Product Description
by Albert H. Crampton (Author)
This classic guidebook is perfect for the leatherwork novice and enthusiast alike. Illustrated with useful diagrams, it introduces the craft of leatherworking, and instructs the reader in several methods such as appliqu , burning, patchwork, staining, and stitching, with a section dedicated to glove making. Contents include: Leather Crafting; LEATHERWORK introduction; Chapter 1 - tools and Their Uses; Chapter 2 - Modelling on Calf Skin; Chapter 3 - Staining on Calf or Cowhide; Chapter 4 - Practical instructions; GLOVE MAKING Chapter 1 - The Choice of Leathers; Chapter 2 - Patterns and How to Adapt Them; Chapter 3 - Making up; Chapter 4 - Fur-Backed Gloves. We are republishing this vintage work in a modern and affordable edition, complete with a newly written introduction and high quality reproductions of the original illustrations.
