Leathercraft As A Hobby - A Manual of Methods of Working in Leather

This informative book comprises a comprehensive manual of the varying methods used in leatherworking. This text was written primarily for the student in the classroom as a tool for reference and guidance, and as and independent reference point for workers as well as students, wishing to do leather work at home. A brilliant and detailed leatherworking handbook, this text is a must-have for anyone with an interest in embracing this craft as a hobby or profession. Chapters contained herein include: ''The Leather''; ''The Tools''; ''Patterns''; ''Cutting and Skiving''; ''Transferring the Design''; ''Flat Modelling and Embossing''; ''Creasing, Stamping, Stippling and Hot Point''; ''Cutting, Incising, and Carving Leather''; ''Cut-out Work, Appliqué, and Inlay''; ''Applying Gold and Silver Leaf''; and many more. We are proud to republish this antique book here with a new introduction to the topic.