Projects in Leather: Techniques, Patterns, and Step-by-Step Instructions for Making Over 20 Projects with Endless Variations

Crafters will be delighted with the Laiers’ latest book (after Get Started in Leather Crafting). The dynamic married team are leather artisans, and they are methodical in the layout of this work that will enhance, expand, and increase readers’ knowledge of working with leather in a way that enables numerous creative options. They offer recommendations for setting up one’s workspace. Clear photos show the basic supplies that will be needed, and illustrated instructions are easy to follow. Explanations about using specific tools for particular techniques are given, and the duo emphasizes safety and having a first aid kit on hand, especially when working with cutting equipment. They encourage crafters to purchase different types of leather at local craft stores without recommending specific vendors and brands, and they note how some items can be purchased online as well. They describe the multiple types of leathers that are out there, their traits, and the types of projects—belts, bracelets, ID tags, key fobs, trays, and more—that can be made with them. They also mention other materials and techniques that are needed to render desired outcomes.