Leatherwork: A Manual of Techniques
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| Rating | : | 4.85 (523 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1861267428 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-17 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
He is a craftsman of many years' experience and was a craft teacher at Morley College specializing in leatherwork. Geoffrey West studied Art and Design at Brixton School of Building. Resident - Croydon, Surrey
Very comprehensive Bought this book as a gift for family who have found it to be very informative, easy to read with good photos and diagrams to follow. Highly recommended. "good information" according to Bob L Keilmann. great book for info on this topic. good ideas to work from. well printed and nice pictures to clarify text. Leather Really likedm the book had some nice projects to work with and helpful tips . I had this book a few years ago and lost it in a divorce. Go figure
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. Leather is a strong and versatile material, which is highly suitable for handicrafts. This book offers 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; and a range of interesting projects.
He is a craftsman of many years' experience and was a craft teacher at Morley College specializing in leatherwork. Resident - Croydon, Surrey . About the Author Geoffrey West studied Art and Design at Brixton School of Building