Create more depth with Ed LaBarre's Petal Lifting Fundamentals

Instructor: Ed LaBarre
Course Length: 5 minutes | Lessons: 1
Skill Level: Informational

Enhance your leather projects with the refined technique of petal lifting. In this demonstration, Ed shares his expert insights to help you achieve perfectly lifted petals that add striking dimension and depth to your tooling. You'll learn how to control angles and pressure for consistent, eye-catching results.

Follow Ed's best tips to master this essential skill and transform your leatherwork into pieces that literally stand out. 

About Your Instructor:
Ed LaBarre began leatherworking at 14, ambitiously taking on a Paladin holster as his very first project—a piece he still has today. Over the years, he honed his skills at McLelland’s Saddle Shop in Florida, eventually becoming Head Tooler under the mentorship of Bob Dellis. Since reigniting his craft through online communities, Ed has gone on to win numerous competitions, publish pattern books, and create highly sought-after tools. His philosophy: learn from artists who inspire you, master their techniques, and keep pushing your craft forward.