Leatherwork: A Practical Guide

by Chris Taylor

Leatherwork is a centuries-old craft which is as absorbing and enjoyable today as ever. This book introduces the basic tools and techniques needed before explaining more advanced ideas for designing and decorating leather. With an easy-to-follow text, step-by-step photographs and explanatory line drawings, this practical book describes how to use those techniques to make handmade items with a professional finish.Topics covered include: a guide to leather and the tools used for leatherworking; basic techniques including joining leather and plaiting; design and cutting patterns; decoration - curving, stamping and colouring; projects ranging from making boxes to a bridle; care and repair of leather. The versatility of leather makes it an ideal medium for creativity and experimentation, and this practical book explains the techniques that can be used to make a range of objects. Beautifully illustrated with 180 step-by-step photographs and 20 explanatory line drawings.

188 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 1, 2010

About the author

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This is Chris Taylor, born 1956.

Reviews

[Ligaya · Rating 1 out of 5]

Despite this book being published in 2009, I thought it was from the 1970s. There is a great deal of information here but the book is so poorly designed that it is a trial to read. It would have been much improved if there were photos that accompanied the techniques that were written about. In the very beginning of the book, basic tools are described but not identified in a photo! Simple graphics would have easily explained stitching instructions. Vocabulary is used that is not defined, many photographs are poorly shot, and of the few projects presented most are irrelevant (coin pouch?, belt pouch?, drinks coaster?).