book, for learning carving

[harpman]

OK fellows, I got the basics down and am now ready to learn how to carve, anyone have preference for a good book on learning to carve the western type stuff ?...Al stohlman ? maybe ?

[St. George]

Al Stohlman's fine book -  'Learn to Carve Leather' - is a good place to start learning.

You can get it from Tandy's - www.tandyleatherfactory.com

Their price is $12.99.

Good Luck.

Vaya,

Scouts Out!

[Seth Shaw]

I'll second the above recommendation.

Just get every "beginner" book on leather carving, tooling & stamping as well as "How to Hand Sew Leather". I have 4 beginners books total, and with them alone I feel I have all the essential basic knowledge needed to work leather and craft belts, holsters and the like.

[Marshal Will Wingam]

I also agree with "Learn to Carve Leather". Al Stohlman's books are easy to follow. You don't even have to be able to read to get what he's telling you.

[panhead pete]

Howdy Folks,

I have the book, "Sheridan Style Carving" by Bill Gardner & Clinton Fay.  If you are interested in the Sheridan style, this is an excellent step by step book.  It would be a good project after you have the basics.  Great pictures in the book as well.

Happy Trails,

Panhead Pete

[Delgado]

First Aid :http://www.onestopcandle.com/leather/carveinstr01.php

Delgado

[cowboywc]

Howdy
Books are good but there are a lot of videos and DVD's also. Hidecrafter carries a good selection.
WC