{"title":"Leathercraft Archives: Newsletters \u0026 Publications","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LR5Y_W_content markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeathercraft Archives: Newsletters \u0026amp; Publications\u003c\/strong\u003e preserves historical newsletters, bulletins, and other period publications that offer a snapshot of leathercraft at the time that they were created. These archival downloads may include practical instruction, patterns, artist insights, product announcements, events, tools, and industry news, preserving both useful techniques and the broader history of the craft.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pointer-events-none -mt-px h-px translate-y-(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom)\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"painting-cow-newsletter-nov-2007","title":"Painting Cow Newsletter – November 2007","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePainting Cow Newsletter – November 2007\u003c\/em\u003e is an archival newsletter from the late Paul Burnett centered around one of the most misunderstood topics in leathercraft: leather humidity and casing. Alongside announcements and updates from Painting Cow Studio, the issue includes a detailed instructional lesson explaining how moisture affects carving, tooling, shaping, and backgrounding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurnett walks through concepts such as quick casing, moisture balance between the grain and core of the leather, tooling sequences based on humidity levels, and how leather moisture impacts swivel knife cuts, beveling, modeling, and texturing. The issue also includes practical insights into camouflage tools, backgrounding techniques, and proper use of modeling spoons. While originally distributed as a newsletter, the instructional content remains highly relevant for leatherworkers today. As with other archival materials in this collection, the scans are presented largely as originally published and may contain minor imperfections.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral projects discussed as new or forthcoming in this issue are available today, including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learnleathercraft.com\/products\/designing-with-stamping-tools-lesson-two-irregular-shapes\" title=\"Designing with Stamping Tools – Lesson Two: Irregular Shapes by Paul Burnett\"\u003eDesigning with Stamping Tools – Lesson Two: Irregular Shapes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learnleathercraft.com\/products\/victorian-style-floral-ornamentation-paul-burnett\" title=\"Victorian Style - Lesson One: Floral Ornamentation by Paul Burnett\"\u003eVictorian Style – Lesson One: Floral Ornamentation\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learnleathercraft.com\/products\/rocky-mountain-big-horn-ram-home-study-course\" title=\"Wildlife Studies – Rocky Mountain Big Horn Ram Complete Study Course by Paul Burnett\"\u003eWildlife Studies – Rocky Mountain Big Horn Ram Complete Study Course\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Burnett Family","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":41625940623493,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3215\/0917\/files\/painting-cow-newsletter-november-2007-2411975.png?v=1778772967"},{"product_id":"painting-cow-newsletter-dec-2007","title":"Painting Cow Newsletter – December 2007","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePainting Cow Newsletter – December 2007\u003c\/em\u003e is an archival newsletter from the late Paul Burnett featuring an in-depth instructional lesson on realistic modeling in leather carving. In addition to historical updates and product announcements from Painting Cow Studio, the issue focuses heavily on shaping forms, understanding dashed lines, and using modeling tools to create realistic dimensions in leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the lesson, Burnett explains how beveling, modeling spoons, and transfer techniques work together to create realistic form and depth. He discusses the importance of tonal layouts, redefining outlines after modeling, and why understanding the structure of a subject matters more than simply tracing lines. Demonstrations throughout the issue use wildlife subjects to illustrate how subtle shaping creates more convincing realism in carved leather. As with other materials in this archive, these scans are preserved close to their original published format and may contain minor imperfections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe instructional materials featured in this issue include several resources now available on LearnLeathercraft.com. Continue with\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learnleathercraft.com\/products\/victorian-style-floral-ornamentation-paul-burnett\" title=\"Victorian Style - Lesson One: Floral Ornamentation by Paul Burnett\"\u003eVictorian Style – Lesson One: Floral Ornamentation\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learnleathercraft.com\/products\/designing-with-stamping-tools-lesson-two-irregular-shapes\" title=\"Designing with Stamping Tools – Lesson Two: Irregular Shapes by Paul Burnett\"\u003eDesigning with Stamping Tools – Lesson Two: Irregular Shapes\u003c\/a\u003e, or the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learnleathercraft.com\/products\/rocky-mountain-big-horn-ram-home-study-course\" title=\"Wildlife Studies – Rocky Mountain Big Horn Ram Complete Study Course by Paul Burnett\"\u003eWildlife Studies – Rocky Mountain Big Horn Ram Complete Study Course\u003c\/a\u003e, which expands the ram project into a detailed guide with companion video instruction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Burnett Family","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":41625941278853,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3215\/0917\/files\/painting-cow-newsletter-december-2007-8919967.png?v=1778772966"},{"product_id":"painting-cow-newsletter-june-2008","title":"Painting Cow Newsletter – June 2008","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePainting Cow Newsletter – June 2008\u003c\/em\u003e is an archival newsletter from the late Paul Burnett centered around the use of walking tools in leather carving. While the issue includes historical announcements and course updates from Painting Cow Studio, the primary focus is on a detailed instructional lesson explaining how walking tools function and how they should be properly used in carving and tooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurnett explains the recoil walking principle, common mistakes made with bevelers, and how different tools, such as pear shaders, undercut bevelers, backgrounders, and foliage tools, interact with the leather surface. The tutorial includes diagrams, examples, and practical exercises designed to help leatherworkers understand smoother beveling, texture transitions, and more controlled tooling. Even though originally released as a free newsletter tutorial, the information remains valuable for leatherworkers using both traditional and modern tooling methods. These archival scans are presented close to their original format and may contain minor imperfections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeveral Paul Burnett publications highlighted in this issue are available today, including both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learnleathercraft.com\/products\/victorian-style-floral-ornamentation-paul-burnett\" title=\"Victorian Style - Lesson One: Floral Ornamentation by Paul Burnett\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictorian Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learnleathercraft.com\/products\/victorian-style-floral-ornamentation-paul-burnett\" title=\"Victorian Style - Lesson One: Floral Ornamentation by Paul Burnett\"\u003e Home Study Course lessons\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learnleathercraft.com\/products\/designing-with-stamping-tools-lesson-two-irregular-shapes\" title=\"Designing with Stamping Tools – Lesson Two: Irregular Shapes by Paul Burnett\"\u003eDesigning with Stamping Tools – Lesson Two: Irregular Shapes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learnleathercraft.com\/products\/creative-belt-stamping-paul-burnett\" title=\"Creative Belt Stamping by Paul Burnett\"\u003eCreative Belt Stamping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learnleathercraft.com\/products\/rocky-mountain-big-horn-ram-home-study-course\" title=\"Wildlife Studies – Rocky Mountain Big Horn Ram Complete Study Course by Paul Burnett\"\u003eRocky Mountain Big Horn Ram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learnleathercraft.com\/products\/rocky-mountain-big-horn-ram-home-study-course\" title=\"Wildlife Studies – Rocky Mountain Big Horn Ram Complete Study Course by Paul Burnett\"\u003e Wildlife Study\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learnleathercraft.com\/products\/wildlife-studies-american-kestrel-paul-burnett\" title=\"Wildlife Studies: The American Kestrel by Paul Burnett\"\u003eThe \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learnleathercraft.com\/products\/wildlife-studies-american-kestrel-paul-burnett\" title=\"Wildlife Studies: The American Kestrel by Paul Burnett\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Kestrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, mentioned here while still in development, is also available as part of Burnett's Wildlife Studies series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Burnett Family","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":41625944850565,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3215\/0917\/files\/painting-cow-newsletter-june-2008-3896373.png?v=1778772968"},{"product_id":"painting-cow-newsletter-apr-2009","title":"Painting Cow Newsletter – April 2009","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePainting Cow Newsletter – April 2009\u003c\/em\u003e is an archival newsletter from the late Paul Burnett featuring a Victorian-style carving tutorial alongside updates from Painting Cow Studio during the launch of the “Everything Burnett” membership program. While the issue includes historical announcements and course information, the primary value today is the instructional breakdown of Victorian carving techniques and tool usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included tutorial walks through cutting layouts, tonal shaping, special bevelers, deep-pitched bevelers, and modeling techniques for creating dimension in Victorian floral carving. Burnett explains how decorative cuts, stop cuts, shaping tools, and modeling spoons interact to create realistic flow and depth within the design. The issue also provides insight into his approach to teaching and course development during this period of his career. As with other archival materials in this collection, the scans are preserved close to their original published format and may contain minor imperfections.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learnleathercraft.com\/products\/wildlife-studies-american-kestrel-paul-burnett\" title=\"Wildlife Studies: The American Kestrel by Paul Burnett\"\u003eAmerican Kestrel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learnleathercraft.com\/products\/wildlife-studies-american-kestrel-paul-burnett\" title=\"Wildlife Studies: The American Kestrel by Paul Burnett\"\u003e Wildlife Study\u003c\/a\u003e featured in this issue is available as a complete digital tutorial, while readers interested in the Victorian carving project can continue with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learnleathercraft.com\/products\/victorian-style-floral-ornamentation-paul-burnett\" title=\"Victorian Style - Lesson One: Floral Ornamentation by Paul Burnett\"\u003ePaul Burnett's \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learnleathercraft.com\/products\/victorian-style-floral-ornamentation-paul-burnett\" title=\"Victorian Style - Lesson One: Floral Ornamentation by Paul Burnett\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictorian Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learnleathercraft.com\/products\/victorian-style-floral-ornamentation-paul-burnett\" title=\"Victorian Style - Lesson One: Floral Ornamentation by Paul Burnett\"\u003e Home Study Course\u003c\/a\u003e. Together, these resources expand on both the figure carving and decorative techniques featured in the newsletter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Burnett Family","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":41625944916101,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3215\/0917\/files\/painting-cow-newsletter-april-2009-9127220.png?v=1778772968"},{"product_id":"painting-cow-newsletter-aug-2007","title":"Painting Cow Newsletter – August 2007","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePainting Cow Newsletter – August 2007\u003c\/em\u003e is an archival newsletter from the late Paul Burnett featuring a detailed instructional lesson on leather carving fundamentals built around carving a caduceus design. Alongside workshop announcements, tooling insights, and updates from Painting Cow Studio, the primary value today is the practical instruction and insight into Burnett’s teaching philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe featured tutorial, \u003cem\u003eLeather Carving Essentials\u003c\/em\u003e, uses a caduceus project to teach swivel knife control, line quality, cutting depth, and the relationship between carving lines and form. Burnett discusses concepts such as “the twist cut,” realistic carving structure, artistic depth, and the effect of thoughtful cutting on the final realism of a carving. The issue includes demonstrations and exercises designed to strengthen foundational carving skills as you work through the caduceus layout and decorative elements. As with other materials in this archive, these pages are presented as scans of the original newsletters and may contain minor imperfections consistent with the original publication format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeveral of the instructional resources Paul discusses in this issue are also available on LearnLeathercraft.com, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learnleathercraft.com\/products\/victorian-style-floral-ornamentation-paul-burnett\" title=\"Victorian Style - Lesson One: Floral Ornamentation by Paul Burnett\"\u003eVictorian Style – Lesson One: Floral Ornamentation\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learnleathercraft.com\/products\/designing-with-stamping-tools-lesson-two-irregular-shapes\" title=\"Designing with Stamping Tools – Lesson Two: Irregular Shapes by Paul Burnett\"\u003eDesigning with Stamping Tools – Lesson Two: Irregular Shapes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learnleathercraft.com\/products\/creative-belt-stamping-paul-burnett\" title=\"Creative Belt Stamping by Paul Burnett\"\u003eCreative Belt Stamping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These expanded lessons and pattern collections offer a deeper look at techniques introduced throughout the newsletter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Burnett Family","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":41625945112709,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3215\/0917\/files\/painting-cow-newsletter-august-2007-5519921.png?v=1778772967"},{"product_id":"painting-cow-newsletter-october-2007","title":"Painting Cow Newsletter – October 2007","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePainting Cow Newsletter – October 2007\u003c\/em\u003e is an archival newsletter from the late Paul Burnett featuring a detailed lesson on pictorial definition in leather carving. The tutorial continues the caduceus project introduced in the August 2007 issue, moving from swivel knife preparation into the tooling process and demonstrating how form, texture, and space are created through thoughtful differences in cutting and beveling depth. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eUsing the caduceus as a working example, Burnett explains how objects can appear flat or embedded when every line is treated the same, then demonstrates how careful beveling establishes foreground, background, overlap, and artistic depth. The lesson covers the staff, snakes, wings, points of definition, specialized bevelers, and backgrounding before completing the project. The issue also includes practical instruction on quick-casing leather and maintaining appropriate moisture before tooling. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhile the newsletter contains workshop announcements and Painting Cow product updates from 2007, its primary value today lies in the practical leather-carving instruction and the opportunity to study Burnett's approach to understanding a design rather than simply following its lines. These archival pages are presented as close as possible to their original publication and may contain minor imperfections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReaders interested in continuing beyond this newsletter can explore \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learnleathercraft.com\/products\/victorian-style-floral-ornamentation-paul-burnett\" title=\"Victorian Style - Lesson One: Floral Ornamentation by Paul Burnett\"\u003eVictorian Style – Lesson One: Floral Ornamentation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learnleathercraft.com\/products\/designing-with-stamping-tools-lesson-one-fundamentals\" title=\"Designing with Stamping Tools – Lesson One: Tools \u0026amp; Fundamentals by Paul Burnett\"\u003eDesigning with Stamping Tools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lessons, which expand on the carving, composition, and stamping concepts Paul discusses in this issue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Burnett Family","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":41887880020101,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3215\/0917\/files\/October2007PaintedCowNewsletter.png?v=1789942678"},{"product_id":"painting-cow-newsletter-february-2009","title":"Painting Cow Newsletter – February 2009","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePainting Cow Newsletter – February 2009\u003c\/em\u003e offers a different kind of leathercraft lesson from the late Paul Burnett, using a detailed critique of another leatherworker's finished project to demonstrate how Victorian-style carving can be improved. Burnett examines an anniversary plate by Paul Krause, discussing what works in the design as well as specific opportunities to improve composition, tooling, and pictorial definition. