- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: Cassell Illustrated; 2nd Revised edition edition (1 Dec 1994)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0304345113
- ISBN-13: 978-0304345113
- Product Dimensions: 26.1 x 21.2 x 1.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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- #31 in Books > Home & Garden > Crafts > Leathercrafts
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All you need to know: It is often difficult when you approach a subject with little or no knowledge as to the best place to start. This was the same with me and leatherworking. However, this book has proved to be invaluable to me. It is clear, concise and easy to follow, taking you from the basics to advanced with confidence. There are no corners cut and the manner is authoritative without being intimidating. A thoroughly good manual and an essential for anyone taking up this fascinating craft. --Amazon.co.uk
A breath of fresh air! It has been a long time since a book about Leathercraft held my interest like this one does. I have worked in this field for more than twenty years and books on the craft are fairly hit and miss with the subject. Valeries book is well layed out and very informitive. Good descriptive text and pictures, make the projects therein, a breeze. Although it is a small selection of how to skills for the Leathercrafter, the selection is different and challenging. Highly recommended for schools etc. --Amazon.co.uk
Ideal for the beginner, informative yet accessible. From fumbling blindly and trying to learn the basics of what seems to be a dying skill I was delighted to discover Valerie Michael's book. It is well written and illustrated clearly, the background information is useful without being baffling to the novice, and the projects are easy enough for developing essential skills but challenging enough to maintain interest. I feel I am no longer fumbling blindly, and know how to direct my practice of this enjoyable craft. Well done Valerie! --Amazon.co.uk --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
A breath of fresh air! It has been a long time since a book about Leathercraft held my interest like this one does. I have worked in this field for more than twenty years and books on the craft are fairly hit and miss with the subject. Valeries book is well layed out and very informitive. Good descriptive text and pictures, make the projects therein, a breeze. Although it is a small selection of how to skills for the Leathercrafter, the selection is different and challenging. Highly recommended for schools etc. --Amazon.co.uk
Ideal for the beginner, informative yet accessible. From fumbling blindly and trying to learn the basics of what seems to be a dying skill I was delighted to discover Valerie Michael's book. It is well written and illustrated clearly, the background information is useful without being baffling to the novice, and the projects are easy enough for developing essential skills but challenging enough to maintain interest. I feel I am no longer fumbling blindly, and know how to direct my practice of this enjoyable craft. Well done Valerie! --Amazon.co.uk --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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."..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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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'd like all how-to books to be made this way. It just tells you everything you need to know in a clear manner, and moves you on the way of leatherworking through projects of increasing difficullty. If you wanna know about leathercrafting, you can't use your money better.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A breath of fresh air! It has been a long time since a book about Leathercraft held my interest like this one does. I have worked in this field for more than twenty years and books on the craft are fairly hit and miss with the subject.
Valeries book is well layed out and very informitive. Good descriptive text and pictures, make the projects therein, a breeze. Although it is a small selection of how to skills for the Leathercrafter, the selection is different and challenging. Highly recommended for schools etc.
Valeries book is well layed out and very informitive. Good descriptive text and pictures, make the projects therein, a breeze. Although it is a small selection of how to skills for the Leathercrafter, the selection is different and challenging. Highly recommended for schools etc.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
From fumbling blindly and trying to learn the basics of what seems to be a dying skill I was delighted to discover Valerie Michael's book. It is well written and illustrated clearly, the background information is useful without being baffling to the novice, and the projects are easy enough for developing essential skills but challenging enough to maintain interest. I feel I am no longer fumbling blindly, and know how to direct my practice of this enjoyable craft. Well done Valerie!
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Good book - not quite what i was expecting as I thought the projects in there would be modern and they seem a little dated but it could be the photography that gives it a dated... Read more
Published 11 months ago by V. Fraser
Good book, but not quite what I was after
This book looks good if you are interested in making hard leather goods, brieficases, boxes etc. I was more interested in making soft leather goods such as handbags or purses that... Read more
Published 11 months ago by JB
Great read and learning
Great book for advanced beginners and those selecting their preferred craft methods. There was an insert for 2010 courses, which is great, too
Published on 28 Dec 2009 by P. Gerstle
All you need to know
It is often difficult when you approach a subject with little or no knowledge as to the best place to start. This was the same with me and leatherworking. Read more
Published on 16 July 2003 by Marc Whiffen
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