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The cups are made by Ryan King with the stamping design made from Barry King Tools. 

The King Ropes Hat is one-size-fits all.

  King’s Saddlery and Museum in Sheridan, Wyoming.

The King family saddlery legacy began with Don King in 1946. Don coined the Sheridan flower style of leather carving, a detailed and intricate art that helped put King’s Saddlery on the map. Today, the Sheridan style has influenced leather workers all over the world. In the late ‘60s, ropes were added to the Kings’ repertoire, and the family became world-renowned for those, too. “It’s not a very complicated process but it’s kind of an artistic process,” says Ryan King, a third-generation saddler.

Ryan, like his grandfather, is drawn to the idea of doing something different with his craft. Just as Grandpa Don made his mark with Sheridan carving, Ryan has started working with pottery and tapping into his leather tooling skills to create a new generation of one-of-a-kind artworks. He credits Wyoming’s landscape for his inspiration. “Wyoming allows you to do whatever you want to do… There’s a lot of inspiration around here. Everywhere you look. Wide open spaces, gorgeous mountains, tons of wildlife. It’s awe-inspiring. You don’t find that kind of stuff in the city. It allows you to get back to nature and get in with the raw elements.”

Barry King Tools

Our line of stamping tools are made of stainless steel. This helps with corrosion and extends the life of the tools being used frequently. Most tools are designed for the "Sheridan Style" carving, but can be used for other styles as well. All products are handcrafted. http://www.barrykingtools.com

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King’s Saddlery and Museum in Sheridan, Wyoming.

The King family saddlery legacy began with Don King in 1946. Don coined the Sheridan flower style of leather carving, a detailed and intricate art that helped put King’s Saddlery on the map. Today, the Sheridan style has influenced leather workers all over the world. In the late ‘60s, ropes were added to the Kings’ repertoire, and the family became world-renowned for those, too. “It’s not a very complicated process but it’s kind of an artistic process,” says Ryan King, a third-generation saddler.

Ryan ventured back to the saddlery after dabbling in other careers across the country. “Something about the mountains just call you,” he says of his decision to return to Wyoming and join the family business. But as anyone who’s ever worked with family will tell you, it’s not always easy. “Family is very unforgiving and very forgiving at the same time,” he smiles, adding, “No matter what you’ve done, they’ll always be there for you. Someone to push you in life.” And with that push comes a lifetime of lessons. “As far as the business side of things, they’ve always taught me to work hard – a ‘sign your work with excellence’ type of deal that goes so far into everything that I do… whether it be leatherwork, ropes or pottery.”

Ryan, like his grandfather, is drawn to the idea of doing something different with his craft. Just as Grandpa Don made his mark with Sheridan carving, Ryan has started working with pottery and tapping into his leather tooling skills to create a new generation of one-of-a-kind artworks. He credits Wyoming’s landscape for his inspiration. “Wyoming allows you to do whatever you want to do… There’s a lot of inspiration around here. Everywhere you look. Wide open spaces, gorgeous mountains, tons of wildlife. It’s awe-inspiring. You don’t find that kind of stuff in the city. It allows you to get back to nature and get in with the raw elements.”