| Leatherworking Handbook: A Practical Illustrated Sourcebook of Techniques and Projects Contributor(s): Michael, Valerie (Author) |
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ISBN: 1844034747 ISBN-13: 9781844034741 Publisher: Cassell OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2006 Annotation: Valerie Michael--a founding member of the Association of Design Leatherworkers--has created the definitive guide to this popular and age-old craft. Oriented to the beginner, it thoroughly presents all the materials, tools, and key techniques in easy-to-follow photographs: finishing edges, paring and hand-stitching, making pockets, attaching studs and straps, and decorating surfaces. The well-chosen projects take into account developing skills, and range from belt and wallets to quilted items and bags. An invaluable reference work. .,."Instructions are concise enough to offer craft enthusiasts of differing skill levels a range of projects to undertake."--"Booklist." "Excellent and easy-to-understand introduction to classic leatherworking."--"Library Journal." |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Leatherwork |
| Dewey: 745.531 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 8.2" W x 10.2" (1.10 lbs) 128 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: At last! A leather working book for amateurs by a top professional. Valerie Michael guides the leatherworker through techniques and projects, showcasing the very best of her knowledge and experience. After a thorough presentation of each of the key techniques - such as finishing edges, paring and hand stitching, making pockets, attaching studs and straps and decorating surfaces - there are ten projects, suitable for developing levels of skill, from belts and wallets to quilted work and three different types of leather bag. Not only is this book an ideal introduction to a centuries-old craft, but its comprehensive treatment of materials, tools and techniques makes it an invaluable work of reference. |