Description - Leatherwork by Geoffrey West
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 AUTHOR: Geoffrey West studied Art and Design at Brixton School of Building. He is a craftsman of many years' experience and was a craft teacher at Morley College specialising in leatherwork. 120 b/w photos
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