Get Started in Leather Crafting: Step-by-Step Techniques and Tips for Crafting Success - Couverture souple

Laier, Tony; Laier, Kate

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1497203465 ISBN 13 : 9781497203464

Editeur : Design Originals, 2017

Synopsis

Discover leather crafting, an enjoyable craft that lasts a lifetime!

• Must-have guide for working with leather
• Beginner-friendly to help you get started, and a concise reference for experienced leather artists
• Learn essential techniques with comprehensive presentations of the basics of leather preparation, how to use stamps, punches, cutters, & other tools, coloring, applying finishes, and assembly
• Learn skills & tips from crafting experts from forming, moulding, & embossing to creative stitching, lacing, & braiding
• Step-by-step with color photos, including a traditional floral carving project

Historic, classic, creative, and fun, leather crafting is a craft for all ages! Whether you are just a beginner looking to get started, or an experienced leather artist in need of a concise reference, Get Started in Leathercrafting is your guide to an enjoyable craft that lasts a lifetime.

Master leather artisans Tony and Kay Laier introduce you to the basics of leather preparation, and show you how to use stamps, punches, cutters, and other essential tools. They provide expert tips on edge finishing methods, and take you step-by-step through a traditional floral carving project.

From forming, moulding, and embossing leather to creative stitching, lacing, and braiding, this book will teach you the skills you'll need to make beautiful belts, wallets, purses, holsters, cases, jewelry, home accessories, and more. Get started leather crafting with confidence!

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Tony Laier has over 40 years experience in the leather industry as an award-winning leather artist, designer, writer and teacher. Currently Director of Research and Development for Silver Creek Leather Company, Tony is also the master tooler for Steel Strike Leather Products, Inc., a high-end leather furniture company in Buena Vista, Colorado. Kay Laier is an instructional writer with more than 40 years experience in the leather arts. Kay is also a multi-media and computer artist, with a BFA from Texas Tech University.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Design Originals
• Date d'édition: 2017
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1497203465
• ISBN 13: 9781497203464
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 48
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible