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Attention, leathercrafters! If you’re seeking a supportive community and opportunities for growth without the frustration of scattered knowledge, look no further. With nearly 150 years in the leathercrafting world, we understand the challenges you face. This is why we’re dedicated to enhancing the leathercrafting experience for all. Illume magazine delivers life-changing content, including inspirational stories, how-to demonstrations, skill-building articles, marketing insights, industry updates, and more. Your journey to a better life in leathercraft starts here. HERE’S WHAT AWAITS YOU: UNCOVER innovations and trends DISCOVER small business tips CONNECT with the community IMPROVE skills FIND top industry suppliers READ inspiring stories of successful leathercrafters FOLLOW the latest news

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TandyPro Tools

Auto Amore by Bee Natural Leathercare

Saddle Boar Hides from Maverick Leather Company

Adler 969 Pure Sewing Machine

MAGNUS’ MARKETING MINUTE

Silver Creek Leather partners with Magnus Opus to expand leatherworking industry

Remembering Jim McGill

Tex Tan to Purchase Brands

Tandy Leather launches leather together foundation, a new grant program

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 remember that this information will be a month old by the time it reaches you.

Are you stamping too deep?

DND Leather • Where Beauty and Function Come Together

Brad Glenn’s Journey • SOUL TO SOLE: A Bootmaker’s Redemption

Lowy Enterprises • Los Angeles’s Well-Known Secret

How to Prep Ear Cuts on a Saddle Seat

The Talent Ring: Choose-Grow-Inspire • When you view the choosing, growing, and inspiring of talent as a game without a finish line, meant to be repeated over and over again, you begin to develop a culture that will define your company brand well into the future.

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