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The steps are easy to follow, but creativity and an artistic "eye" are necessary to create detailed leather pieces with western flair!
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Hobbyist Wayne Christensen shares his technique for creating intricately designed leather pieces: - First, he traces an outline of the piece onto the leather.
- Next, he carves the pattern onto dampened leather.
- After the initial carving, he uses a stylus to retrace a decorative pattern onto the wet leather. Later, he uses a hammer and stylus to create dimension.
- He hand-paints impressions are other details.
- After detail work has been completed, he stains the leather with a sponge, leaving the stain on until the desired color is achieved.
- Finally, Christensen punches the edges and laces the pieces together.
RESOURCES :
The Leatherworking Handbook : A Practical Illustrated Sourcebook of Techniques and Projects
Model: 0304345113
Author: Valerie Michael
Leatherwork: 25 Practical Ideas for Hand-Crafted Leather Projects
Model: 0754806251
Author: Mary Maguire
Basic Leathercraft : Stamping and Designs
Model: 0936241098
Author: L.S. Gattis III
Tandy Leather Leathercraft Kits
Toll Free Phone: 800-433-3201
Website: www.tandyleather.com
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