| Leathercraft As A Hobby - A Manual of Methods of Working in Leather Contributor(s): Pyle, Clifford (Author) |
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ISBN: 144742199X ISBN-13: 9781447421993 Publisher: Loney Press OUR PRICE: $31.34 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Leatherwork - Design | Textile & Costume - Technology & Engineering | Textiles & Polymers |
| Physical Information: 0.34" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.43 lbs) 146 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This informative book comprises a comprehensive manual of the varying methods used in leatherworking. This text was written primarily for the student in the classroom as a tool for reference and guidance, and as and independent reference point for workers as well as students, wishing to do leather work at home. A brilliant and detailed leatherworking handbook, this text is a must-have for anyone with an interest in embracing this craft as a hobby or profession. Chapters contained herein include: 'The Leather'; 'The Tools'; 'Patterns'; 'Cutting and Skiving'; 'Transferring the Design'; 'Flat Modelling and Embossing'; 'Creasing, Stamping, Stippling and Hot Point'; 'Cutting, Incising, and Carving Leather'; 'Cut-out Work, Appliqu , and Inlay'; 'Applying Gold and Silver Leaf'; and many more. We are proud to republish this antique book here with a new introduction to the topic. |