Leatherwork

Leatherwork
Author :
Publisher : Crowood
Total Pages : 286
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781847973481
ISBN-13 : 1847973485
Rating : 4/5 (81 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Leatherwork by : Geoffrey West

Download or read book Leatherwork written by Geoffrey West and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2011-10-18 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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