--- product_id: 2260523 title: "Basic Leathercrafting" price: "₹ 4669" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/2260523-basic-leathercrafting store_origin: IN region: India --- # 200 pages of expert guidance High-quality, detailed photos Step-by-step leathercraft methods Basic Leathercrafting **Price:** ₹ 4669 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 👜 Craft your legacy with every stitch – don’t just watch, create! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Basic Leathercrafting - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 4669 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/2260523-basic-leathercrafting) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Master Leathercraft Basics:** Comprehensive beginner-friendly guide to tools, methods, and execution - • **Visual Learning Powerhouse:** Exceptional, clear photos that replace lengthy explanations - • **Practical Project Tutorials:** Step-by-step instructions for making a card case and belt - • **Optimized for Digital & Print:** Flawlessly formatted eBook and durable spiral-bound edition - • **Trusted by Creatives & Hobbyists:** 4.6-star rating from 286 reviews, top 30 in Leathercrafting books ## Overview Basic Leathercrafting is a 200-page expertly illustrated guide designed for beginners eager to master leatherworking. Covering essential tools, detailed methods like staining and tooling, and practical projects such as card cases and belts, it’s praised for its clear photos and user-friendly format—available in both eBook and spiral-bound editions. With a 4.6-star rating and a top 30 rank in leathercrafting books, it’s the definitive starting point for aspiring leather artisans. ## Description Basic Leathercrafting [Letcavage, Elizabeth, Wycheck, Alan, Hollis, William] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Basic Leathercrafting Review: Great resource for beginners. - Prior to reading this book my knowledge of leathercraft was just was I did as a Boy Scout - so basically non-existent. After reading this book I feel I'd be able to complete tasks with a better understanding of the processes used to create quality looking leather projects. This book really is composed of three parts: 1) Tools - it gives a paragraph or two explanation of many of the tool you may need while dabbling in this hobby/art. 2) Method - This section takes you somewhat step by step through the various ways to turn a piece of leather into a functional work of art. It includes guides on staining, dying, stitching, lacing, and most importantly tooling (adding design using stamps and custom patterns) 3) Execution - This section puts part 1 & 2 into practice. It gives a step by step tutorial on building a card case, and a belt. The author did a great job on this section giving a brief overview of the step without fully repeating repeating the method, although referencing the page to visit if you need additional help. Overall this book is highly recommended by me. It's approximately 200 pages, but with the great illustrations and step by step guides you can easily finish this in an evening and truly get a nice beginners level knowledge on this craft. If you were like me, wanting to see all that was involved with this craft before buying the tools, you can't go wrong picking up this book first. For reference - I purchased the kindle version and read this on my iPad Mini. In the past I've had issues with reference books with lots of illustration not being formatted well enough to make the book usable as an ebook. This book was formatted exceptionally well and I have 0 regrets about buying the eBook vs the spiral or paperback. Review: Very capable - I borrowed this from the library, renewed once, said heck with and bought to add to my library. The thing that I love best about this is the clear photos with very very good details. As a photographer I can assure you the person taking the photos knew his craft. It's true - the pictures really do fill in for the 1,000 word explanation. The binding is circular enclosed within an excellent hard laminated cover, so it lays flat when you're referring to it. I wish more how-to books would bind this way. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #327,851 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #42 in Leathercrafting (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (286) | | Dimensions | 8.5 x 0.41 x 11 inches | | Edition | Spi | | ISBN-10 | 0811736172 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0811736176 | | Item Weight | 1.87 pounds | | Language | English | | Part of series | How To Basics | | Print length | 192 pages | | Publication date | February 10, 2011 | | Publisher | Stackpole Books | ## Images ![Basic Leathercrafting - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81iByDmb5fL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great resource for beginners. *by N***K on March 28, 2014* Prior to reading this book my knowledge of leathercraft was just was I did as a Boy Scout - so basically non-existent. After reading this book I feel I'd be able to complete tasks with a better understanding of the processes used to create quality looking leather projects. This book really is composed of three parts: 1) Tools - it gives a paragraph or two explanation of many of the tool you may need while dabbling in this hobby/art. 2) Method - This section takes you somewhat step by step through the various ways to turn a piece of leather into a functional work of art. It includes guides on staining, dying, stitching, lacing, and most importantly tooling (adding design using stamps and custom patterns) 3) Execution - This section puts part 1 & 2 into practice. It gives a step by step tutorial on building a card case, and a belt. The author did a great job on this section giving a brief overview of the step without fully repeating repeating the method, although referencing the page to visit if you need additional help. Overall this book is highly recommended by me. It's approximately 200 pages, but with the great illustrations and step by step guides you can easily finish this in an evening and truly get a nice beginners level knowledge on this craft. If you were like me, wanting to see all that was involved with this craft before buying the tools, you can't go wrong picking up this book first. For reference - I purchased the kindle version and read this on my iPad Mini. In the past I've had issues with reference books with lots of illustration not being formatted well enough to make the book usable as an ebook. This book was formatted exceptionally well and I have 0 regrets about buying the eBook vs the spiral or paperback. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very capable *by J***H on November 22, 2012* I borrowed this from the library, renewed once, said heck with and bought to add to my library. The thing that I love best about this is the clear photos with very very good details. As a photographer I can assure you the person taking the photos knew his craft. It's true - the pictures really do fill in for the 1,000 word explanation. The binding is circular enclosed within an excellent hard laminated cover, so it lays flat when you're referring to it. I wish more how-to books would bind this way. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice introductory guide to leather tooling *by S***N on October 13, 2013* I've had experience tooling leather, but not in a lot of years. Recently my son took up an interest in it, so I pulled out all my old books and tools. Then I got this book (Kindle edition). After going through it, it was a great refresher for me in exactly what it says- leather tooling basics. It's also a good book for someone just beginning like my son. It covers picking the right leather for your project. It describes the tools and gives a good run down of the essential tools for leather tooling. It also describes the various finishing products like oils, stains and waxes. Then the basic techniques, how to case (moisten) the leather correctly for tooling. How to stain, dye or paint your leather. How to set rivets and use some of the hardware available for leather workers. It also explains beveling the edges, how to neatly finish edges and make your finished projects water resistant. This is all done with a lot of photographs and good explanations that cover why as well how to use the techniques. Then there are a few simple projects that use those skills. I'm very happy with this book. ## Frequently Bought Together - Basic Leathercrafting: All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started - 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 - Leather Crafting Starter Book: Tools, Techniques, and 16 Step-by-Step Projects for Beginners (Fox Chapel Publishing) Learn the Basics and Start Making Wallets, Cases, Covers, Bags, Moccasins, & More --- ## 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/2260523-basic-leathercrafting](https://www.desertcart.in/products/2260523-basic-leathercrafting) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*