My Favorite Leather Carving Books for All Levels

I've spent way too many hours scrolling through social media looking for project inspiration, but I always find myself coming back to my physical collection of leather carving books when I actually want to learn something properly. There's just something about having a book propped up on the workbench, covered in a little bit of leather dust and maybe a stray drop of dye, that feels more authentic than trying to pause a fast-paced video with messy hands. If you're getting into this hobby, you'll quickly realize that while the internet is great, the real secrets are often tucked away in pages printed decades ago. ...

May 15, 2026 · 6 min · Dieter Colby