Dimensions
235 x 265 x 18mm
This is a beautiful guide to working with leather
As a material, leather has been in use for thousands of years and yet its unique properties are continually being re-discovered. At the moment leather is becoming quite fashionable and many artists are incorporating it in their work. The book begins with a brief history of the material and its properties. Then the author discusss the material itself - the different types, how to treat it, and the equipment needed to work with it. Finally, there is a wide range of projects which will guide the reader through a variety of techniques to make a broad collection of items from jewellery and clothing to boxes and shoes. All in all, this is an ideal introduction to this fascinating material.