Leather Monkfish Pattern: Steampunk Phone Stand, PDF

A leather monkfish pattern that bites — and holds your phone

This leather monkfish pattern is made for those who love practical things with a wild twist. It’s not just a phone stand — it’s a toothy, lantern-headed sea creature that grips your smartphone in its jaws and refuses to let go. With its detailed fins, glowing steampunk “lure,” and room for hidden storage inside, this project is a combination of fantasy, mechanics, and real functionality.

Materials you will need

Base leather: 1.6–1.8 mm thick (4 oz.)
Teeth: hard leather, 2 mm thick (5 oz.)
⚠️ Do not use leather that is too soft or thin — the structure must hold shape and tension.

Hardware:

• Around 50 rivets

• Optional: clock wheels, gears, or any other decorative steampunk parts you want to add

The build focuses on layering and details — rivets hold everything in place, and the structure becomes a rigid, 3D display piece.

Finished size

• Length: 21 cm (8.3 inches)

• Height (highest point): 6 cm (2.4 inches)

The phone rests inside the mouth and is angled for comfortable viewing on a desk or nightstand.

What’s included in your download

Your download includes:

• PDF template in A4 and US Letter

• SVG and DXF files for laser use

• A full video tutorial showing each stage of the build

This leather phone stand pattern is beginner-friendly in form, but visually complex thanks to the details you can add.

Visit my YouTube channel for full tutorials:
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Important notes

This is a digital product. No physical item will be shipped. Only the Leather Monkfish Pattern is included in the download. All other items in the photos are for demonstration purposes only.

The steampunk leather fish template that demands attention

This is a fish with personality. The steampunk leather fish template features:

• Large sculpted teeth that lock your phone in place

• A raised “lantern” detail above the head, modeled after the real angler fish

• Layered side fins and tail with curved shapes

• Decorative elements and rivets that mimic mechanical sea creature armor

It’s built like a display model — but also fully usable.

You can decorate the monkfish with gears, old watch parts, or copper wires for a custom steampunk look. Every detail adds to the creature’s strange charm.

A DIY leather fish holder with hidden storage

Beneath the surface, this isn’t just for show. This DIY leather fish holder has space inside the structure to hide small items:

• Charging cables

• USB drives

• Earbuds

• Jewelry

• SD cards or other micro-accessories

It’s like a leather sculpture with a secret compartment — the kind of object that makes people lean in and ask questions.

A phone stand that’s also a conversation piece

Unlike plastic phone docks or simple wood holders, this leather angler fish pattern adds something strange and striking to your workspace. It’s not just a prop — it does its job while looking like it came out of a fantasy novel or sci-fi film.

The teeth hold most phone sizes securely, and the angled shape is ideal for watching videos, following instructions, or just keeping your phone visible while working.

If you’re gifting it, expect strong reactions — it’s weird in the best way.

Build it once, make it your own

You can go classic brown leather with polished rivets. Or build a deep-sea version in black and navy with bronze accents. The template gives you the base — everything else is up to your imagination.

This is the kind of project you finish and don’t want to give away.