Book "LEATHER WORK - Materials, tools and projects" - Otis INGRAMS

An elegant work that invites you to learn about a jewel of artistic craftsmanship: leather goods.

More than 250 color photographs and 20 black and white diagrams.

All enthusiasts who wish to learn how to work with leather and wish to create elegant and practical objects will be guided by the advice that a seasoned craftsman provides in this beautiful work.

Soft, supple, strong or resistant, leather has several finishes, sources of a multitude of creations within reach of all creative hands.

Accompanied by a leather craftsman, founder of a leather design workshop in London, readers will discover with pleasure:

► Types of leather:

Under the fingers of a master tanner, this material is transformed into an infinite number of textures, finishes and colours: the author indicates the most appropriate uses for each type.

► Leatherworking tools:

The diversity of leatherwork tools requires a detailed presentation, in order to know how to recognize and use them.

► The templates:

A work of precision and mastery, leatherwork requires correctly reading a pattern and reproducing a template to end up with a perfect piece.

► The finishes:

Saddle stitches, crossed stitches, riveting or straight lacing are highlighted by photographic focus.

► 20 projects to do yourself:

From wallets to toiletry bags, hanging shelves or messenger bags.

The highlights of this book:

- A passionate author, a professional craftsman, who delivers his advice with simplicity.

- Easy to make projects, useful in everyday life and which only require basic tools.

- Numerous photographs, illustrating the stages of production and showing the difficult points.

- A refined model, which highlights the beauty of the material worked and the objects created.

144 pages

Book dimensions: 21 x 25 cm

Weight: 800 grams

Cover: Hardcover

Author: Otis INGRAMS

Photographs: Simon BROWN

Publisher: Vigot Editions

Release: February 2018

ISBN: 978-2-7114-2503-7

SUMMARY :
Introduction :
. My passion for leather
. Types of leather
. The tools
. Working with templates
I - Sewing:
. The saddle stitch
. The cross stitch
. Belt
. Wallet
. Waste paper basket
. Magnetic collage
. Hanging mirror
. Square leather armchair
II- Lacing and weaving:
. Cut laces and straps
. Basic weaving techniques
. Straight lacing
. Cross lacing
. Apron
. Log basket
. Toiletry bag
. Woven bench
. Tote backpack
III - Folding and riveting:
. Tubular rivets
. Copper solid rivets
. Glasses case
. Bell keychain
. Hanging shelves
. Messenger bag
IV - Plating and forming:
. Wet forming
. Wall clock
. Marquetry serving trolley
. Table top
. Lampshade
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