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New Horween Seconds in stock!

American Bison Leather

New Jumbo Croc Embossed Leather Colors Now in Stock!

Cowboy Playing Cards

Angelus brand acquires Picard • From an acquisition to tariff talks, Angelus shares thoughts on where it’s been and where it’s going.

LEARNING WITH LIISA

THE HIDE REPORT • The following is used with permission from hidenet.com, the premier source for information regarding the worldwide hide and leather markets. Please remem-ber that this information will be a month old by the time it reaches you.

Adjusting the side draft for heel height

Dusty Smith: WYO Custom Saddles and Trees

Keeping a Journal: A good practice for faith-based businessman

From Fastballs to Fine Craft: Seth Colbert’s Leather Legacy

“Grandma Knows Best”: Wenger Leather Works

NEXT GEN CRAFTERS • SPOTLIGHTING THE FUTURE OF LEATHERCRAFT

How to measure a foot for cowboy boots

Beyond the Ordinary: Embrace Curiosity, Listen Deeply, and Challenge the Norms • Book excerpt from Make Waves: Be the One to Start Change at Work and in Life by Patti B. Johnson. Copyright Productivity Press.

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