{"product_id":"tooling-leather-coasters-to-sharpen-your-skills-and-style","title":"Tooling leather coasters to sharpen your skills and style","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"178\" data-start=\"163\"\u003eInstructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paul Zalesak\u003cbr data-end=\"195\" data-start=\"192\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"213\" data-start=\"195\"\u003eCourse Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 minutes | \u003cstrong data-end=\"235\" data-start=\"223\"\u003eLessons:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29\u003cbr data-end=\"241\" data-start=\"238\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"257\" data-start=\"241\"\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner–Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild skills while creating custom leather coasters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol\"\u003eSmall projects are one of the best ways to improve your leatherworking. In this course, \u003cstrong\u003ePaul Zalesak\u003c\/strong\u003e walks you through tooling a set of \u003cstrong\u003eleather coasters\u003c\/strong\u003e, using them as a hands-on way to develop control, confidence, and consistency.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol\"\u003eWorking from a set of repeatable patterns, you’ll practice \u003cstrong\u003eswivel knife work and tooling techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e while learning how to modify and expand designs into your own style. This approach not only builds skill, but also helps you create variations you can use for gifts, personal projects, or small production runs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol\"\u003eBy the end of the course, you’ll have stronger fundamentals—and a simple project you can repeat, refine, and make your own.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you’ll learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eHow to tool leather coasters using repeatable patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eTechniques to improve swivel knife control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eHow to modify and expand designs into your own style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eBuilding consistency across multiple pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eUsing small projects to improve efficiency and output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside the course\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eCoaster patterns and project setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eSwivel knife practice and tooling basics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003ePattern variation and customization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eBuilding repeatable workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Your Instructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaul Zalesak\u003c\/strong\u003e is an award‑winning leather artist and founder of Leather Wranglers Inc., known for his work in swivel knife design and leather tooling innovation. With decades of experience since first learning the craft in 1974, Paul combines deep knowledge of metallurgy, sharpening, and technique to help leatherworkers achieve cleaner, more precise results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol\"\u003eA longtime educator and seminar instructor, he is dedicated to equipping makers with the tools and skills to elevate both their craftsmanship and finished work.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Paul Zalesak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45648284385471,"sku":"TOOL-COASTERS-ZALESAK","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/7367\/6223\/files\/MCH9841.jpg?v=1779225269","url":"https:\/\/illumeconnect.com\/products\/tooling-leather-coasters-to-sharpen-your-skills-and-style","provider":"Illume Connect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}