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

Description: Leatherwork by Chris Taylor 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 FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New 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 * Notes Features and reviews in Crafts magazine, Craft & Design magazine and Society of Master Saddlers News. Reviews in Workbox and Workshop on the Web. 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. Promotional Features and reviews in Crafts magazine, Craft & Design magazine and Society of Master Saddlers News. Reviews in Workbox and Workshop on the Web. Description for Sales People 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.Chris Taylor is a qualified master saddler and runs training courses in leatherwork. Details ISBN1847971369 Author Chris Taylor Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd Year 2009 ISBN-10 1847971369 ISBN-13 9781847971364 Format Hardcover Pages 176 Imprint The Crowood Press Ltd Subtitle A Practical Guide Place of Publication Ramsbury Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 745.531 Short Title LEATHERWORK Language English Media Book Birth 1956 Translated from English AU Release Date 2009-12-31 NZ Release Date 2009-12-31 Publication Date 2009-12-31 UK Release Date 2009-12-31 Audience General Illustrations Line drawings, color; Halftones, color; Illustrations Alternative 9781785000577 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161635812;

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