HARVEY Report post Posted November 9, 2008 Has anybody bought Fiebings' new book? Straight up -- how is it: good bad, so-so, spend the 15 bucks or save your money? Feedback, please. Harvey Los Angeles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted November 9, 2008 Harvey, I heard last night it was so-so, probably better if you use a color in your work. It would should be OK to have, considering the changes in the chemicals recently and more to come. I'd like to hear from someone that has one to see if it is worth the bucks, or something Feibings should have put out for downloads. The impression I got was kind of like being held hostage. "We have new stuff, and for $15 or whatever, here's how to use them". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cecil Report post Posted November 18, 2008 (edited) Harvey,I heard last night it was so-so, probably better if you use a color in your work. It would should be OK to have, considering the changes in the chemicals recently and more to come. I'd like to hear from someone that has one to see if it is worth the bucks, or something Feibings should have put out for downloads. The impression I got was kind of like being held hostage. "We have new stuff, and for $15 or whatever, here's how to use them". Bruce: Here is a quick review. The book is written by Tony & Kay Laier If you are experienced at using color in your work this may not be the book for you. On the other hand if you are just learning or want a reference for the Fiebing's line of dyes and finishes trhe book is worthwhile. [/size] I have How to Color Leather and Coloring Leather by Al Stohlman as well as Peter Main's The Main Technique of Coloring Leather. I am also just beginning to work with colors so this may sway my perspective. [/size] I found the Fiebing's book useful. In addition to reviewing the full line of Fiebing's products it added some well illustrated information not found in the other references. in the area of using resists (blocking) in finishing and coloring leather. This is a Table of Contents Leather Dyes: Alcohol, Oil & Water Based Overall Coloring Techniqes Brush Selection & Care Background Dyeing Wet Brushing Shading with Diluted Hues Dry Brushing Highlighting Demos with Fiebing's Products Coloring an Oak Leaf Coloring a Floral Coloring a Figure & Pictorial Scene Monochrome Coloring (A Horse Head) Acrylic Colors Antiques Applicators For Antiques and Stains Special Effect: Base Coat Antiquing How to Do Base Coat Antiquing Special Effects: Resists (Blocking) Using Resists On Natural (Undyed) Leather Using Resists On Dyed Leather Beeswax and Leathercraft Cement Top Finishes Prepare Your Workspace Applying A Topfinish A summary of Fiebing's Top Finishes Edge Finishing A Summary of Fiebing's Edge Finishes Selecting the right Applicator How to Finish an Edge Leather Care A Summary of Fiebing's oils products A Summary of Fiebing's Conditioners products A Summary of Fiebing's Soaps products Color Dye charts for all Fiebing's Dyes. Compatibility Chart If you want detailed information on color mixing and brush technique the Stholman Books are better. Peter Main's Book does the best job of addressing the use of Alcahol based dyes, the layered application of colors and air brushes. It should be noted that any of these demos are not product specific. The key is to match the color with the color charts provided with the demo. Edited November 18, 2008 by Cecil Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudley Report post Posted November 19, 2008 Ok, so the book sounds pretty good, especially covering Feibings products, which I would like to know more about anyway, but where can I get this new book??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted November 19, 2008 1-800-558-1033 ask for free shipping...............$15.99 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
