Leathercraft Tool

The attached leather piece is the second attempt at embossing the same tree subject.  I am glad I tried again.  Mistakes were made, I learned that you can emboss too much, and that leather will shrink if not worked at its' proper time.  I doubt that I will do this subject again, so it is hanging on my wall.  The way the design comes out of the tree trunk turned out well.   The oval is 8" x 10", color is Fiebing's dye.

Keeping everything "under the table" I have seen this piece.  Yes, more learning and experience is required, BUT the maker has advanced beyond where most leathercrafters venture.  And I appreciate those who have the guts to jump in.

(His embossing added approx. an inch in height; more than most would attempt.)  To learn it:  Ya gotta do it.

Dave