The Leatherworking Handbook: A Practical Illustrated Sourcebook of Techniques and Projects - Couverture souple

Michael, Valerie

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0304345113 ISBN 13 : 9780304345113

Editeur : Cassell Illustrated, 2002

Synopsis

Provides detailed, easy-to-follow information on tools, materials, stitching, decoration and essential skills and techniques of leatherworking. Instructions for practical projects ranging from belts to shoulder bags are given with step-by-step illustrations.

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

All you need to know: It is often difficult when you approach a subject with little or no knowledge as to the best place to start. This was the same with me and leatherworking. However, this book has proved to be invaluable to me. It is clear, concise and easy to follow, taking you from the basics to advanced with confidence. There are no corners cut and the manner is authoritative without being intimidating. A thoroughly good manual and an essential for anyone taking up this fascinating craft. --Amazon.co.uk

A breath of fresh air! It has been a long time since a book about Leathercraft held my interest like this one does. I have worked in this field for more than twenty years and books on the craft are fairly hit and miss with the subject. Valeries book is well layed out and very informitive. Good descriptive text and pictures, make the projects therein, a breeze. Although it is a small selection of how to skills for the Leathercrafter, the selection is different and challenging. Highly recommended for schools etc. --Amazon.co.uk

Ideal for the beginner, informative yet accessible. From fumbling blindly and trying to learn the basics of what seems to be a dying skill I was delighted to discover Valerie Michael's book. It is well written and illustrated clearly, the background information is useful without being baffling to the novice, and the projects are easy enough for developing essential skills but challenging enough to maintain interest. I feel I am no longer fumbling blindly, and know how to direct my practice of this enjoyable craft. Well done Valerie! --Amazon.co.uk

Présentation de l'éditeur

Valerie Michael-a founding member of the Association of Design Leatherworkers-has created the definitive guide to this popular and age-old craft. Oriented to the beginner, it thoroughly presents all the materials, tools, and key techniques in easy-to-follow photographs: finishing edges, paring and hand-stitching, making pockets, attaching studs and straps, and decorating surfaces. The well-chosen projects take into account developing skills, and range from belt and wallets to quilted items and bags. An invaluable reference work.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cassell Illustrated
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0304345113
• ISBN 13: 9780304345113
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 128
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible