A comprehensive guide to all aspects of leatherworking Boasting countless benefits and applications, hand-made leather ware is a durable and time-worn material that can be used for fashion and home projects. With Complete Leatherwork, any crafter can learn the art of creating contemporary designs with minimum fuss. This exciting new book covers all aspects of leatherworking, from simple techniques covering all the basic materials, threads, dyes and adhesives, as well as designing and pattern making, paring or skiving, splitting or channelling, and some slightly more advanced techniques such as moulding and surface decoration. Each technique is carefully explained in detail with step-by-step instructions and accompanied by several projects to keep you constantly inspired. From a cheerful hide belt and purse to an everlasting passport holder and folding top bag, this spirited primer offers a range of projects for beginner and advanced leatherworker. Once the crafter has become comfortable with basic techniques, she/he can graduate to more complex leatherworking techniques in the advanced chapter. This book includes everything you need to bring the highly sought after handcrafted leather to your wardrobe and your home. (20,000 words) Collins & Brown is proud to expand on this ever-popular series with this new title that will surely win over young and trendy crafters. Other titles in this series include: Creative Embellishing (9781843404613), Complete Feltmaking (9781843403692), Complete Origami (9781843403975), Complete Ceramics (9781843404828) and Complete Jewellery (9781843404590).
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Pavilion Books
ISBN-13
9781911163268
eBay Product ID (ePID)
225094066
Product Key Features
Book Title
How to Work with Leather: Easy Techniques and over 20 Great Projects
Author
Katherine Pogson
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Decorative Art
Publication Year
2016
Number of Pages
160 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
220mm
Item Width
220mm
Item Weight
550 g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Katherine Pogson
Series Title
How to
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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