Artistic Leather Work


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The Art of Leather Burning


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A legend in the wood/leather crafting industry presents 12 simple projects, accompanied by full-color illustrations. Detailed instructions for making key chains, jewelry, wallets, journals, belts, and more include practice exercises and safety tips.




Get Started in Leather Crafting


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• The must-have guide for working with leather. • Great book for beginning leather crafters. • Comprehensive presentation of essential techniques. • Handy tips from leather crafting experts. • Well-illustrated with color photos. • Traditional floral carving step-by-step project.




Leather Working Book for Beginners


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Searching for that one book that can take you on an adventurous journey to making lovely leathercraft projects? If this is you, then read on… For those that are new to this craft, leather crafting involves the cutting, molding, painting, dyeing, finishing, and waxing of leathers into beautiful works of art. So, all these procedures usually lead to the creation of very ornate projects like leather pouch, leather clutch bags, and even leather wallets among many others. This art is very beginner-friendly, and trust me when I say that you can learn all the techniques it entails and be a professional in the art by simply learning and being patient. Apart from learning the craft, you can also use it as a means of making money. That is why this book, Leather Working Book for Beginners was written, to give you the thrills and guide needed to make lovely leathercrafts. Upon flipping through the pages of this book, you will; 1. Be more acquainted with what leathercraft entails, its historical timelines, and how it works. 2. Be exposesd to the tips, tricks and techniques (like coloring, waxing, finishing, stamping, carving, sewing, and gluing) used in leathercrafting that will set you on your way to becoming an expert in the art. 3. Be enlightened on the tools and materials needed to get you started. 4. Educated on the safety measures to adhere to when working with cutting tools and other sharp objects. 5. Get started with making lovely leathercrafts with the aid of the 15 project ideas discussed in this book with step-by-step instructions and graphical illustrations to guide you along the process. 6. Be able familiar with leathercrafting mistakes to avoid, including having pre-informed knowledge of the most frequently asked leathercrafting questions. …And a whole lot more! What more are you waiting for? Hone your creative abilities, and build your crafting skills with this beginner's guide to leather working. To begin your journey, simply grab a copy of this book RIGHT NOW




Leathers, Skins and Tools for Artistic Leather Work


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This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to decorating leather, with information on staining, painting, modelling, tools and equipment, and many other related aspects. Written in simple plain language and full of handy tips, this book is ideal for the beginner, and is not to be missed by collectors of classic leatherworking literature. Contents include: “The Charm of Artistic Leatherwork”, “Drawing the Design”, “Tracing”, “Incising”, “Opening”, “Modelling”, “Punching Backgrounds”, “Embossing”, “Colouring”, “Painting Leather with Oil Colour”, “Painting Leather with Water Colours”, “Gilding”, etc. Many vintage books like this are becoming increasingly hard-to-come-by and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality addition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on leatherworking. A helpful workshop companion for anybody interested in working with leather either for fun or for profit.




The Art of Leather Inlay and Overlay


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More than 470 color photos bring in-depth detail to this comprehensive look at the almost forgotten decorative art of leather inlay and overlay. Leather is an often-overlooked textile, with very little documentation on its tools and techniques; this guide fills a crucial gap for the aspiring leather worker. Inlay and overlay skills have historically been passed along orally, and the book begins with a brief introduction of the cowboy boot, since this is the discipline that's become a repository for the art of leather inlay and overlay. Learn what these decorative methods can bring to your work with details on the tools and machinery needed, and clear explanations of the techniques. Also covered are the history of leather inlay and overlay, choosing the best leather, how to pattern and create leather art, and basic sewing machine maintenance. The book finishes with an illustrated, step-by-step guide to three leather projects.




Leather Work


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The Art and Craft of Leather


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Provides step-by-step instruction for leatherworking projects suitable for beginners, and also covers more advanced techniques, and includes information on tools, materials, and a glossary.




The Italian Art of Shoemaking


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An exclusive look inside the world of Moreschi, one of the world’s most prestigious shoemakers. Moreschi is renowned for its exacting standards and unique style, and for producing each and every pair on-site, from the arrival of the leather to boxing and dispatching to stores. The art of shoemaking is detailed throughout this richly illustrated book. Through conversations with the founder, the artisans’ memories, and pictures of dozens of the factory’s creations, a story unfolds that confirms the vast heritage of artisan culture that lies behind Italian production. Moreschi shoes have been worn by the likes of Richard Burton, Liam Neeson, Adrien Brody, Michael Jackson, James Brown, Johnny Cash, and also sports stars such as Michael Jordan, Novak Djokovic, and Alberto Tomba.