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Extensive resources
to better your crafting

A collection of leather working mini-courses, books, patterns, templates, and resources that grows over time.

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Mini-Courses
A collection of leathercraft learning modules with completion certificates
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eBooks
Huge collection of ebooks related to leathercraft, it's heritage, and techniques
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Patterns, Templates, & Guides
Library of digital and printable resources to help your craft

What You'll Get

You’ll have access to an extensive repository of leather working related information – consider it a library of leathercraft knowledge. It grows over time, with content being added to it, so as new things are added, the value to you grows over time.

And, it’s consolidated all in one place, easy to navigate, and accessible digitally anywhere you are. Spend more time crafting and less time looking, with the Resource Center at your fingertips.

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Contributors

The items includes in this Resource Library come from crafters, authors, and experienced professionals around the world. Curated by the ILC, it represents a helpful collection of leather working knowledge and resources, all in one place.
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Format

The resources are available in a digital format, with some also in print format (can be downloaded). The mini-courses are presented in an e-learning platform where you can monitor your progress, pause, and resume learning anytime. All files can be accessed digitally, anytime, wherever you are.

Who it Can Benefit

This is something that can help most crafters whom are looking for a digital library, all in one place, that includes collections of leather working related templates, patterns, ebooks, mini-courses, and technique guides.

Benefits

Details

Get Extensive Resources

Access the most comprehensive suite of leather-related digital tools, files, and expert knowledge at your fingertips.

Saves You Time

No need to search around the internet for helpful leather working information, all is here in one place.

Saves You Money

Don’t spend excessive amounts on individual resources. Get a valuable collection all in one place.

Crafting is More Fun

Free yourself from boredom and connect with other crafters & experts in our active discussion community.

Learning is Easier

Keep from getting stuck by gaining critical knowledge and expertise anytime, anywhere, with clear, step-by-step guides.

Get Better Results Sooner

Leave the slow, hard way behind. Spend more time crafting, improving, and making great leather projects now.

You Get

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20+ Specialized Topic Guides with Certificates

Detailed image and text-based learning in a step-by-step course format (ranging from about 1,500-5,000 words in length), each with a printable certificate available after completion.  Topics currently include:

  • The Leather Industry
  • The Leatherworker Career
  • Buying Leather
  • Pebbled Leather
  • Patent Leather
  • Suede Leather
  • Napa Leather
  • Nubuck Leather
  • Bonded Leather
  • Saffiano Leather
  • Vegetable Tanned Leather
  • Faux Leather Basics
  • Grain Leather Types
  • How to Clean Leather
  • How to Make a Leather Belt
  • How to Make a Tool Holder
  • How to Make a DIY Burnisher
  • How to Glue Leather
  • How to Lace Leather
  • How to Dye Leather
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Template and Pattern Library​

Digital, printable templates and patterns for a range of items, continually added to over time. Currently including:

  • iPhone 13 Pro Holster
  • Key Chain - With Circular Cutout
  • Key Chain - Long
  • Key Chain - Oval
  • Guitar Strap Pattern
  • Key Chain Blank
  • Round End Punch Templates
  • Corner End Punch Templates
  • Chisel Hole Distance - 9mm (and other sizes, 1mm to 8mm)
  • Corners Template
  • Leather Belt Hole Template - templates rangins from 0.75" to 2.5" Width Belts
  • Wallet - Wide
  • Wallet - Vertical
  • Wallet - Trifold
  • Wallet - Bifold
  • iPhone Cases - 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, 12
  • Handbag
  • Folio
  • Dopp Bag
  • Cardholder - 3 Slots/3 Slots
  • Cardholder - 3 slots/1 Slot
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Leather eBook/Journal Library - 125+ books (95,000+ pages)

Collection of digitized publications, many pre-century, great for research and claccis reading about the craft. A partial list currently Includes:

