The Art and Craft of Leather: Leatherworking tools and techniques explained in detail
 | Average Customer Rating: Recommend Creating handsome leather products is an enjoyable and rewarding hobby, but it's a craft that requires training and specialized tools. This attractive volume presents beginners with the information and instruction they need to get started. Following a brief illustrated history of leathercraft, the authors describe how animal hides are processed into various types and grades of leather. The heart of this book begins with an introduction to leatherworking tools--mallets, awls,… Product details and pricing info |
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3 Customer Reviews Posted
- Very Interesting Content
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This book wasn't exactly what I expected it would be. It is more of a history of the development of the uses of leather which I found really interesting. It lists many leatherworking techniques, the tools used and shows how to use the techniques...some of which I wasn't aware. If you love working with leather this is a good book for you! - 2008-11-22, 1 of 1 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Great Book on Leather Crafting
- This is a great book on leather crafting for myself as a beginner and to teach other people. A good starter book for those who have some arts and craft experience especially sewing, and other crafts, such as painting, ceramic, mold making, paper crafts, etc. Fantastic photograhs with step-by-step instructions.
- 2008-04-24, 1 of 1 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Great addition to any crafters library...
- Very good leather working book that gives a superior introduction to the art of leather craft, including insight to old world crafting. I gave it four stars because it is more geared to the intermediate and professional crafter who has an understanding of leather, dyes, tools and machinery used. Also, the projects, though well photographed and explained, might be a bit too overwhelming for the beginner. These are less practice projects as much as they are functional and art pieces. The tools used are professional, not to be confused with the low cost hobbyist tools one can order from Tandy or other craft stores. The machinery pictured can run into the hundreds and thousands of dollars, not something that you would invest in if you intend to make leathercraft a casual pursuit. Even the dyes, adhesives, wax, and paint introduction are important parts in the production of an aesthetic leather project. I would have liked the authors to delve into more areas, especially old world techniques, but this book does whet one's appetite to pursue the craft deeper. The only major criticism I had was in the author's statement on page 42, where she states that steel hammers are used for stamping. In the illustrations you see a ballpeen hammer (!) being used ! That's a half star deduction right there.Rawhide mallets, preferably Osborne, are the best in my opinion. Overall, the book would be a welcome addition to the leathercrafters library.Leathercraft ToolsLeathercraft an Early Craft Book (An Early craft book)Leathercraft Lacing and Saddle Stitching. Book Three.Leathercraft For AmateursHome Tanning and Leathercraft Simplified107 leathercraft designs in actual sizeGeneral LeathercraftLeather BraidingLeathercraft, you can wear: A complete basic course in leathercraft and 36 projects you can wear with step-by-step instructionsThe Art of Making Leather Cases, Vol. 1
- 2008-04-15, 4 of 4 people found this review helpful, Rated:
