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LEATHER & LEATHERCRAFT sa BELT -- LEATHER sa BOOK COVER -- LEATHER sa BOOKMARK -- LEATHER sa BOX -- LEATHER sa CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS & ORNAMENTS -- LEATHER sa DISH -- LEATHER sa EARRING -- LEATHER sa FIGURE -- LEATHER sa LEATHER BRAIDING, LACING & WEAVING sa LEATHER CARE sa LEATHER CARVING sa LEATHER CLOTHING sa LEATHER DOLL sa LEATHER DYEING & FINISHING sa LEATHER EMBOSSING & STAMPING sa LEATHER INLAY sa LEATHER PAINTING sa LEATHER SEWING sa LEATHERCRAFT BUSINESS sa LEATHERCRAFT DESIGNS & PATTERNS sa LEATHERCRAFT TOOL sa PICTURE -- LEATHER sa PICTURE FRAME -- LEATHER sa PIN (JEWELRY) -- LEATHER sa PLANT: ARTIFICIAL & IMITATION -- LEATHER sa PLAQUE -- LEATHER sa POUCH -- LEATHER sa PURSE -- LEATHER sa SILHOUETTE -- LEATHER sa TANNING LEATHER sa WALLET -- LEATHER xx ARTS & CRAFTS Veneering furniture with leather. How to be kind to leather. Leather benefits from proper climate and storage. Tips on cleaning and conservation. A variety of items to make from leather. (1) A suede patchwork throw, (2) suede patchwork pillows, (3) two styles of chamois applique pillows, (4) chamois applique on a denim workshirt, (5) a long zippered carryall bag trimmed with suede and chamois, (6) a suede shoulder bag, (7) a beaded fringe bag of cowhide, (8) leather mittens, (9) leather and bead work pendants, and (10) painted leather belts. Tips on how to sew leather and suede, including pointers on pattern selection, cutting the skin, and finishing seams. Whipstitch lacing. Lacing instructions for leathercraft projects. Leathercraft instruction. Includes pattern for an eyeglass case. Tips on repairing vinyl or leather luggage, purses, etc. Making rawhide. Making and using rawhide. Some interesting ways to work with leather. Instructions for leather tooling, leather burning, leather tole and making leather and feather flowers. A look at the leathercraft work of Bill Runser. Instructions and pattern included for making a tooled leather wastebasket. Getting started in leatherwork. Covers leather types, tools various techniques and how to dye leather. Ideas for using scraps of "Ultrasuede" to make and decorate various items (hand mirrors, trays, eyeglass case, etc.) Tips on sewing "Ultrasuede". Clothing repair. Worn belt, unstitched leather, damaged handbag, raveled sweater, scuffed or stained leather, broken metal zipper, broken pearl necklace, torn wallet lining, stretched buttonholes, and cigarette burn. Alternatives to the use of potassium lactate as a leather decay preventative are suggested. Additional information on the use of potassium lactate as a leather preservative. Leather and wood. Three clever combinations. (1) Leather panels in a wood frame. Use for desk-top writing panels, side panels, etc. (2) Simple leather upholstery over foam-rubber padding. (3) Leather shells or containers made by stretching wet leather over a form, letting dry, and supporting the resulting "bowl" in a wooden frame. Understanding "shagreen", an untanned leather from certain species of sharks and rays, which is applied to wooden items. Tips on sewing with suede. How to clean and repair leather. A good sense of leather. Advice on selecting and using leather upholstery. Leathercraft basics. A look at the basic tools and supplies needed to repair, or even make, leather items. Cutting sheepskin. Some tips. Riveting tips for beginner leather workers. The storyboard, an effective tool in educating the public about the leather-working process. Step-by-step leather panels show how leather decorating goes from sketch to finished piece. Tip on using Cordura fabric for rubbing down edges of leatherwork. The making of a leathercraft video. How a broadcast quality video program is produced from beginning to end. Freehand cutting of an English point, a feature most often found on strap or belt ends. Safety in the saddle shop. Tips on avoiding knife cuts. Tips on one technique for casing leather before carving or stamping. Four tips on creating reproductions of historic leather heirlooms. Rawhide as a material. Advice on its characteristics, preparation and use. Leather storage ideas. Shootin' leather. Ten tips for taking better photos of leathercraft projects. Getting it all buttoned up. An introduction to the hardware (snaps, buckles, latches, ...) used on leather goods. Tips on making the correct choice and proper installation. Health hazards in leathercraft. A few simple and inexpensive common sense procedures to eliminate most of these hazards. Getting a child started in leather crafting. Includes instructions for making a leather necklace. Tips on starting a leather crafters guild, fund raising for your guild, promoting a leathercraft show, and a list of active guilds. Hide arranger. A storage cabinet made from PVC pipe and plywood stores rolled-up hides. Wet forming process for shaping leather is explained. Technique for casing (wetting) leather in advance of working on it. Patterns for a giraffe and elephant made from scraps of leather. How to make your own "wheel tools". Useful in rubber fabrication, leather work, and sewing. When is leather right for you? Understanding the terms applied to leather furniture. Tips on proper care. Beading on leather. The fundamentals of beading on supple suede are detailed. Use staples to baste when sewing leather or vinyl. Leatherwork for the sailor. Looks at uses of leather aboard a traditional vessel. Includes leather selection, protection, tooling, hand sewing, etc. A technique for cutting leather to size without stretching. Tips on attaching a leather writing surface to a desktop. Tool a leather case for holding writing paper. Renewing leather using saddle soap and neatsfoot oil. | |||||||||
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