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·The ultimate guide for leather crafters to take their projects to the next level·Includes 22 step-by-step projects that range from simple to complex, such as belts, bracelets, ID tags, key fobs, trays, and more·Learn a variety of leather crafting techniques, including stamping, carving, and braiding to punching, coloring, stitching, and other skill-building techniques to add beautiful details and textures·Overviews are provided on setting up your workspace, installing hardware, transferring patterns, preparing your leather, and other essential basics·Contains an inspiring gallery of finished projects·Authors Tony and Kay Laier are the best-selling authors of Get Started in Leather Crafting

A classic craft reinvented for the modern maker!Love the luxe look of leather but intimidated by what seems like expensive materials, complex designs, and difficult techniques? Think again! Skilled artisan Amy Glatfelter teaches how to make fifteen gorgeous projects in leather using small cuts of material, easy techniques, and inexpensive tools. From buttery-soft clutches and totes to leather-wrapped planters and stylish jewelry, makers will learn to create a variety of updated classics that get better over time. Perfect for absolute beginners, this book starts with an overview of leather and the tools needed, step-by-step instructions, and ten essential leather crafting techniques.The ultimate beginner's guide for an accessible and modern approach to leather craft!Step-by-step lessons for the ten essential leather crafting techniques, including how to cut and stitch leather, punch holes, set snaps and rivets and moreCreate a variety of home décor, jewelry, and personal accessory projects; each project includes detailed instructions, reference photographs, and a pattern

For absolute beginners or passionate wood burners that are curious to work on a new medium, this book by pyrography teacher Michele Y. Parsons is a must-have, detailed guide to leather pyrography. Containing six projects for a bookmark, key fob, journal cover, and more, as well as step-by-step instructions and photography, you'll learn a completely new way to burn! Understand different types of pens and how they interact with leather as opposed to wood, how to fix mistakes, and so much more in this comprehensive guide!

All you need are strips of leather or suede and a few simple materials and you'll be weaving gorgeous purses, pouches, bags, and wallets. No prior leather working experience required! Step-by-step illustrated instructions walk you through how to create each piece. There are 17 projects with endless variations, plus a chapter on how to take what you've learned to create your own designs.. These bags are fun and easy to make, sure to be admired and appreciated wherever you go!

Expand your jewelry-making skills with 26 chic and stylish projects. Learn how to loop, twist, fold, and recolor leather in ways that take leather jewelry beyond camp crafts and onto the fashion runway.

El arte de trabajar el cuero, que permite crear objetos maravillosos con pocos y sencillos instrumentos, se remonta a la antigüedad. A partir de hoy podrá realizar adornos bonitos, útiles y duraderos para la casa y para usted mismo. Las fases de elaboración son fáciles de aprender, gracias también a las ilustraciones que guían todos los pasos: cortar, encolar, perforar, coser, decorar, grabar, colorear. También se pueden ver todos los instrumentos necesarios: tijeras, cuchillas, martillos, escuadra, compás, aguja de lana, hilo encerado, cola, etc. Siguiendo las explicaciones, paso a paso, se pueden crear todos los objetos que se deseen: pulseras decoradas o trenzadas, cinturones, correas, collares... Y también pitilleras, portarretratos, estuches, sujetalibros, tapas para agendas, fundas, portalápices, cajas de diversas formas, llaveros, billeteros, bolsas, carteras, etc. Al final, si se deja llevar por la fantasía y por sus propios gustos, y guiado siempre por la experiencia de la autora, será capaz de crear y realizar los artículos que desee.

This book offers a whistle-stop guide to the history of leathercraft and tanning. The story begins in prehistory when people discovered, perhaps by chance, that skins exposed to smoke or accidentally soaked in autumnal puddles lasted longer. Skins were a valuable resource, used for everything from clothing to shelter, blankets and vessels. The book looks at evidence that shows us how tanning and leather continued to be of prime importance across the globe throughout history, in economic as well as functional terms.The second part of the book brings us up to date, via interviews with modern day leather crafting artisans. These leather crafters generously allowed the author access to their studios and discussed the way they use and adapt traditional methods, techniques and tools for the twenty first century. Photos of their craft, and their working environment offers a unique window into the world of leathercraft.Finally, if you are inspired to try your hand at this fascinating and most ancient of crafts, the book also has a resources section. It includes a valuable list of suppliers of leather, dyes, tools and tanning materials, as well as information about training courses, useful websites and more everything you need to get started.

