The ultimate, must-have guide to take your projects to the next level. Learn from best-selling authors and master leather artisans, Tony Laier and Kay Laier, as they provide insight into a variety of leather crafting techniques, including stamping, carving, braiding, punching, colouring, stitching, and other skill-building techniques to add beautiful details and textures. Also included are overviews on setting up a workspace, installing hardware, transferring patterns, preparing your leather, and other essential basics. The project section features 12 step-by-step leather projects, ranging from simple to complex, for belts, bracelets, ID tags, key fobs, trays, and more.

Tony Laier has over 40 years experience in the leather industry as an award-winning leather artist, designer, writer, and teacher. Currently Director of Research and Development for Silver Creek Leather Company, Kay Laier is an instructional writer with more than 40 years experience in the leather arts. Kay is also a multi-media and computer artist, with a BFA from Texas Tech University.