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Ron's has written: Practical Leatherworking Library. They can be found by title thruough online booksellers.

Volume 1: Beginning Leatherwork by Ron Edwards: A book for the complete beginner. Tells how to buy leather, basic tools needed, how to apply designs and colour work, and simple lacing techniques. A few easy projects complete with full directions, plus a 20 page section of traceable designs. Paperback. 64 pages, 180 drawings.

Volume 2: Secret Plait by Ron Edwards: Seems impossible - a plait made in the middle of a strap without cutting the ends! Paperback. Paperback. 20 pages, 85 drawings.

Volume 3: Leather Lacing Manual by Ron Edwards: Step-by-step instructions on all popular lacing techniques, Whip Stitch, Wide Whip, Mummy Wrapping, Back Whip, Cross Stitch, Round Braid, Single Cordover, Double and Triple Cordovers, Lazy S, Dot Stitch, Baggin's Stitch. Paperback. 20 pages, 127 drawings.