Leathercraft As A Hobby - A Manual of Methods of Working in Leather
Author | : Clifford Pyle |
Publisher | : Read Books Ltd |
Total Pages | : 137 |
Release | : 2016-09-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781473356627 |
ISBN-13 | : 1473356628 |
Rating | : 4/5 (27 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: 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, Appliqué, 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.