The Art and Craft of Leather by Maria Teresa Llado I Riba
Creating handsome leather products is an enjoyable and rewarding hobby, but it's a craft that requires training and specialized tools. This attractive volume presents beginners with the information and instruction they need to get started. Following a brief illustrated history of leathercraft, the authors describe how animal hides are processed into various types and grades of leather. The heart of this book begins with an introduction to leatherworking tools--mallets, awls, bevellers, groovers, special needles, coloring and dying agents, and others. Next, the authors demonstrate techniques and the use of tools for embossing, cutting, sewing, and shaping. They conclude with detailed, photo-illustrated instructions for eight different projects, which include construction of a beautiful leather basket, an elegant serving tray, a unique clock face, a stylish picture frame, a handsome set of scrapbook covers, and several more beautiful items. Hundreds of instructive color photos and a useful glossary.
Pascual I. Miro, Eva: - Eva Pascual i Mir3 studied Art History at the University of Barcelona and currently works as an expert in documenting furniture collections and decorative art for a number of museums. She has written widely on various art media.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780764160813 |
| ISBN 10 | 0764160818 |
| Title | The Art and Craft of Leather |
| Author | Maria Teresa Llado I Riba |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Peterson's Guides,U.S. |
| Year published | 2008-03-01 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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