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Step one: start a business Step two: ??? Step three: Profit! Whew! The age old question of how to turn your love of the your leather craft into a profitable business is one that so many of us has asked...

TANDY SKILLS: AIRBRUSH SAFETY Airbrushing is, without a doubt, one of the most consistent and least difficult application methods for a large variety of chemicals used in leather crafting. There is also a wide variety of airbrush systems that can...

WELCOME TO TANDY! This week we get a chance to learn a little more about Jacquie, the manager of the Mesquite, TX, store 027. In the video interview below, she tells us about the last few years moving around and...

Awls are, for all intents and purposes, one of the most versatile and handy tools you can have in your tool box. Unlike many other crafting types, leatherworkers can get by with relatively few tools, but awls rank among not...

Leather has the unique distinction of being a material that is sold without consistent measurements. If you have ever purchased fabric, rope, wood, or other crafting materials you go in with an idea of how much you need and what...

If you've been following along with us then you know we recently released a brand new line of brass stamps! These beautifully crafted tools are made right here in the USA, in the heart of Texas. CNC routed, the crisp...

As a business that embodies 100+ years of history it is vital that we continue to grow and build new, exciting ways for you to shop. Enter our new flagship store in Queens, NY. We worked to create a unique shopping...

Started by Tandy Leather in 2018, on August 15th we celebrate National Leathercraft Day, a beautiful tribute to the legacy and heritage of leatherworking culturally, socially, and historically. We highlight and recognize the skills of thousands of leathercrafters throughout the...

MEET THE MANAGER This week we're going to spend a few minutes getting to know Ed Dobrita- our manager of the Mississauga, Ontario, store 701!  Ed comes to leather crafting after his service with the military where he started making...