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Leatherworking Handbook A Practical Illustrated Sourcebook of Techniques and Projects

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ISBN-10: 1844034747

ISBN-13: 9781844034741

Edition: 2006

Authors: Valerie Michael

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Description:

."..specifies tools and equipment and lists the materials necessary to sew, dye, glue, and finish each project...instructions are concise enough to offer craft enthusiasts of differing skill levels a range of projects to undertake."-- "Booklist . ."..excellent and easy-to-understand introduction to classic leatherworking...."-- "LJ . 128 pages, 26 color illus., 152 b/w illus., 8 1/4 x 10 1/4.
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Book details

List price: $19.99
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
Publication date: 8/1/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 128
Size: 8.30" wide x 10.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.100
Language: English

Acknowledgements
Introduction
What is Leather?
Tanning
Cow hide
Skins
The Workshop
Tools for leatherworking
Tool preparation and maintenance
Materials
Threads
Dyes
Leather dressings and polishes
Adhesives
Linings
Reinforcements
Metal Fittings
Buckles
Locks
Stud fastenings
Rings
Preparing metal fittings
Designing and Pattern Making
The design brief
Cutting out
Dyeing and Finishing
Dyeing
Finishing
Edge Finishing
Cut-edge finishing
Turned-edge finishing
Bound-edge finishing
Piped seams
Paring or Skiving, Splitting and Channelling
Paring or skiving
Splitting
Channelling
Gluing
Hand Stitching
Saddle stitch
Box stitch
Butt stitch
Back stitch
Gussets
One-piece cut-edged gusset
Three-piece cut-edged gusset
U-shaped cut-edged gusset
U-shaped bound-edged gusset
Pockets
Flat pockets
Gusseted pockets
Hanging pockets
Attaching Locks, Buckles and Studs
Locks
Buckles
Studs
Straps and Handles
Shoulder straps
Handles
Moulding and Surface Decoration
Moulding
Surface Decoration
Beginners' Projects
Hide belt
Purse
Mask
Intermediate Projects
Wallet and passport holder
Folding-top bag
Small briefcase
Advanced Projects
Box bag
Moulded shoulder bag
Quilted belt
Large shoulder bag
Glossary
Suppliers
Useful Addresses
Courses
Museums to Visit
Further Reading
Index