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Axioms for successful belt stamping.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Sep-Oct 1995 (v.5#5) pg. 8

Stamp shapes. Tips on combining various stamps to make many different shapes.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Sep-Oct 1995 (v.5#5) pg. 24, Insert

How to personalize (modify) your leather stamps to make them smaller and create a custom stamp you can't otherwise purchase.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Nov-Dec 1995 (v.5#6) pg. 18

Tip tells how to tool a miniature alphabet into leather using a manual typewriter.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Jan-Feb 1997 (v.7#1) pg. 35

Getting started in leather tooling. Includes small patterns to use for practice.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL May-Jun 1997 (v.7#3) pg. 36, Insert

Learning leathercraft. Applying a stamped background to a leather tooling design.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1997 (v.7#4) pg. 54, Insert

Learning leathercraft. Learning to use the decorating tools, those used for tooling floral designs. Includes a floral pattern to use for practice.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Sep-Oct 1997 (v.7#5) pg. 10, Insert

Tooling techniques. Using bevelers.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Sep-Oct 1997 (v.7#5) pg. 46

Tip on creating double-edge bead blade borders involves correct sharpening of the tool.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Sep-Oct 1997 (v.7#5) pg. 68

Matters and backgrounders. The use of matters, combination matter-bevelers and backgrounders to create depth and clarity in leather carving.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Nov-Dec 1997 (v.7#6) pg. 46

Mastering the walking tools (shaders, bevelers, backgrounders and matters). An explanation of the mechanical principles behind these leathercrafting tools and advice on how to counter common problems.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Jan-Feb 1998 (v.8#1) pg. 18

Using the pearshaders group of tools to add contours to the surface of a leather carving to define shaded areas.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Jan-Feb 1998 (v.8#1) pg. 34

How to use veiner and wiggler leather stamping tools.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Mar-Apr 1998 (v.8#2) pg. 38

Tip on accurately aligning basket or geometric stamp patterns at a 45-degree angle without the need for rotating the stamp.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Mar-Apr 1999 (v.9#2) pg. 58

Hand basket stamping without flaws. Some tips.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL May-Jun 1999 (v.9#3) pg. 26

A lesson in leather matting techniques. Matting is the creation of a dull surface surrounding a carved design.
LEATHER CRAFTERS JOURNAL Sep-Oct 1991 (v.1#5) pg. 10

Dress-up your letter stamps by adding decorative tooling to the background.
LEATHER CRAFTERS JOURNAL Nov-Dec 1991 (v.1#6) pg. 24

Tip on using rubber hose and tubing over leather stamp handles to reduce the negative impact on those suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome.
LEATHER CRAFTERS JOURNAL May-Jun 1992 (v.2#3) pg. 20

Making and using a stamping stick (instead of a mallet) to strike leather stamps.
LEATHER CRAFTERS JOURNAL May-Jun 1993 (v.3#3) pg. 38

Stamping bench for a leathercrafter. Built from 4x4 stock, it is sturdy enough to hold a heavy piece of headstone material.
LEATHER CRAFTERS JOURNAL Sep-Oct 1993 (v.3#5) pg. 18

Leather stamp trivia. Advice on the selection, care and use of 3-D leather stamps.
LEATHER CRAFTSMAN Jan-Feb 1990 (v.6#1) pg. 17

Collection of tips on working with cowhide in the medium of carving, tooling, and stamping. Tips on using your hands, marking, swivel knives, mallets, etc.
LEATHER CRAFTSMAN Mar-Apr 1990 (v.6#2) pg. 21

Basketweaving 101. Using basket weave stamps to decorate leather. Part 1. Basic instructions for using the various "straight basket weave" tools to achieve an overall pattern.
LEATHER CRAFTSMAN Mar-Apr 1990 (v.6#2) pg. 24

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