The leatherworking handbook a practical illustrated sourcebook of techniques and projects

Useful for the leatherworker, this book presents key techniques - such as finishing edges, paring & hand stitching, attaching studs & straps, decorating surfaces, and more. It also contains ten projects that are suitable for developing levels of skill, from belts & wallets to quilted wor...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Michael, Valerie (-)
Formato: Libro
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : Cassell Illustrated 2006
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • What is leather
  • The workshop
  • Materials
  • Metal fittings
  • Designing and pattern making
  • Dyeing and finishing
  • Edge finishing
  • Paring or skiving, splitting and channelling
  • Gluing
  • Hand stitching
  • Gussets
  • Pockets
  • Attaching locks, buckles, and studs
  • Straps and handles
  • Moulding and surface decoration
  • Beginners' projects
  • Intermediate projects
  • Advanced projects.