Leatherwork: A Practical Guide by Chris Taylor (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Leatherwork by Chris Taylor Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Topics covered:A guide to leather and the tools used for leatherworkingBasic techniques including joining leather and plaitingDesign and cutting patternsDecoration - curving, stamping and colouringProjects ranging from making boxes to a bridleCare and repair of leather Publisher Description Leatherwork is a centuries-old craft which is as absorbing and enjoyable today as ever. This book introduces the basic tools and techniques needed before explaining more advanced ideas for designing and decorating leather. With an easy-to-follow text, step-by-step photogrpahs and explanatory line drawings, this practical book describes how to use those techniques to make handmade items with a professional finish. Topics covered: *A guide to leather and tools used for leatherworking *Basic techniques including joining leather and plaiting *Design and cutting patterns *Decoration – curving, stamping and colouring *Projects ranging from making boxes to a bridle Care and repair of leather AUTHOR Chris Taylor has always done leatherwork as a hobby, his interest in saddlery started by making practical repairs to his own tack. He quickly found he had a natural talent. This led to him seeking training and joining the Society of Master Saddlers, which eventually led to his appointment as a qualified master saddler. He has worked for a range of clients and a recommendation from Leeds Armoury led him to China to study and reconstruct a 2400 year old saddle discovered at the Subeixi Cemetery in the Turpan Basin. Recognized for his reconstruction of Roman leatherwork, he has received commissions from around the world. SELLING POINTS *Leatherworking is one of the oldest crafts known to man and in modern times there is still a demand for high quality leather goods *This practical book introduces the techniques needed for leatherwork and the reader is encouraged to develop their own techniques and enjoy the rewards of this beautiful craft *Joining leather and plaiting, design and cutting patterns and decoration are all covered *Beautifully illustrated with 180 step-by-step photographs and 20 explanatory line drawings ILLUSTRATIONS 180 colour photographs * Author Biography Chris Taylor has always done leatherwork as a hobby, his interest in saddlery started by making practical repairs to his own tack. He quickly found he had a natural talent. This led to him seeking training and joining the Society of Master Saddlers, which eventually led to his appointment as a qualified master saddler. He has worked for a range of clients and a recommendation from Leeds Armoury led him to China to study and reconstruct a 2400 year old saddle discovered at the Subeixi Cemetery in the Turpan Basin. Recognized fro his reconstruction of Roman leatherwork, he has received commissions from around the world. Details ISBN 1847971369 ISBN-13 9781847971364 Title Leatherwork Author Chris Taylor Format Hardcover Year 2009 Pages 176 Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd GE_Item_ID:22929902; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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