46 leatherwork projects anyone can do
Schuiling, Geert2017
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Learn to make attractive leather articles with a professional look by mastering a handful of basic techniques. Using the many kinds of available leather, some leatherwork tools, and the 46 original designs and step-by-step instructions in this book, you can produce beautiful and functional handcrafted accessories, gifts, and items for your home. Learn to make attractive leather articles with a professional look by mastering a handful of basic techniques. Using the many kinds of available leather, some leatherwork tools, and the designs in this book, you can produce beautiful and functional handcrafted accessories, gifts, and items for your home. The 46 original projects, both timeless and practical, are lavishly illustrated with over 500 step-by-step photos and styled shots of completed articles, with detailed instructions to ensure that you cannot go wrong. Includes: selection of materials and tools key techniques such as dyeing, cutting, punching, beveling stitches used for the projects inserting zippers how to finish pockets and straps more than 50 templates for projects, with variations projects ranging from earrings, simple bracelets, wallets, and desk accessories to a wood carrier, an overnight bag, and a backpack Beginners can start small with a simple key fob, then build up to belts, a wallet, and bags, while experienced leatherworkers will find inspiration in the contemporary and stylish designs.
Main title:
46 leatherwork projects anyone can do / Geert Schuiling.
Author:
Schuiling, Geert, author
Imprint:
Mechanicsburg : Stackpole Books, 2017.
Collation:
160 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 26 cm
Contents:
ContentsAcknowledgements............................................... ... 6Introduction................................................... .......... 8Tools and their uses ...............................................10Leather........................................................ ........... 14Consumables.................................................... ...... 16Techniques..................................................... ........ 17Stitches used to assemble leather items................23Project preparation................................................28Projects....................................................... ............29Office paraphernalia..................................30Outdoor....................................................44Boxes and hold-alls ...................................51Satchels.....................................................56Jewellery..................................................69Home dcor...............................................74Shoes & belts............................................86Wallets & purses........................................95Handbags................................................101Small stitched items................................113Easy stitch-free items..............................117Templates...................................................... ....... 124
ISBN:
9780811719964 (pbk)
Dewey class:
745.531
LC class:
TT290
Language:
English
Added title:
BRN:
647605