Leatherwork (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781447421795)

This fascinating text comprises a thoroughly comprehensive handbook for the leatherworker. Complete with a plethora of detailed illustrations and helpful photographs, this guide is perfect for the beginner whilst also being of immense value as a reference book for the seasoned professional. A text that will appeal to anyone with an interest in leatherworking, this antique text is well deserving of a place in any collection of leathercrafting literature. Chapters contained herein include: 'Leather and Tools'; 'Making Paper Patterns and Cutting Out Leathers'; 'Thonging, Sewing and Skiving'; 'Lining and Introducing Gussets'; 'Fastening, Handles, and Pockets'; 'Tooling'; 'Modelling'; 'Staining, Pressing, and Renovation of Leather'... and more. We are proud to republish this text now complete with a new introduction to the topic.

Author: I. P. Roseman
ISBN-10: 1447421795
ISBN-13: 9781447421795
Publisher: Ind Press
Language: English
Published: 08/12/2011
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.29lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.23d