Description: This fascinating book contains practical instructions and hints for beginners in leatherwork, which promises to introduce to those who have not yet realised the possibilities of leatherwork, a pleasurable craft which is not difficult to practise. A guide to the uninitiated in the purchasing of the most suitable leathers, tools, and essential materials used to obtain the best results in this craft, this text is a veritable must-have for beginners looking to embrace this wonderful and exciting craft. Chapters contained herein include: 'Articles in Soft or Suede Leather', 'Blind Tooling', 'Colouring', 'Embossing', 'Creasing', 'Filling', 'Gilding', 'Incising', 'Inlay Work', 'Machine-sewing', 'Metal Embellishments', 'Modelling', 'Opening', 'Paring', 'Paste-making', et cetera. We are proud to republish this antique book here complete with a new introduction to the subject.
