This early manual is a fascinating read for any craft enthusiast or historian, but also contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Intended as an easy reference in leatherwork with extensive illustration in the form of diagrams and photographs. A comprehensive guide to basic leatherwork. Contents Include: Leather and Its Use, Workshop and Tools, Simple Processes, Leather Braiding, Decorating Leather, Suggested Projects, Care of Leather, Tanning Leather, Your Opportunities and a list of further Books About Leatherwork. Many of the earliest books, particularly those...

This text comprises a wonderfully detailed and expansive handbook for crafting in a variety of common mediums, including metal, leather, wood, rope, yarn, pottery, and stone. This is the perfect book for anyone with an interest in crafting, but will particularly appeal to those who like to use a number of different materials in their creations. Many antique books such as this are increasingly costly and hard to come by, and this test is republished here in the hope that its lessons can continue to be of use to those interested for years to come. This antique book has been elected for modern...

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subject of leather. The titles in this range include "A Guide to the Decoration of Leather" "Tools for Leatherwork" "The Vegetable Tanning Process" and many more. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment,...