2007 by Beaverslayer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Regis Report post Posted July 28, 2007 Welcome Shock. You've found the best resource and looks like you are well on you way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Major Report post Posted July 30, 2007 Welcome aboard! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
