{"product_id":"otakon-class-leather-tooling-basics","title":"OTAKON CLASS \/\/ Leather Tooling Basics","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLocation:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOtakon 2026 | \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWalter E. Washington Room 144B - Workshop Room\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"691\"\u003eIn this hands-on workshop, students will learn the foundational techniques of traditional leather tooling from start to finish. The class covers how to properly prep leather, transfer a design, carve clean lines, and use basic stamping tools to create texture and depth. Each student will complete and take home a tooled leather bookmark or coaster while gaining skills that can be applied to cosplay accessories, armor accents, belts, and props. No prior leatherworking experience is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"641\"\u003e________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIn this workshop you'll learn:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"227\"\u003eHow to properly prep leather for tooling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"292\"\u003eHow to transfer a design onto leather accurately and cleanly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"350\"\u003eBasic leather carving techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"424\"\u003eHow to use common stamping and tooling tools to add texture and depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"486\"\u003eTips for achieving crisp lines and consistent impressions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"581\"\u003eHow to apply leather tooling techniques to cosplay accessories, props, and costume details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisite Skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNone, beginner friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e________________________________\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Instructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Turtle Smithy\" href=\"www.turtlesmithy.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTurtle Smithy\u003c\/a\u003e has been cosplaying for over 20 years. He has competed and won awards at many different conventions, not the least of which being the first C2E2 Crown Champion. He has also judged many competitions at shows over the years, and currently makes cosplay accessories full time for his Etsy shop. He has a wide range of expertise, including costume patterning, sewing, armor, props, leather, painting, mold making and casting. Turtle Smithy is excited to share his knowledge in this hands on workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Nitty Gritty:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo participate in this workshop, a liability waiver must be completed for all participants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnyone under 16 years of age MUST be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSpace is limited and all tickets are first come first serve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePurchasing a ticket reserves one (1) seat at this class. For multiple tickets, please add more than one ticket to your cart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAll tickets are final sale. In the event of a no-show, no refunds will be available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTickets will be delivered digitally to the email address provided at checkout. This digital ticket will be needed to enter the event.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll classes start promptly at the time they're scheduled for. 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