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A Practical Illustrated Sourcebook of Techniques and Projects
Valerie Michael
ISBN: 9781844034741
Format: Paperback
Publisher:Octopus Publishing Group
Edition: illustrated edition
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Useful for the leatherworker, this book presents key techniques - such as finishing edges, paring and hand stitching, attaching studs and straps, decorating surfaces, and more. It also contains ten projects that are suitable for developing levels of skill, from belts and wallets to quilted work, and three different types of leather bag.
At last! A leather working book for amateurs by a top professional. Valerie Michael guides the leatherworker through techniques and projects, showcasing the very best of her knowledge and experience. After a thorough presentation of each of the key techniques - such as finishing edges, paring and hand stitching, making pockets, attaching studs and straps and decorating surfaces - there are ten projects, suitable for developing levels of skill, from belts and wallets to quilted work and three different types of leather bag. Not only is this book an ideal introduction to a centuries-old craft, but its comprehensive treatment of materials, tools and techniques makes it an invaluable work of reference.
| ISBN | 1844034747 | | Volumes | 1 | | ISBN13 | 9781844034741
(What's this?) | | Weight (grammes) | 472 | | Publisher | Octopus Publishing Group | | Published in | London | | Imprint | Cassell Illustrated | | Previous ISBN | 9780304345113 | | Format | Paperback | | Height (mm) | 260 | | Publication date | 04 Mar 2006 | | Width (mm) | 210 | | DEWEY | 745.531 | | Spine width (mm) | 12 | | DEWEY edition | DC22 | | Academic level | General | | Pages | 128 | |
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* What is Leather?; * The Workshop; * Materials; * Metal Fittings; * Designing and pattern making; * Dyeing and Finishing; * Edge Finishing; * Parking and 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.
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