Stout Handmade began organically. I purchased some basic tools and supplies to make a wallet for my brothers birthday. I enjoyed the combination of art, design,& craftsmanship involved when creating a custom piece leather work. The process seemed like a natural fit for me and I began creating designs for fun and to learn new techniques. Before I knew it I was getting requests for custom work and to purchase my creations and Stout Handmade was born.