Small Project, Big Impact: Tooled Leather Mouse Pad

Instructor: Sarah Lane
Course Length: 0.5 hours | Lessons: 19
Skill Level: Beginner–Intermediate

Craft a mouse pad that’s as stylish as it is practical.
In this quick project, you’ll learn how to tool, dye, and finish a custom leather mouse pad that adds character to any desk. With step-by-step guidance from Sarah Lane, you’ll refine your swivel knife, beveling, and shading techniques while creating a piece you’ll actually use every day.

Whether you go for classic florals or bold designs, this project is a fun way to sharpen your skills and make something uniquely yours.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to transfer a pattern to leather
• Swivel knife, beveling, and shading basics
• Adding color with paint, oil, resist, and antique
• Backing, sewing, and edge finishing for a polished result

Inside the Course:

• Preparing your pattern and leather
• Tooling demonstration: beveling, pear shading, and deco cuts
• Adding paint, oil, and antique finish
• Sewing and burnishing the edges for durability

Included with Membership:
✅ 140+ professionally filmed courses
✅ Downloadable patterns, guides, and checklists
✅ Monthly live Q&A sessions with expert artisans
✅ Access to a supportive leathercraft community
✅ New courses released monthly

About the Instructor:
Sarah Lane’s fascination with the West started as a child in Illinois and grew through her time on college western riding teams and in barrel racing. Her passion for horses led her into leathercraft, where she started a small business making spur straps and other gear. Today, she works at Burns Saddlery in Utah, where she continues to hone her craft and share her love of leatherwork with others.