Leathercraft & Weaving (REA's Hobbies & Crafts Series)

[candyleather]

Anyone have read this book? Can you tell me an evaluation? Thanks

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Leathercraft & Weaving (REA's Hobbies & Crafts Series)

by Staff of REA

REA Price: $14.95

Topic: Hobbies & Crafts

Family: References

Style: Paperback

Pages: 472

Date: 2003

ISBN: 0878914390

Synopsis of Title:

REA's Hobbies & Crafts series will instruct and inspire hobbyists from the novice to the expert. These unique "how-to books" provide comprehensive treatment of materials, tools, and techniques. They are the ideal reference for creating beautiful and lasting projects.

Each book is divided into two sections. The first section discusses the history of the craft and the essetial tools for creating and building the projects.

The second section consists of dozens of beginner and advanced projects with fully illustrated designs and plans. The hobbyist will acquire a working knowledge of materials, a higher level of control over work and tools, and an understanding of basic design principles.

Leathercraft & Weaving provides an introduction to these ancient arts carried forward into modern times. Plans and designs for over 200 projects are also included.

[Jim M]

I believe it's a re-printing of a Naval Welfare and Activity publication by the same name. An excellent book for the price, in my opinion.

- Jim

[candyleather]

Thanks, Jim. I have bought that book last week in amazon.com and I'm agree with your comment, more than 100 designs and plans for leathercraft projects! An excellent book and suitable for beginners.

[LoneWolf1973]

I have that book. I posted a pic of some flag holders I made in show off...that was taken from the surf rod holder design in that book. All in all...I see allot of good ideas in that book.