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Upholstery: A Complete Course (Paperback)

by David James (Author)

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Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd; Revised edition edition (2 Sep 1999)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1861081189
ISBN-13: 978-1861081186
Product Dimensions: 29.4 x 20.8 x 2.2 cm

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A survey of upholstery techniques and materials, which describes everything from traditional handwork to industrial techniques, to provide a complete overview of the upholstery trade. Line drawings by the author illustrate the text at every step, and five small upholstery projects are included.

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3.0 out of 5 stars An interesting and informative survey of the art of upholste, 18 Sep 1998

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If you're looking for a step-by-step guide or a source-book, look elsewhere. This book is a general introduction to the history of upholstery, with general descriptions of traditional and modern upholstery techniques, of more value to those considering upholstering as a vocation or to the serious hobbyist than to the casual do-it-yourselfer.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Definitive Work, 23 Nov 2008

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I profoundly disagree that this is not a source book - that is exactly what it is for hundreds of professional upholsterers and upholstery/furniture design students. David James is the upholsterer's upholsterer and the acknowledged expert in traditional techniques. He taught for many years at the High Wycombe College (now Bucks University) and was I believe an advisor on their MA course in Furniture Conservation. His books are recommended reading for many courses.

However, it is not a beginners manual and does assume a basic knowledge. It is essentially a reference book for the competent craftsman or those that aspire to a good standard of workmanship. It is a pragmatic book which covers the materials, tools and techniques needed to competently do the job. If you are faced with an unfamiliar chair and wonder exactly how to tackle it and in which order, this will give you the answers. If you are in any way serious about your craft, this should be on your shelf.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Upholstery: A Complete Course, 28 Jun 2009

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Quite an academic book. Good reading. Mostly line drawings, clear instructions. Some photographs at the end. Good as part of my selection of instruction manuals.

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