Easy-to-make designs for 33 chic leather braceletsMake the most of one of today's hottest jewelry trends with Leather Bracelets, a collection of 33 beautiful beaded, knotted, and braided accessories that would be at home on the shelves of the most stylish designer boutiques. Gorgeous worn alone but even more stylish stacked, these bracelets can be made with readily available leather cord and findings and a few basic jewelry-making tools. Each hand-crafted bracelet can be made unique just by changing the colors and chosen charms or beads. Sized precisely to fit the recipient, these bracelets are sure to please!

Take leather crafting into the 21st century with this complete guide that marries traditional skills to the latest CNC and 3D printing technologies. Learn how to start making your own leather creations with traditional tools, and then take them to incredible new levels with digital design techniques. Leatherworking is one of humankind's oldest skills and remains a fun and exciting way to make great-looking wearables, accessories, and cosplay items. 3D printers and even hobbyist-class CNC machines have created fantastic new opportunities for new directions in this popular hobby. The book is perfect for makers new to leatherworking, as well as experienced leatherworkers who want to understand how to integrate new digital fabrication tools into their workbench. Written by an experienced leatherworker and programmer, this is a resource that makers will turn to again and again.Highlights:First comprehensive reference on applying digital design techniques to leatherworkProvides both a reference manual and a project guideIncludes traditional techniques like cutting, stamping, tooling and dyeing leatherIntroduces novices and experienced leatherworkers to cutting-edge digital toolsEvery project has been real-world testedOpens up exciting new project areas for makersThis book provides valuable reference and how-to information for makers interested in leatherworking but who have no prior experience, for experienced leatherworkers who want to extend their knowledge to include new digital tools, and for 3D printing and CNC enthusiasts who want to include a new material in their repertoire. Leatherworking is a hobby that is enjoyed by a wide range of people from middle school through adulthood and can be incorporated into a variety of other kinds of projects, from clothing design and costuming to carrying cases and furniture.

Leatherwork is a centuries-old craft which is as absorbing and enjoyable today as ever. This book introduces the basic tools and techniques needed before explaining more advanced ideas for designing and decorating leather. With an easy-to-follow text, step-by-step photographs and explanatory line drawings, this practical book describes how to use those techniques to make handmade items with a professional finish.Topics covered include: a guide to leather and the tools used for leatherworking; basic techniques including joining leather and plaiting; design and cutting patterns; decoration - curving, stamping and colouring; projects ranging from making boxes to a bridle; care and repair of leather. The versatility of leather makes it an ideal medium for creativity and experimentation, and this practical book explains the techniques that can be used to make a range of objects. Beautifully illustrated with 180 step-by-step photographs and 20 explanatory line drawings.

It's time to make a statement with these stylish necklaces!Stand out from the crowd with the beautifully bold jewelry in DIY Statement Necklaces! Featuring step-by-step instructions and photographs for 35 one-of-a-kind necklaces, this jewelry guide shows you how to transform your entire wardrobe--without spending a fortune. Best of all, each chapter includes quick tutorials on how to customize jewelry materials to create eye-catching statement necklaces that reflect your taste and style.Whether you're looking to brighten up your everyday attire or sparkle in your little black dress, DIY Statement Necklaces helps you craft striking, designer-inspired jewelry without breaking the bank.

Today's top designers share 27 stylish sewing projects featuring the rugged craft paper that combines the best qualities of fabric and leather. Kraft•tex™ is a truly amazing material. It looks and feels like leather, but cuts, sews, and washes just like fabric. In kraft•tex Style, top designers demonstrate its endless creative possibilities with projects that involve stitching, embossing, painting, dyeing, embellishing, inkjet printing, washing, distressing, weaving, burning, and die-cutting. Kraft•tex Style features more than two dozen projects, from home décor to bags and accessories. The 18 well-known contributors include Jen Carlton Bailly, Carrie Bloomston (SUCH Designs), Rachel Gander (Imagine Gnats), Michelle Jensen (Mixi Heart), Maryellen Kim (Twist Style), Cheryl Kuczek (Paradiso Designs), Karen LePage (One Girl Circus), Nicole Mallalieu (YOU SEW GIRL!), Caro Sheridan (Splityarn), Alyssa Thomas (Penguin & Fish), and Annabel Wrigley (Little Pincushion Studio).

