ENGLISH

Leatherwork: A Manual of Techniques

By Geoffrey West

Book information

Publisher
crowood press
Year
2005
ISBN
1861267428, 9781861267429
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
8 MB (8114705 bytes)
Edition
New edition
Pages
160\0
Time added
2018-05-05 05:46:23
Hobbies & Home;Materials Science;Materials & MaterLeathercrafts;Needlecrafts & Textile Crafts;Crafts

Description

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. 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.

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