West, Geoffrey
Leatherwork: A Manual of Techniques
- ISBN 13:
- 9781861267429
- author:
- West, Geoffrey
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The Crowood Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 189mm X 246mm
- Genre:
- Handicrafts
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Learn the art of leatherworking with this comprehensive manual. Suitable for anyone looking to create practical and aesthetically pleasing articles, the techniques covered in this book are easy to follow and require minimal equipment.
The guide covers various aspects of leatherwork, including tool selection, different types of leather, cutting, bevelling, burnishing, hand-stitching, carving, stamping, and thronging. Tips on avoiding common pitfalls are also provided, along with a range of interesting projects to try.