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe critique becomes a practical lesson in design balance, floral flow, stops, pointed and undercut bevelers, pear shaders, cutting accuracy, and the relationship between concave and convex forms. Burnett explains why certain tooling decisions can make leaves appear flat or create physically confusing forms, then finishes by presenting his own redesign of the central Victorian heart motif to demonstrate how changes in scroll size, leaf placement, and background space can strengthen the overall composition. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe newsletter also provides an interesting snapshot of Painting Cow Studio in 2009, including Burnett's thoughts about teaching, future instructional projects, video lessons, and changes to his coloring courses. Those historical updates remain in the original publication, but the lasting value of this free digital tutorial is the opportunity to learn how an experienced instructor evaluates leather carving and approaches correcting a design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSeveral of the projects and instructional directions Paul discusses in this issue can now be explored through his available materials, including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learnleathercraft.com\/products\/wildlife-studies-american-kestrel-paul-burnett\" title=\"Wildlife Studies: The American Kestrel by Paul Burnett\"\u003eWildlife Studies: The American Kestrel\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learnleathercraft.com\/products\/coloring-leather-painting-acrylics-paul-burnett\" title=\"Coloring Leather – Lesson One: Painting with Acrylics by Paul Burnett\"\u003eColoring Leather lessons\u003c\/a\u003e, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learnleathercraft.com\/products\/victorian-style-floral-ornamentation-paul-burnett\" title=\"Victorian Style - Lesson One: Floral Ornamentation by Paul Burnett\"\u003eVictorian Style Home Study Course\u003c\/a\u003e. These resources provide a natural next step for readers interested in his approaches to realistic carving and coloring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Burnett Family","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":41887902367877,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3215\/0917\/files\/PaintingCowNewsletterFeb2009.png?v=1789943138"},{"product_id":"painting-cow-newsletter-october-2009","title":"Painting Cow Newsletter – October 2009","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePainting Cow Newsletter – October 2009\u003c\/em\u003e is the final newsletter in an archival collection of Paul Burnett newsletters, featuring a practical step-by-step tutorial on tooling two different pine cones in leather. Inspired by a discussion among leatherworkers who were struggling with pine cone designs, Burnett demonstrates two approaches to the subject, including a closed cone and a slightly more open variation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe tutorial begins with printable layouts and transferred patterns before moving into swivel knife work and Burnett's use of \"cutbacks\" to clearly define where individual seed caps meet. From there, he demonstrates the use of pointed and undercut bevelers, general beveling, shaping the individual seed caps, and backgrounding. Comparing the two pine cones also shows how subtle differences in tooling can create the appearance of tightly closed or outward-turning forms. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBurnett specifically notes that these pine cones are approachable enough for beginners, making this one of the more accessible free digital patterns in the Painting Cow archive. The original newsletter also includes updates on Painting Cow, Burnett's educational plans, and the development of his free leathercraft instruction, providing historical context for the project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis issue discusses the evolution of Paul Burnett's instructional courses, including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learnleathercraft.com\/products\/designing-with-stamping-tools-lesson-one-fundamentals\" title=\"Designing with Stamping Tools – Lesson One: Tools \u0026amp; Fundamentals\"\u003eDesigning with Stamping Tools\u003c\/a\u003e and Victorian Style. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learnleathercraft.com\/products\/victorian-style-floral-ornamentation-paul-burnett\" title=\"Victorian Style - Lesson One: Floral Ornamentation\"\u003eLessons One\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learnleathercraft.com\/products\/victorian-style-leather-victorian-figures-paul-burnett\" title=\"Victorian Style – Lesson Two: Victorian Figures\"\u003eTwo\u003c\/a\u003e of both courses are available on LearnLeathercraft.com for readers who want to go beyond the shorter newsletter tutorial and study his methods in greater depth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Burnett Family","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":41887937790085,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3215\/0917\/files\/PaintingCowNewsletterOct2009.png?v=1789943472"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/3215\/0917\/collections\/Leathercraft_Newsletters.png?v=1789942445","url":"https:\/\/learnleathercraft.com\/collections\/leathercraft-archives-newsletters-publications.oembed","provider":"Learn Leathercraft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}