| Leatherwork - A Manual of Techniques Contributor(s): West, Geoffrey (Author) |
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ISBN: 1861267428 ISBN-13: 9781861267429 Publisher: Crowood Press (UK) OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2005 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Leatherwork - Technology & Engineering | Materials Science - General - Crafts & Hobbies | Fiber Arts & Textiles |
| Dewey: 745.531 |
| LCCN: TT290 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 7.3" W x 9.4" (1.00 lbs) 160 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher 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. |