  • The Leather Workers Journal
  • The Leather Trades Review
  • The Leather Manufacture in the United States
  • The Journal of the American Leather Chemists Association
  • The Canadian Shoe and Leather Journal
  • The Bookbinders Manual
  • The Bookbinders Complete Instructor
  • The Australasian Saddler and Harness Maker
  • The Art of Tanning and of Currying Leather
  • Shoes Leather and Hides in Great Britain
  • Shoe and Leather Reporter
  • The Tanners Key to a New System of Tanning Sole Leather
  • Saddlery and Harness Journal
  • Report on the Luggage and Leather Goods Industry
  • Official Journal of the Travelers Goods
  • New England Shoe and Leather Industry Gazette
  • Make It of Leather
  • Leather World Production and International Trade
  • Leather Goods and Gloves
  • Leather and Metalwork Design - International Library of Technology
  • Leather - A Discourse Tendered to the High Court of Parliament
  • Keystone Shoe and Leather Facts
  • International Trade in Leather
  • Home Tanning and Leather Making Guide
  • Hides and Leather in France
  • Hide and Leather International Weekly
  • Experiments on the Friction of the
  • Leather Collars in Hydraulic Presses
  • Catalogue of Rare Objects in Brass and Leather and Wood - The American Art Association
  • British Leather Goods Industries and Trade - US Dept. of Commerce
  • Artistic Leather Work
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295-Page eBook Guide to 170+ Tools

Recently published, the most complete leather tools reference - features over 175 tools with color photos, descriptions, and details for each. Just a few chapters include:

  • Awls
  • Burnishers & Slickers
  • Cleaning & Conditioning
  • Knives & Bladed Tools
  • Dyes, Paints, & Finishes
  • Glues & Adhesives
  • Gouges
  • Groovers
  • Hardware
  • Marking Tools
  • Punches
  • Skivers
  • Stamps
  • Sewing Tools
  • Mauls, Hammers, & Mauls
  • Tool Maintenance
  • Work Surfaces
  • & more
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Reference Guide Library

One-page, print-resolution quick-reference guides for helpful areas and topics. Currently including:

  • Where to Buy Leather - Sources Reference
  • Leather Types - Vegetable Tanned Leather
  • Leather Types - Vachetta Leather
  • Leather Types - Suede Leather
  • Leather Types - Saffiano Leather
  • Leather Types - Pebbled Leather
  • Leather Types - Patent Leather
  • Leather Types - Kangaroo Leather
  • Leather Types - Bonded Leather
  • Leather Tool Makers Reference
  • Leather Thickness Common Uses Reference
  • Common Leather Types
  • Overview of Leather Tools
  • Leather Hide and Cut Guide
  • Leather Thickness Guide
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Leather Techniques Library

Guides to popular techniques used in everyday crafting. Currently including:

  • Stropping
  • Stamping
  • Punching
  • Painting
  • Lacing
  • Gluing
  • Dyeing
  • Cleaning
  • Buying
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Leather Project Examples Library

Project walkthroughs demonstrating the process and insights step-by-step as it's crafted. Currently including:

  • Making a Belt
  • Leather Tool Holder
  • DIY Burnishing Bit
  • Leather Cord Tassel
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Club Points Program - Earn Gift Cards

Earn gift cards to a popular leather shop, just by being an active participant the the ILC Community.

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FAQ

Most frequent questions and answers

You get full access to the library of resources for a yearly subscription. Since resources are added over time, the value of the Resource Center continues to grow.

Mostly, yes, any modern device can be used to log in and access the content. Anytime, anywhere, you can access it.

There is a wide variety of files including pdfs, images, printable documents, and mini-courses in our e-learnig platform.

The Resource Center is great for many crafters looking for easy, one-stop-shop access to a collection of helpful assets. If you’re looking to grow your knowledge or want to explore different areas of the craft in one place, it is great.

Yes, you can cancel renewals anytime, easily from the Account area of your profile. You will still have access through the original term that you signed up for until that runs out.

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