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Format:Hardcover
Great product. A lot of beautiful pictures and projects. Materials are explained in detail. Certainly recommend for beginners.
I bought three books including "Art of Hand Sewing Leather" and "Gorgeous Leather Crafts: 30 Projects to Stamp, Stencil, Weave and Tool " but this one was certainly the most valuable one for me.
I bought three books including "Art of Hand Sewing Leather" and "Gorgeous Leather Crafts: 30 Projects to Stamp, Stencil, Weave and Tool " but this one was certainly the most valuable one for me.
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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Great addition to any crafters library...
15 April 2008
Format:Hardcover
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
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Great intro to the history & small projects with leather.
7 Feb 2010
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I recently was given an old set of leather working tools and became enamored with small projects. Everything local is very oriented towards Tandy Products and I was looking for something different. This is written by 2 women from Spain and the book has a very Moorish / North African feel. It is a very practical short history of leather, then a god overview of techniques, and then some intorductory projects including weaving, carving, painting and tooling of different leathers. There also is a section with pictures of Modern & old Leather Art. Much more than a coffee-table book!
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
The Art and Craft of Leather Working Tools
24 April 2009
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
The book is great in helping a person to select the right tool and how to use it. So many small things to know and book takes you there.
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