Complete Leatherwork
Easy techniques and over 20 great projects
Published on 3. August 2009
Book
Hardback
160 pages
978-1-84340-484-2 (ISBN)
Description
Boasting countless benefits and applications, hand-made leather ware is a durable and time-worn material that can be used for fashion and home projects. With Complete Leatherwork, any crafter can learn the art of creating contemporary designs with minimum fuss.
This exciting new book covers all aspects of leatherworking, from simple techniques covering all the basic materials, threads, dyes and adhesives, as well as designing and pattern making, paring or skiving, splitting or channelling, and some slightly more advanced techniques such as moulding and surface decoration. Each technique is carefully explained in detail with step-by-step instructions and accompanied by several projects to keep you constantly inspired.
From a cheerful hide belt and purse to an everlasting passport holder and folding top bag, this spirited primer offers a range of projects for beginner and advanced leatherworker. Once the crafter has become comfortable with basic techniques, she/he can graduate to more complex leatherworking techniques in the advanced chapter. This book includes everything you need to bring the highly sought after handcrafted leather to your wardrobe and your home. (20,000 words)
Collins & Brown is proud to expand on this ever-popular series with this new title that will surely win over young and trendy crafters. Other titles in this series include: Creative Embellishing (9781843404613), Complete Feltmaking (9781843403692), Complete Origami (9781843403975), Complete Ceramics (9781843404828) and Complete Jewellery (9781843404590).
A comprehensive guide to all aspects of leatherworking
Includes dyeing, finishing and hand stitching
Step-by-step techniques & a range of exciting projects
Includes more advanced techniques to extend your skills
This exciting new book covers all aspects of leatherworking, from simple techniques covering all the basic materials, threads, dyes and adhesives, as well as designing and pattern making, paring or skiving, splitting or channelling, and some slightly more advanced techniques such as moulding and surface decoration. Each technique is carefully explained in detail with step-by-step instructions and accompanied by several projects to keep you constantly inspired.
From a cheerful hide belt and purse to an everlasting passport holder and folding top bag, this spirited primer offers a range of projects for beginner and advanced leatherworker. Once the crafter has become comfortable with basic techniques, she/he can graduate to more complex leatherworking techniques in the advanced chapter. This book includes everything you need to bring the highly sought after handcrafted leather to your wardrobe and your home. (20,000 words)
Collins & Brown is proud to expand on this ever-popular series with this new title that will surely win over young and trendy crafters. Other titles in this series include: Creative Embellishing (9781843404613), Complete Feltmaking (9781843403692), Complete Origami (9781843403975), Complete Ceramics (9781843404828) and Complete Jewellery (9781843404590).
A comprehensive guide to all aspects of leatherworking
Includes dyeing, finishing and hand stitching
Step-by-step techniques & a range of exciting projects
Includes more advanced techniques to extend your skills
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Product notice
With dust jacket
Illustrations
200 colour photographs
Dimensions
Height: 220 mm
Width: 220 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
756 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84340-484-2 (9781843404842)
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Person
Katherine Pogson specialises in distinctive leather treatments including sculpted vessels, accessories and bespoke pieces for interiors. An up and coming designer with a client list featuring Donna Karan and Trussardi, Katherine is based in the Cockpit Arts Depot, London.