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The New EDC Leather Wallet Jig System

Beautiful Leathers Serving the Leather and Fashion Business

Tex L. Robin Tribute • With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Tex L. Robin (Abilene, Texas), born in Goree, Texas, who passed away on September 15, 2023 at the age of 84.

Young Bookmaker Reproduces Iconic Pair of 1946 Blucher Boots

Weaver Tool Gear

LEARNING WITH LISA

THE HIDE REPORT • The following is used with permission from hidenet.com, the premier source for information regarding the worldwide hide and leather markets. Please remember that this information will be a month old by the time it reaches you

What to know about Alligator Leather with Christy Plott • A conversation between Liisa Andreassen and Christy Plott, co-owner, American Tanning and Leather

Don Butler • The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Redux

Fort Worth’s L. White Boot and Saddle Shop • “Artists in Leather Since 1886”

Por Vida Y Mas • For Life and So Much More

Renia, in its fourth generation, is poised for a fifth

Building a Tapedero

How a Successful Company is Built: 3 Pillars and Top Training • The biggest thing people misunderstand about training is that real training is investing in your people.

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