Tandy Blog

Choosing the right piece of leather is the first step to a successful project. 

There’s more that goes into it than you might think! Follow these tips to find your perfect hide. 

Dustin Loftis successfully owns and operates The Dusty Hide Leather Co., a business known for its beautiful custom-made leather goods. Dustin not only bridges traditional leatherworking techniques with contemporary design, but passes on the fine art of leatherwork by offering classes and workshops.

For Jennifer, Bill, and their daughter, Allison, leatherwork may have started as a hobby, but it soon grew into a family business. Tracing their leatherworking journey back to its beginnings in a Tandy class, the family has since sharpened their skills, now creating a variety of professional-grade wares for their shop.

Nearly everyone has a favorite travel bag. If you haven’t found just the bag yet, though, don’t worry. We can help you create your very own!

As the owner of fine leatherworking studio Libertini Arts, Annie Libertini might be better known as the artist behind some of the more creative leather costumes appearing in major network television programs. From zombie masks to alien armor, Annie’s ability to captivate audiences with her leather costumes speaks not only to her talent, but to her creativity.