Leathercraft. Basic course for beginners

The most effective and memorable gifts are, of course, handmade accessories. It is pleasant to create unique items with your own hands, such as a choker and a belt, wear them, and be proud of your craftsmanship. Leather crafting can become a beloved hobby, providing the opportunity to create special items, derive joy from the creative process, and even turn this hobby into a profitable business. This book is essential for those who want to master leatherworking skills. After all, the process of working with various leather goods begins with stitching and edge processing, initial knowledge of leather materials such as suede, boiled leather, vegan leather, and methods of processing and tanning. Thanks to detailed and understandable master classes, you will be able to create beautiful and fashionable leather accessories of any complexity. After reading this book, you will be able to: - Learn more than 10 techniques from professional leather craftsmen, - Master the use of more than 10 specialized tools such as a Japanese knife, diamond-shaped awl, edge beveler, and others, - Create your unique leather accessories - choker, bracelet, men's belt, silver backpack, and a business women's ostrich leather bag. Yevgeny Solomin is a master leatherworker with over fifteen years of experience. For six years, he headed the magazine 'Leather Craftsmanship'.