A tiny pair of beaded deerskin moccasins, given to a baby in 1913, provides the starting point for this thoughtful examination of the work of Dakota women.Mary Eastman Faribault, born in Minnesota, made them almost four decades after the U.S.–Dakota War of 1862. This and other ornately decorated objects created by Dakota women—cradleboards, clothing, animal skin containers—served more than a utilitarian function. They tell the story of colonization, genocide, and survival.Author Colette Hyman traces the changes in the lives of Dakota women, starting before the arrival of whites and covering the fur trade, the years of treaties and shrinking lands, the brutal time of removal, starvation, and shattered families after 1862—and then the transition to reservation life, when missionaries and government agents worked to turn the Dakota into Christian farmers. The decorative work of Dakota women reflected all of this: native organic dyes and quillwork gave way to beading and needlework, items traditionally decorated for family gifts were produced to sell to tourists and white collectors, work on cradleboards and animal skin bags shifted to the ornamenting of hymnals and the creation of star quilts.Through it all, the work of Dakota women proclaims and retains Dakota identity: it is a testament to the endurance of Dakota traditions, to the survival of the Dakota in exile, and—most vividly—to the role of women in that survival.

In Handmade Chic: Fashionable Projects That Look High-End, Not Homespun, Laura Bennett shares simple strategies for creating 40 small luxuries and high-fashion accessories, from a smart leather iPad portfolio to a feather-embellished evening bag. With sections organized in skill-building order and based on type of accessory—small leather goods, agendas and notepads, electronics, bags and wallets, and evening items—Laura offers patterns, easy-to-follow diagrams, and detailed instructions for fabricating each glamorous project, whether it involves sewing from scratch or embellishing a prepurchased garment. While showcasing her own creative designs, she provides readers with the basic techniques and encouragement they need to come up with variations and create their own signature pieces.Packed with Laura's signature flair and finesse, vibrant four-color photos, step-by-step drawings, and a complete list of suggestions on where to purchase materials, Handmade Chic is an accessible guide to at-home crafting that is elegant enough for the most modern, fashion-savvy of women.

Bohemian-Inspired Jewelry showcases 50 beautiful designs that explore the rapidly growing trend of using cords and ribbon in jewelry. Inside this colorful instruction book are clear steps for incorporating these trendy materials into designs as well as troubleshooting tips for finishing the ends using the right findings and how to care for materials such as 100% silk ribbon.Bohemian-Inspired Jewelry is perfect for all levels of jewelry makers interested in creating beautiful, hip designs. Beginner jewelry artists will learn basic skills including, stringing, wire-wrapping, knotting, and braiding. Advanced designers are provided with a vast range of material and design ideas. Regardless of your skill level, you'll also learn how to feel confident with more complicated knotting. This is the perfect instructional book for jewelry designers interested in exploring the world of alternative materials in beaded jewelry.

فنون وفنون الفن هو الإبداع الحر تحت عنوان الجمال. فالفن هو موهبة إبداع وهبها الخالق لكل إنسان لكن بدرجات تختلف بين الفرد والآخر. لكن لا نستطيع أن نصف كل هؤلاء الناس بفنانين إلا الذين يتميزون عن غيرهم بالقدرة الإبداعية الهائلة. فكلمة الفن هي دلالة على المهارات المستخدمة لإنتاج أشياء تحمل قيمة جمالية على تعريفة فمن ضمن التعريفات أن الفن مهارة – حرفة – خبرة – إبداع – حدس –محاكاة. هو كتاب يتكلم على أعظم الفنون في العالم وابرزها عبر التاريخ وكيف توصلت الحضارات العظيمة إلى هذه الفنون الجميلة والمبدعة. تعرف معنا على أهم فنون الحضارات والعصر الحديث من خلال هذا الكتاب اﻷكثر من رائع وشاركها مع اﻷصدقاء واﻷحبة لكي يتعرفوا على هذه الفنون الجميلة.

Leather is a strong and versatile material, which is highly suitable for handicrafts. Anyone can learn the techniques of leatherworking, and with some basic tools and a little patience can produce articles that are both aesthetically pleasing and practical. Topics covered: Advice on selection of tools and different types of leather; Step-by-step instruction on the techniques of cutting, bevelling, burnishing, hand-stitching, carving, stamping and thronging; Tips on how to avoid common pitfalls; A range of interesting projects; Explanatory line-drawings and photographs throughout.

This vintage collection of articles offers insights into the fundamental practice of leathercraft, with a special focus on glovemaking. This early text on leather craft includes historical articles that would be both expensive and hard to find. It contains easy to follow instructions on making leather gloves, and of the designs and techniques involved. Contents include: Leather Crafting; Handbook for Shoe and Leather Processing; Be Clever with Leather - C W Read; Leather Work - including Glove Making; Leatherwork - F. J. Christopher. Extensively illustrated with instructional diagrams, it is suited to the leatherwork novice and enthusiast alike, with many details still of practical use today. We are republishing this rare work in a high quality, modern and affordable edition, featuring reproductions of the original artwork and a newly written introduction.

Step-by-step instructions and photos illustrate basic leathercrafting techniques: choosing leather, stamping and decorating, stitching and lacing, and finishing.