Title | : | Leatherwork |
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Author | : | Geoffrey West |
Release | : | 2011-10-18 |
Kind | : | ebook |
Genre | : | Crafts & Hobbies, Books, Lifestyle & Home |
Size | : | 10139501 |
Leather is a strong and versatile material, which is highly suitable for handicrafts. Anyone can learn the techniques of leatherworking, and with some basic tools and a little patience can produce articles that are both aesthetically pleasing and practical. Topics covered: Advice on selection of tools and different types of leather; Step-by-step instruction on the techniques of cutting, bevelling, burnishing, hand-stitching, carving, stamping and thronging; Tips on how to avoid common pitfalls; A range of interesting projects; Explanatory line-drawings and photographs throughout. |