In this workshop, we will size and prepare a 1-1/2" tapered belt blank.

To gain confidence, we will use our swivel knife to cut a wave and finger carve a pattern on some scrap belt pieces.

After some practice, we will use the knowledge and experience we've just gained to cut the same pattern on the full length of our prepared belt blank.

When all the carving is complete, we will bevel, burnish, edge, oil, resist, antique, and topcoat our pieces.

To complete the belt, we will set snaps and install the buckles.

All skill levels are welcome!

All day class Saturday.

Class size: 10

All materials will be sponsored by Springfield Leather Company

You will need to bring:

Tooling stone or small anvil

Water Spray Bottle

Cutting Tool (round knife, box knife, whatever you are comfortable with)

Wing Divider

Swivel knife with straight blade (not an angled blade) and strop

Ball point stylus

Edge Beveler (#2 recommended)

Mallet or maul

About Denny:

Denny Lowe is a Craftsman and Pattern Maker at Springfield Leather Company

Denny has been a Leathercrafter since 1963 and a Saddle maker since 1983.

He is a 3 time Al Stohlman Award Nominee

Award winner at the World Leather Debut in Sheridan, WY

Denny teaches leather carving, saddle making, and general leather crafting at Springfield Leather Company along with recording 2 educational videos each week. He also travels for additional leathercraft workshops for various guilds and private groups.