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Editor’s Note
In this month’s edition of ShopTalk!, we embark on a journey through time, celebrating the enduring legacy of craftsmanship and innovation in the leather industry. Our feature editorials spotlight two remarkable stories of longevity and success, each
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Boulder Collection from Texas Leather Goods
Announcing our new Boulder Collection! This gorgeous full-grain aniline is a wax and oil-based pull-up with a matte finish. With a stiffer temper, it is perfect for many types of accessories. It is also a perfect match in color to our floral embossed
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Nurturing a Greener Workforce: Empowering Sustainability Through Upskilling
In recent years, the world has made sustainability and the adoption of eco-friendly practices a priority, with corporations responding in kind. Many organizations now demonstrate a stronger commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Envi
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The Hide Report
Spain’s tanning industry had a dismal start to the year, with declines observed across all its sub-sectors. In January 2024, raw hide exports decreased by 1.7% (or €0.2 million) from the same month in 2023, according to the Directorate-General of Cus
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Classifieds
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Shop Talk!
Editor in Chief MISTY SHAW Editorial Director SAVANNAH KELLER Editor DENYS MANNINEN Designer MICHELLE NELSON Advertising Coordinator/Office Manager SAVANNAH KELLER Accounting SAVANNAH KELLER ■
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Morrison Custom Saddlery…and Boots!
As you may know, we are your source for D. W. Frommer II boot lasts. Since his passing the contact information for his video and books has changed. His wife, Randee, can be contacted at (541) 777-3086, and email randeefrommer@gmail.com. If you would
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Real Leather. Stay Different. Launches 2024 International Student Design Competition
• The Real Leather. Stay Different. 2024 International Student Design Competition is now open for entries. • Now entering its fourth year, the competition invites a new generation of designers to challenge the fast fashion cycle and promote the susta
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Rocky Mountain Leather Supply: Unique Products Ride the New Wave
Sometimes I get to the office and I can’t believe we’re here from the early days,” reflects 38-year-old Aaron Barker. Those early days were back in 2010, when newlyweds Aaron and Emmy shipped products out of their apartment during their college years
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Gift Card Holder
• 2-3 oz veg tan leather • Stylus • Round knife/leather cutting tool of choice • ⅛" round leather punch • Small edger • Burnisher (Craftool burnishing tool) • Maul • Water + sponge • Leather adhesive/contact cement • Stitch groover • 2-3 mm stitching
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Learning With Liisa
The history of leather shoemaking in the United States is a fascinating tale of craftsmanship, industrial revolution and innovation. The roots of this industry stretch back to early colonial days, when shoemaking was a highly-regarded craft. Early sh
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Cox’s Western Leather & Equipment Auction Hosted by Springfield Leather Co!
Held at 1131 S. Grant Avenue in Springfield, Missouri 65807, starting at 9 am each day till? Starting May 24th, and ending May 25th. With set up and preview on May 23rd. Leather including Saddle Skirting, Latigo, Harness, Bridle, Rawhide, Bellies, Le
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No Looking Back As Law Tanning Celebrates Its 84th Year In Business
The latest trend could lead to a goldmine. Or a dead end. And doing things as they’ve always been done could appear to be stability, when in fact it’s stagnation. Such is the decision-making landscape that Ryan Law, fourth-generation president of Law
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Contributors
A writer and performer based in Texas, Gene Fowler has written for Cowboys & Indians, Oxford American, San Francisco Chronicle, True West, and many other publications. His books include Maverick, Border Radio, Crazy Water, and Metro Music. Ana Rendon
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True to the Cowboy: “Mystery Men of Leather” Big Bend Saddlery
While I wouldn't claim that talking with a slow-motion stampede of bootmakers and saddlemakers over the last seven or eight years has made me an expert on boots and saddles, I do feel confident in declaring that these professions are filled with folk
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Buyer Beware: Vegan Leather is Not Leather
