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Launching a Custom Leather Video Tutorial Series and other updates

So, I finally (it took like a year) got my crap together and have started pulling together a custom leather video tutorial series that explain how to make a basic leather pouch. And, while its not a very large pouch, the idea is that many of the concepts, skills, and...

Leather Care Tips

Jul 10, 2022 | Leather Craft Supplies & Tips

Basic leather care tips for your handcrafted leather goods from Dodson Designs to keep them looking their best for years to come. Continue Reading Leather Care Tips

From the Workbench

Jul 19, 2021 | From the Workbench

"June Issue" The time has finally come! I am creating a monthly newsletter to share what I’m working on, what new...

Leather Tools and Tips!

Sep 25, 2020 | Leather Craft Supplies & Tips

Here I am going to share my favorite tools, tips and relevant links etc. One of the tools I use a bunch and is a real...

New Year’s Resolutions are Stupid and Detrimental: Seriously!

Dec 29, 2019 | Small Business

Your New Year’s Resolutions are stupid, ineffective and even detrimental to your goals. It will most likely fail and here is why. Continue Reading New Year’s Resolutions are Stupid and Detrimental: Seriously!

I Love Badasses

Dec 5, 2019 | Small Business

I love badasses. Badasses get shit done. Period. Its part of their make up. I see it a lot in creative folks...

Launching a Custom Leather Video Tutorial Series and other updates

Feb 12, 2019 | Handcrafted Leather Goods, Leather Craft Supplies & Tips, Video Tutorials

So, I finally (it took like a year) got my crap together and have started pulling together a custom leather video...

One Thousand Stitches

Mar 2, 2018 | Handcrafted Leather Goods, Leather Craft Supplies & Tips

1000 Stitches One thousand stitches. Yup, that’s a lot. Not only is that the average amount of stitches that is needed...

Welcome to Dodson Designs Handcrafted Leather blog

Feb 16, 2018 | Handcrafted Leather Goods, Leather Craft Supplies & Tips, Small Business

Welcome to Dodson Designs’ inaugural post. This blog will be about many things. It will, of course be about the...