How to Make a Leather Holster

In the following videos you will learn how to make an outside the waistband style leather holster. I’ll guide you in every step along the way from making a pattern to fit your specific handgun, to cutting and building the holster, wet forming and applying a finish. Lessons are divided into separate videos so you can customize your learning experience.

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How to Design a Holster Pattern

14 Minutes

Learn how to easily create a pattern to fit your own handgun. I discuss grip clearance, belt angle, reinforcement panels and more.

Construction - Leather Holster

How to Construct a Leather Holster

19 Minutes

Every step you’ll need to construct your leather holster. I cover cutting the leather, glue up, sanding, beveling, and machine sewing.

How To - Wet Forming

How to Wet Form a Leather Holster

10 Minutes

A properly fit holster is always wet-formed. Learn how this task is accomplished using simple tools and techniques.

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How to Finish a Leather Holster

9 Minutes

To protect your leather holster I teach two distinct methods of finishing the leather. Including a resin finish and Hot Wax dipping.

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Thumb Break Holster – Addon

9 Minutes

Learn the extra steps it takes to make a thumb break style holster. Watch in addition to main holster series.

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Tension Screw Holster – Addon

3 Minutes

The simple steps it takes to make a tension screw style holster. Watch this in addition  to the main holster series.

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Secrets of Holster Making

13 Minutes

Want to know all the secrets professional holster makers use to speed up production and make higher-end holsters? In this video I reveal it all.

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Meet Your Instructor
Mr. Lentz

Over a decade ago in the dusty plains of central Colorado, I began the path of building this small leather goods business. As the years have passed, I have acquired very useful and practical leather working skills that I am more than happy to pass on to those who are looking to learn the trade. A lot of knowledge comes with running a successful leather goods business, and at the heart of it all - remains a deep understanding of how to work with leather, approach problems, and come up with simple and satisfying solutions. Let me pass on a bit that knowledge and advice to you and we can keep the beautiful artistry of leather craft alive.

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