Leatherwork: A Manual of Techniques
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.
- Author
- Geoffrey West
- Format
- paperback
- Pages
- 160
- Publisher
- Crowood Press
- Language
- english
- ISBN
- 9781861267429
- Release date
- 2005
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