Henry Ford’s invention of the assembly line resulted in cost reductions for the production of automobiles and a host of other items along with the birth of modern manufacturing. This has been a boon for the world economy.

However, the appeal of handcrafted products remains. Handcrafted items are “one of a kind,” “made for YOU,” are “personalized,” and convey a special meaning to those receiving them. 

 

Leather Working Information, Tutorials and Introductory Projects

Click on the above title for access to a series of short pieces on leather working. Orginally developed for use with the Chatham County 4H, these are available for general information and use.

You’ll find most of what I have in stock listed on thee “Available Now” pages. You can see them and additional items on display at local craft shows (see below). I also do some custom work. If you have a request for a custom item, send me an email and we can discuss it. 

I now work out of my home, so if you want to come by, please contact me to set up an appointment. 

E-mail Ric

Born and raised in Oklahoma, I started doing leatherwork in the early 1980s while in Lubbock, Texas. I continued with it off and on over the years as I moved around the country and the world, but am now retired and living in North Carolina. Happily, I am now able to devote my time to crafting leather.

I’ve been fortunate to publish several articles on leather crafting:

  • The Scoop on Edgers,” Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal, Volume 29, No. 3, May/June 2019, pp. 30.
    why it’s important to note the maker of edgers when referencing a tool number.
  • The Welted Seam,Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal, Volume 29, No. 5, September/October 2019, pp. 70.
    another way to connect two pieces of leather together
  • How to Make a Pattern for a Cone,” Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal, Volume 29, No. 6, November/December 2019, pp. 61.
    title says it all
  • The Story of Fred: Dressing Up Some Old Bones,” Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal, Volume 30, No. 5, September/October 2020, pp. 70.
    how to cover a cow skull with tooled leather
  • Let’s Cover It, Part 1:  Book Covers,” Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal, Volume 33, No. 6, November/December 2023, pp. 25.
    how to make patterns for book covers
  • Shop Tip: The 7Ps,Leather Crafters Journal, Volume 34, No. 1, January/February 2024, pp. 29. 
    importance and impact of planning your work
  • Let’s Cover It, Part 2: Making Notebooks,” Leather Crafters Journal, Volume 34, No. 6, November/December 2024, pp. 43-50.

UpComing Events involving Ric’s Leather

Shows I’ll be attending!

Look forward to seeing you around!!

Coming Soon in 2024!

December 7, 12-4pm    Mosaic Holiday Market
December 13,              Holiday in the Park
   5pm-8pm                 NW District Park
                                        2413 Woody Store Rd,
                                       Siler City 27344
December 14             Chatham Mills Farmers
       10-1pm                Market, Holidays at the
                                     Market
December 20, 5-8pm  Pittsboro Finally Friday
December 21             Chatham Mills Farmers
       10-1pm                Market, Holidays at the
                                     Market