When I was a kid growing up in New York City, my mom used to buy us a delicious confection made of squashed apricots. We called it apricot leather. Was it leather? No. And neither are the plant and plastic materials called “vegan leather.” People hav
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Saddle Boar Hide
Saddle Boar’s heavy weight and medium to soft temper make for an incredibly strong product without sacrificing comfort. Used by many for Arizona Step-ins & batwing chaps, horn wraps, hunting moccasins, aprons and more. We have 7oz whole hides ranging
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Confidence Sells And So will Your Products
I remember back when our company was still operating out of my parents’ apartment. I had just started working with my father. Back then, he used to visit his clients door to door in his car and would show up hoping to sell. He didn’t speak English an
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Boot And Jean Maker Kelly Martin Learned A Lot From Her Parents, But She’s Also Self-taught
Kelly Martin’s father taught her how to make boots; and her mother taught her top stitching. That education started when she was just two years old. Reared in the cowboy world of custom boots, saddles, belts and purses, young Martin was steeped in th
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Jeanne Spears: Star Patch Farm
All stories have a catalyst that sets them in motion. Sometimes, you have to dig a little to find it. For Elkhart, Indiana chap maker, Jeanne Spears, it’s pretty cut and dried. “Everything in my life tracks back to an $18 pony,” remembers Jeanne. Jea
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Malevolent Leather
The number of leatherwork artists and artisans whose stories I have stuck my nose into for Shop-Talk! is startin’ to sneak up on 100. Many of them have produced pieces that come with a moving backstory. But none have generated a bigger lump in my thr
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Empowering Women Artisans: The Inspiring Journey of Cowgirl Artists of America in Redefining ‘Women’s Work
“As I looked around the beautiful exhibit, I was left wondering, ‘Where are all the women?’” recalls Megan Wimberley, founder of Cowgirl Artists of America (CGA), reflecting on the pivotal moment that gave birth to CGA. “I knew that statistically wom
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It’s Time To Switch ON To Nature
• Introducing Only Natural: a brand-new education platform and international student design competition taking in fashion and home design• Entrants are challenged to “think sustainable” and use only natural materials to design a truly bespoke piece,
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BOGO Leathers
Maverick Leather has several Buy One, Get One FREE specials online. These deals won’t last forever - make sure to check them out while they last! Visit our website for many more incredible deals. Also… Shop Talk readers enjoy 25% Off - 60sqft Horween
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The Hide Report
The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) has rebranded as Cascale, a global nonprofit alliance that empowers collaboration to drive equitable and restorative business practices in the consumer goods industry. Spanning over 300 retailers, brands, manuf
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Printed Flower Leathers
April is the time to honor and celebrate the incredible achievements of women. Here at Leather, Suede, Skins, Inc, we are excited to celebrate the beautiful connection between women and flowers. Flowers have a way of captivating the hearts of many wo
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Editor in Chief MISTY SHAW Editorial Director SAVANNAH KELLER Editor DENYS MANNINEN Designer MICHELLE NELSON Advertising Coordinator/Office Manager SAVANNAH KELLER Accounting SAVANNAH KELLER ■
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Where Tradition Meets Art
Oregon is a state with a rich history in the ways of cattle ranching; for about 200 years, beef cattle have been a staple commodity. Anybody who has ever tried to make a living from animal agriculture knows that ranching and cowboying are industries
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Enjoying the Second Half
One of the blessings of writing for Shop Talk! is that I get the chance to talk with a bunch of wonderful leather-working women from all across the country. It is hard to imagine a more dedicated, hardworking and diverse group of individuals with suc
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Dot Pattern Belt Tap Off
• Tap-Off (created from pattern)• Belt blank• Shot bag• Water + mister• Clobber’s hammer/flat hammer• Swivel knife• Mallet/maul• Flower center (Barry King)• #2 Horizontal thumbprint (Barry King)• #1 Horizontal thumbprint (Barry King)• Bevelers in lon
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