The Leatherworking Starter Handbook: Beginner Friendly Guide to Leather Crafting Process, Tips and Techniques
About this ebook
Option 1: A Subject Matter Expert (SME) who studying/teaching the subject for several years and often assumes while explaining that the basics are covered or looks it from their frame of reference.
Or
Option 2: Someone who also started from scratch as you have and passed the exam just last week. He/She knows the exact process, challenges, doubts, and roadblocks you may be facing and can think from your perspective.
If your option is 2, you are in the right place.
I am a Technology Consultant by profession, and started my leathercraft journey in the year 2014. I started by going through multiple YouTube videos, courses, Facebook groups, and finally completed my first project after four months.
I was confused and was lost in the magnitude of information available online. I firmly believe that while starting, you need exact, necessary, minimalistic information to start your first project, pardon: Complete your first project!
So I started writing this book to provide a minimalistic approach to information required to start your first leather project. It covers:
- History of leather
- Basics Tools and their usage
- Making Patterns
- Cutting Patterns
- Gluing
- Beveling, Embossing, Stamping
- Stitching basics
- Coloring and Finishing
- Tips, Techniques for the beginner
-Leather Crafting, Physical Pain & Ergonomics * (New Chapter added!)
- Appendix: List of online resources available for free patterns, tips, and techniques.
I still remember the initial doubts I had and the tips which helped me.
This book is for people who are in their first lap (0-3 years) of Leather crafting journey and want to have a holistic idea of processes, tools, and need help in their initial projects.
I have included photographs of realistic projects of beginners explaining the process and standard operating procedure while starting.
So, what are you waiting for?
Get this updated edition of the book with 22 chapters and start your Leather Crafting Journey Today!!
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About the author
I am a Business Consultant in mid-thirties with a Bachelor in Engineering & Master in Business Management.
I have worked in the areas of IT Advisory & Roadmap and Project Management for transformational projects. Currently, I am working with the public sector in e-Governance space, trying to take the benefits of technology to masses through innovation and customization.
This aspect of disruptive technology beyond regular discussions/implementation excites me. I am always looking for that case study in South America, Africa, or Asia where the rules of the game have been changed to solve the massive scale of the problem!
On the personal front, the last ten years have been a roller coaster ride managing career and family. My son is seven years old now and started school, so life is a bit settled lately.
Other than Technology, I am into Leather and Wood Crafting for the last five years. It is a perfect hobby for my weekends, and I have been enjoying crafting beautiful gifts for my family and friends.
I have been working consistently and, most importantly, enjoying my current phase of life, career, and growth. With all the experience and renewed vigor, I am sure to achieve my goals in a stipulated time frame. I decided to jot down my learning and skills along the way and share it with you.
Will See You Soon, Friend!
