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.