--- product_id: 2260509 title: "The Leatherworking Handbook: A Practical Illustrated Sourcebook of Techniques and Projects" price: "₹ 3166" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/2260509-the-leatherworking-handbook-a-practical-illustrated-sourcebook-of-techniques-projects store_origin: IN region: India --- # The Leatherworking Handbook: A Practical Illustrated Sourcebook of Techniques and Projects **Price:** ₹ 3166 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Leatherworking Handbook: A Practical Illustrated Sourcebook of Techniques and Projects - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 3166 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/2260509-the-leatherworking-handbook-a-practical-illustrated-sourcebook-of-techniques-projects) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Leatherworking Handbook: A Practical Illustrated Sourcebook of Techniques and Projects [Michael, Valerie] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Leatherworking Handbook: A Practical Illustrated Sourcebook of Techniques and Projects Review: The BEST leatherworking guide by far! - Complete and easy to follow. Worth every penny. For beginners and those wanting a better explanation for techniques they have yet to master. Others may have more photos or a hard cover but this handbook actually covers everything about working with leather for a beginner to get started and advance to an intermediate level. It has the details you want when learning the basic techniques so you can make complex projects some of which are included, each with step by step instructions and precise templates, there is no guess work or confusion when tackling each one. After buying many guides and handbooks, this is my favorite and I don't have any complaints other than wishing it was longer. It covers more than books twice as long because it is more comprehensive and concise. It has indexes, tables, photos, illustrations, drawings, diagrams, and sketches of the processes and tools used in all aspects of leather working so you know what is needed for each project which are laid out so well that anyone should be able to follow the step by step instructions and create their own masterpiece. This book doesn't skip over anything and has more projects than most other guides from basic, beginner to complex, advanced projects with good variety. You'll learn a different technique in each project that you can then use in your own work. The best. Everyone should have book wether it is their first guide or as a much needed addition to their collection. Review: Really great book that is exactly what it says it is - I am new to leatherworking. As a disclaimer, I have not used most of the techniques taught in this book yet. But... I started leatherworking by learning how to tool with a swivel knife and stamping tools. Once I got the hang of that I realized I needed a better understanding of how to construct the items to be tooled. Most of the resources I found online (and from Tandy Leather) had to do with western-style tooling. I had not found a reliable and comprehensive source for the techniques of leather goods construction. Most of the advice or instruction I found online was pretty haphazard. I ended up spending good money on tools I didn't need based on patchy advice. This book lays it all out for you: The different types of leather and the best applications for each; the best needle/thread gauge for each application; the different types of hand-stitch and when to use them; a good overview of all the tools you'll need to make just about anything. And then it shows you three levels of projects to take you from beginner to (hopefully) competent leatherworker. There are many resources for how to tool leather, but this is by far the best I've found for how to make the goods you may want to tool. It's a shame that this book seems to be out of print. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #59,067 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #4 in Leathercrafting (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,075) | | Dimensions | 8.25 x 0.75 x 10.25 inches | | Edition | Illustrated | | Grade level | Preschool and up | | ISBN-10 | 1844034747 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1844034741 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 128 pages | | Publication date | March 28, 2006 | | Publisher | Cassell Illustrated | ## Images ![The Leatherworking Handbook: A Practical Illustrated Sourcebook of Techniques and Projects - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71KBdiqcdSL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The BEST leatherworking guide by far! *by I***E on April 27, 2023* Complete and easy to follow. Worth every penny. For beginners and those wanting a better explanation for techniques they have yet to master. Others may have more photos or a hard cover but this handbook actually covers everything about working with leather for a beginner to get started and advance to an intermediate level. It has the details you want when learning the basic techniques so you can make complex projects some of which are included, each with step by step instructions and precise templates, there is no guess work or confusion when tackling each one. After buying many guides and handbooks, this is my favorite and I don't have any complaints other than wishing it was longer. It covers more than books twice as long because it is more comprehensive and concise. It has indexes, tables, photos, illustrations, drawings, diagrams, and sketches of the processes and tools used in all aspects of leather working so you know what is needed for each project which are laid out so well that anyone should be able to follow the step by step instructions and create their own masterpiece. This book doesn't skip over anything and has more projects than most other guides from basic, beginner to complex, advanced projects with good variety. You'll learn a different technique in each project that you can then use in your own work. The best. Everyone should have book wether it is their first guide or as a much needed addition to their collection. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really great book that is exactly what it says it is *by H***D on July 22, 2013* I am new to leatherworking. As a disclaimer, I have not used most of the techniques taught in this book yet. But... I started leatherworking by learning how to tool with a swivel knife and stamping tools. Once I got the hang of that I realized I needed a better understanding of how to construct the items to be tooled. Most of the resources I found online (and from Tandy Leather) had to do with western-style tooling. I had not found a reliable and comprehensive source for the techniques of leather goods construction. Most of the advice or instruction I found online was pretty haphazard. I ended up spending good money on tools I didn't need based on patchy advice. This book lays it all out for you: The different types of leather and the best applications for each; the best needle/thread gauge for each application; the different types of hand-stitch and when to use them; a good overview of all the tools you'll need to make just about anything. And then it shows you three levels of projects to take you from beginner to (hopefully) competent leatherworker. There are many resources for how to tool leather, but this is by far the best I've found for how to make the goods you may want to tool. It's a shame that this book seems to be out of print. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ It has some very good information, but even though it is geared toward ... *by B***Y on July 16, 2018* I have somewhat mixed feelings about this book. It has some very good information, but even though it is geared toward the beginner it also seems to assume you are able and willing to devote a large room to a leather crafting workshop. The "minimum" tool set is pretty extensive, although there are some nice descriptions of tools. The author is English which only matters because her recommendations on where to get supplies doesn't line up with what we might have available in the US where I live. There are many projects in the book with detailed patterns. However, I feel like the descriptions of how to make those items could have benefited from some additional visual aids, such as sketches or pictures. I think it is an interesting and worthwhile book, but I don't know that it would be my first purchase if you are interested in leather crafting. Al Stohlman's books have a lot more info on techniques such as stitching so I might try those first and circle back around to this one if I were doing it again. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Leatherworking Handbook: A Practical Illustrated Sourcebook of Techniques and Projects - Get Started in Leather Crafting: Step-by-Step Techniques and Tips for Crafting Success (Design Originals) Beginner-Friendly Projects, Basics of Leather Preparation, Tools, Stamps, Embossing, & More - Leathercraft: Traditional Handcrafted Leatherwork Skills and Projects --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/2260509-the-leatherworking-handbook-a-practical-illustrated-sourcebook-of-techniques-projects](https://www.desertcart.in/products/2260509-the-leatherworking-handbook-a-practical-illustrated-sourcebook-of-techniques-projects) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-06-05*