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Leather: History, Technique, Projects
Josephine Barbe
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Description for Leather: History, Technique, Projects
Hardcover. Num Pages: 165 pages, 308. BIC Classification: WFB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 287 x 227 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1120.
Humans are the only species known to adorn themselves with a second skin. This extra hide, leather, can be smooth, soft, and cosmetic, or robust, resistant, and protective. For thousands of years this versatile material has provided the foundation for the manufacture of clothing, jewelry, and accessories. Josephine Barbe encourages the reader to use this all-purpose material in a variety of ways. Thirty-five projects include a fancy book cover, a comfortable pair of moccasins, a handbag guaranteed to attract admiring eyes, and many more. Valuable tips for purchasing and assembling leather are also provided. Written for artisans and aspiring designers ... Read more
Humans are the only species known to adorn themselves with a second skin. This extra hide, leather, can be smooth, soft, and cosmetic, or robust, resistant, and protective. For thousands of years this versatile material has provided the foundation for the manufacture of clothing, jewelry, and accessories. Josephine Barbe encourages the reader to use this all-purpose material in a variety of ways. Thirty-five projects include a fancy book cover, a comfortable pair of moccasins, a handbag guaranteed to attract admiring eyes, and many more. Valuable tips for purchasing and assembling leather are also provided. Written for artisans and aspiring designers ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
176
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Weight
1120g
Number of Pages
168
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764344848
SKU
V9780764344848
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About Josephine Barbe
Josephine Barbe studied textile design, worked at a leather boutique, and first manufactured leather clothing and accessories in Berlin. She is now a scientific fellow at the Technical University, Berlin, where she lectures and holds seminars about textile manufacturing.
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