Members mrleather Posted January 8, 2008 Members Report Posted January 8, 2008 hello to everybody, im a total beginner in leather tooling and i really like the art. anyone have tips or advice what tools to get and books to read? thank you!! Quote
ferret Posted January 8, 2008 Report Posted January 8, 2008 have a look in the "how do I do that " section for ideas on tools. Any book by Al Stohlman is worth having wether your just starting or an expert Quote
Ambassador Don101 Posted January 8, 2008 Ambassador Report Posted January 8, 2008 Hi and welcome to the forum, i would say the basic sets tandy do are a good start to get the feel of using the tools and as mensioned the stohlman books are good, and there are plenty of people here also willing to give advice and tutorials, Don Quote
Contributing Member wolvenstien Posted January 8, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted January 8, 2008 Welcome Quote
Ambassador freak Posted January 8, 2008 Ambassador Report Posted January 8, 2008 get all tools you can and read all the books you can get in the bathroom with ya. Welcome to our madness !! Quote
SCOUTER Posted January 9, 2008 Report Posted January 9, 2008 Mr Leather! Welcome! As for your question... NOTHING beats a good instructional video or DVD. Like they say a picture is worth a thousand words! Go to Smartflix and rent a couple of Leatherworking DVDs. Even if you don't want to make a holster or sheath, you will learn big time! Good Luck! Quote
Ambassador Beaverslayer Posted January 9, 2008 Ambassador Report Posted January 9, 2008 Welcome to the forum, it's great to have you here. Pratice, Practice and then after you think you've got it...Practice some more. Ken Quote
Members mrleather Posted January 13, 2008 Author Members Report Posted January 13, 2008 thanks to all..i appreciate all your tips. Quote
Members ericluther Posted January 13, 2008 Members Report Posted January 13, 2008 welcome mrleather Im new to this as well check out this website theres a ton of info to keep you occupied till you get some books I learned alot from it http://www.kingsmerecrafts.com/page06.html also this forum and its helpful members is an invaluable resource! Quote
Randyc Posted January 13, 2008 Report Posted January 13, 2008 Mr. Leather, Welcome to the forum. You will find alot of knowledge here and nice folks who share it. Randy Quote
Members chocolateducttape Posted January 14, 2008 Members Report Posted January 14, 2008 Welcome aboard! I'm a beginner too, join the club. (Well, I've been in this stuff for two years, so I don't guess I qualify as a 100% beginner anymore, but I'm definitely closer to beginnerism than not. Especially as I find out how much more there is to learn.) This forum is great; not only do you get your questions answered by knowledgeable leathercrafters, but you also get to look through other people's questions and find out about things you never would have thought to ask. Quote
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