Projects in Leather: Techniques, Patterns, and Step-by-Step Instructions for Making over 20 Projects with Endless Variations

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The ultimate, must-have guide to take your projects to the next level. Learn from best-selling authors and master leather artisans, Tony Laier and Kay Laier, as they provide insight into a variety of leather crafting techniques, including stamping, carving, braiding, punching, colouring, stitching, and other skill-building techniques to add beautiful details and textures. Also included are overviews on setting up a workspace, installing hardware, transferring patterns, preparing your leather, and other essential basics. The project section features 12 step-by-step leather projects, ranging from simple to complex, for belts, bracelets, ID tags, key fobs, trays, and more.

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A beautiful book full of gorgeous designs and detailed step by step instructions with photos to take your leather projects to the next level. No more bland and boring leather items once you have mastered the skills that are taught here. If only all craft books were like this one! - NetGalley
A great resource for readers who want to start or continue creating leather crafts. - Library Journal
This book shows how to make over 20 different small leathercraft projects, with multiple styles and variations of each one. Tony's distinctive and precise style of leathercrafting is clearly explained by Kay's clear illustrations and photographs. In addition to the patterns, there are thorough instructions along with expanded tips and techniques to improve your leathercrafting skills. - Greg Sartor, President, Silver Creek Leather Co.

Author Bio

Tony Laier has over 40 years experience in the leather industry as an award-winning leather artist, designer, writer, and teacher. Currently Director of Research and Development for Silver Creek Leather Company, Tony is also the master tooler for Steel Strike Leather Products, Inc., a high-end leather furniture company in Buena Vista, Colorado. Kay Laier is an instructional writer with more than 40 years experience in the leather arts. Kay is also a multi-media and computer artist, with a BFA from Texas Tech University.