From Library Journal
Today's leather workers can draw on decorative processes such as photo transfer that were not available in the past. Hardware, rubber stamps, and dyes suitable for leather are now widely available in craft shops. These step-by-step projects for home accessories and wearable art by professional designer Lee use many new techniques in addition to traditional tooling and lacing. The designs are up-to-date and stylish and are certain to please modern leather workers. A good selection for public libraries. Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Book Description
Ignite your imagination with these innovative and stylish approaches to a classic art. From handsome home accessories to luxurious garments, these leather, suede, and rawhide projects go beyond the simple belt. Whether you use traditional techniques such as tooling and branding or try new trends in stamping and stenciling, you'll find this melding of old and new irresistible. Here are all the basics on the different leathers and their characteristics; the required tools; cutting and punching holes or slits; assembly; and dying, staining, and painting the material. But, you'll long to get to the unique and splendid projects--the table runner with contrasting leathers and shapes, softened by delicate painted flowers and adorned with fringe and carved bone beads; the shade for a sconce or chandelier that sheds soft light through fabric designs; a sophisticated gold-embellished desk set; a tooled frame with a richly patterned surface; and many, many more. A Selection of Crafters Choice Book Club.

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Winner of the prestigious Crafts/Craftrends Award of Excellence

"These step-by-step projects for home accessories and wearable art use many new techniques in addition to traditional tooling and lacing. The designs are up-to-date and stylish and are certain to please modern leather workers. A good selection for public libraries."--Library

Journal

From handsome home accessories to luxurious garments, these wonderfully photographed leather, suede, and rawhide projects go beyond the simple belt. Whether you use traditional techniques such as tooling and branding or try new trends in stamping and stenciling, this melding of old and new is irresistible. Here are all the basics on the different leathers and their characteristics; the required tools; cutting and punching holes or slits; assembly; and dying, staining, and painting the material. You'll long to get to the unique and splendid projects, from a table runner with contrasting leathers and shapes, softened by painted flowers and adorned with fringe and carved bone beads, to a sophisticated gold-embellished desk set.

SYNOPSIS

From handsome home accessories to luxurious garments, these leather, suede, and rawhide projects go beyond the simple belt. Whether you use traditional techniques such as tooling and branding or try new trends in stamping and stenciling, this melding of old and new is irresistible. Here are the basics on the different leathers; required tools; cutting and punching holes or slits; assembly; and dyeing and painting the material. The unique projects include a table runner, gold-embellished desk set, tooled frame, and many more.

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Library Journal