Leather tooling patterns for beginners

First put your customers name or brand in the center of the scroll frame. If the scroll frame at the top of the pattern isn't centered for the notebook size you are using, cut out the frame and recenter it to the front of the leather notebook you are using. Next laminate the whole pattern with clear packing tape so the pattern doesn't warp as you trace it onto wet leather. I also tape my patterns directly over the wet leather onto a granite slab to secure the pattern. This prevents the…

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Unique tooling patterns by Joe Meling are sure to set your leather crafting projects apart Traditional rules of flow and layout have been thrown out the window to create these original silhouette style tooling patterns Ideal for use on purses, planners, rope cans, bag patches and more Photos of tooling samples are Joe's work Patterns are sold separately and you will receive a physical pattern

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"What's included: ✧ 12 seamless patterns in JPG format ✧ High resolution 300 DPI ✧ 12 x 12 inches ✧ This is for instant download only. No physical product will be shipped to you. Perfect for Scrapbooking, Digital Scrapbooking Layouts, Sites, Website Designs, Blog Designs, Logos, Invitations, Birth Announcements, Tags, Wrapping Paper, Books and Journals Hardcovers, Jewelry, Cards, Place Cards, Planner Stickers, Handmade Stationery, Business Cards, Decoupage, Decorated Furniture, Packaging…

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The bulk of leather tooling patterns is the "fill" or vine work that surrounds the flowers and other elements within the pattern. As we talked about in a previous section, this fill determines the direction and flow of all the elements.