Leather Crafting Starter Book
Tools, Techniques, and 16 Step-by-Step Projects for Beginners (Fox Chapel Publishing) Learn the Basics and Start Making Wallets, Cases, Covers, Bags, Moccasins, & More
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Tools, Techniques, and 16 Step-by-Step Projects for Beginners (Fox Chapel Publishing) Learn the Basics and Start Making Wallets, Cases, Covers, Bags, Moccasins, & More
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As someone who has never worked with leather but would like to I was intrigued when I saw this title available for review on NetGalley.
Leather Crafting Starter Book has an overview of recommended tools, all pictured in clear photos which I found very helpful. It also explains to complete beginners the differences in tanning methods and leathers. The 16 projects included range from wallets, to small dinosaurs and even a bag, and include patterns. Most projects use hand tools, but a sewing machine is also used for a few of them.
My only criticisms are a lack of photos of the adorable leather dinosaurs on the cover, and that I'm not sure I'd make many of the projects. I would, however, definitely use the techniques demonstrated to make my own leather goods. All in all, this seems like a nice book to have as part of a novice leather crafter's library. I certainly intend on buying a copy.
