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

An elegant book that invites you to discover a flagship of artistic craftsmanship: leather goods.

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

All enthusiasts who wish to learn leatherwork and create elegant and practical objects will be guided by the advice a seasoned artisan provides in this beautiful book.

Soft, supple, strong, or resistant, leather offers various finishes, leading to a multitude of creations accessible to all creative hands.

Accompanied by a leather goods artisan, founder of a leather design workshop in London, readers will enjoy discovering:

► Types of leather:

Under the fingers of a master tanner, this material transforms into an infinity of textures, finishes, and colors: the author indicates the most appropriate uses for each type.

► Leatherworking tools:

The diversity of leatherworking tools requires a detailed presentation to know how to recognize and use them.

► Templates:

A work of precision and mastery, leather goods require correctly reading a pattern and reproducing a template to achieve a perfect piece.

► Finishes:

Saddle stitches, cross stitches, rivet installation, or straight lacing are showcased through photographic close-ups.

► 20 DIY projects:

From a wallet to a toiletry bag, including hanging shelves or a messenger bag.

- A passionate author, a professional artisan, who shares his advice with simplicity.

- Easy-to-make projects, useful for daily life, that only require basic tools.

- Numerous photographs illustrating the production steps and highlighting difficult points.

- A refined layout that emphasizes the beauty of the worked material and the created objects.

144 pages

Book dimensions: 21 x 25 cm

Weight: 800 grams

Cover: Hardcover

Author: Otis INGRAMS

Photographs: Simon BROWN

Publisher: Éditions Vigot

Publication: February 2018

ISBN: 978-2-7114-2503-7

TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Introduction:
. My passion for leather
. Types of leather
. Tools
. Working with templates
I - Sewing:
. Saddle stitch
. Cross stitch
. Belt
. Wallet
. Wastepaper basket
. Magnetic pinboard
. Hanging mirror
. Square leather armchair
II - Lacing and weaving:
. Cutting laces and strips
. Basic weaving techniques
. Straight lacing
. Cross lacing
. Apron
. Log basket
. Toiletry bag
. Woven bench
. Tote backpack
III - Folding and riveting:
. Tubular rivets
. Solid copper rivets
. Glasses case
. Bell keyring
. Hanging shelves
. Messenger bag
IV - Veneering and forming:
. Wet forming
. Wall clock
. Marquetry side table
. Tabletop
. Lampshade
Acknowledgements