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Leather expert Nigel Armitage presents an easy-to-follow guide to the skills and techniques required to make high-quality leather belts.   For leather crafters of all levels and anyone interested in crafting their own leather belts. Belts are underestimated as simple and easy, but a lot of planning and measuring are required to ensure the production of a good leather belt that fits its owner, serves its purpose, looks good, is durable, and, most importantly, is of high quality. But designing and creating leather belts can also be enjoyable and satisfying for leatherworkers of all levels. A clear and easy-to-follow guide both for makers of belts and those just starting their leatherworking journey.The 12 projects in these pages include a Yeoman's Belt, Ranger Belt, Sam Browne Belt, Bushcraft Belt, and much more. Armitage guides you step by step through the tools and techniques you’ll need to create leather belts that will last for generations and be the envy of everyone who sees them.

Learn traditional leather craft methods from a custom craftsman, then apply them as you make projects that will become heirlooms In this modern age of technology and speed, what is taught in master leather crafter Nigel Armitage's renowned workshop follows a very traditional and timeless theme. Here, for the first time, he offers a learning resource and projects for leather crafters who believe that high quality matters, both in how you make things, and in the finished results. Enjoy learning the time-tested approach to leathercrafting, as Armitage helps you learn traditional techniques and projects that use them in modern ways. From beginner projects like a simple card holder, to intermediate projects like a belt, to advanced projects like a round-bottom bag, each project, while modern in terms of using new tools and materials, is still very much seated in the foundations of the craft.If you appreciate longevity that spans generations, the latter, then this book will meet your expectations and take your leather creations further than you might think possible.