Leather Work A Practical Manual For Learners

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Leather Work: A Practical Manual For Learners Charles Godfrey Leland Whittaker & co., 1892 Art; Design; Decorative; Art / Design / Decorative; Crafts & Hobbies / General; Decoration and ornament; Leatherwork

This antique text comprises a comprehensive and practical manual for aspiring students of leatherworking, complete with many illustrations and original designs by the author. A wonderfully detailed and helpful guide for beginners and intermediate leatherworkers, this book is a must-read for the discerning student and is well deserving of a place in any collection of antiquarian leatherworking literature. Chapters contained herein include: 'Tools and Materials'; 'Outlining with Tracer or Wheel, and Indenting or Grounding'; 'Outlining Relief by Undercutting and Stuffing'; 'Working up in Relief of Moulding with Tools'; 'Moulding, Stamping and Working in Cuir-Bouilli of Soft Leather'; 'Modelling in Cardboard or Fret-Sawed Moulds'... and many more. We are proud to republish this text here complete with a new prefatory introduction on the subject.

This deluxe reprint Legacy Edition of Paul N. Hasluck's Leather Working With Traditional Projects (previously published as "Leather Working") is full of old-time tips and methods for learning the leather crafter's arts and for making your own traditional projects out of leather. Originally published in 1904, this handy little guide touches on every aspect of leatherworking, including tools, technique, and plans for projects.

Leather is a strong and versatile material, which is highly suitable for handicrafts. Anyone can learn the techniques of leatherworking, and with some basic tools and a little patience can produce articles that are both aesthetically pleasing and practical. Topics covered: Advice on selection of tools and different types of leather; Step-by-step instruction on the techniques of cutting, bevelling, burnishing, hand-stitching, carving, stamping and thronging; Tips on how to avoid common pitfalls; A range of interesting projects; Explanatory line-drawings and photographs throughout.

"The guide for leathercrafters who want a clearly traditional focus, who believe quality matters, and who want to learn traditional techniques to use in modern ways."--back cover