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Sustainable Leather Working: A Guide to Environmentally Conscious Tanning

In the world of fashion and craftsmanship, leather has always been a prized material for its durability, versatility, and timeless appeal. However, the process of tanning leather has long been...

The Understated Elegance of Leather: Coasters as Home Decor

Leather coasters, with their timeless elegance and practical functionality, have emerged as must-have accessories in modern home decor. Beyond their utilitarian purpose of protecting surfaces from drink condensation and heat,...

How To Dye Leather Material

Dyeing leather, an ancient practice, allows leather craftsmen to add to their projects with a burst of color while preserving the natural beauty of this exquisite material. In this comprehensive...

Floral Designs and Knife Work

In last month’s post we received a request to dive a little deeper into the use of knife work and floral designs, no pun intended. At Texas Saddlery we love showcasing our...

How to Craft a Coaster

For the last tutorial in our “how-to” series, we’re providing you with instructions on how to design a leather coaster. Though coasters may not be high on your priority list,...

How to Craft a Leather Belt

We’ve been covering the basics of getting your new leather crafting hobby started. As part of the series of posts, we’ve been including simple, beginner projects to help you jump...

How to Craft a Leather Keychain

In this and the next few posts, we’ll dive into particular projects to start off your leather crafting. We’ll help with the how-to’s of getting started, tips to make the...

How to Thin Leather

Depending on the type of item you decide to create first, you may need to master certain skills. Projects where you intend to fold or sew your leather may require...

Designing the Perfect Leather Crafting Workspace

In last month’s blog post, we explored the care and maintenance of your leather working tools for ensuring their longevity and precision during use. Another important piece of leather crafting is...