Customer Review: This is a truly amazing book. In addition to excellent coverage of the techniques needed to successfully tan hides -- the thing that sets this book apart from all others I've found is the excellent coverage of the concepts underlying hide tanning (i.e. why the techniques work). I highly... more info
Customer Review: I started out working with leather on my own with some help from my local leatherworking supplier. Unhappy with the results I was getting I decided on buying this book and I was not disappointed. The quality of my work is far better now than I could have hoped for. A must read for beginners.
Customer Review: Over all it's a good book. I would have liked to see real photos other then pencil sketches but it works. The book is set up to focus on Australian whips. The one thing the book needs is some more solid number. I am very new to whips and find that I don't know how long I should make the different... more info
Customer Review: This book is a boot lovers dream come true! The quality of photography is excellent and the historical discussion brings the art of bootmaking to life. There are so many styles of boots represented here as well as bootmakers past and present from all over the United States. The art of the boot is a... more info
This book wasn't exactly what I expected it would be. It is more of a history of the development of the uses of leather which I found really interesting. It lists many leatherworking techniques, the tools used and shows how to use the techniques...some of which I wasn't aware. If you love... more info
Customer Review: Mr. Morgan's book is excellent for those who want to learn a variety of skills in order to hone one's leather plaiting and learn the basics behind how a whip is made. However, it does not lead one with limited experience with whips on what leads directly to making one. For that, Ron Edwards... more info
Customer Review: This is a great book for those looking for authentic beadwork styles. The author covers a broad range of styles. He also discusses different backgrounds and even provides instruction for hide tanning.
Customer Review: This book has really great projects even for those of us who haven't done a lot of leather crafting before. There are some really unique looks that I know would look great with my wardrobe.
