Clifford Pyle 
Leathercraft As A Hobby – A Manual of Methods of Working in Leather 

This informative book comprises a comprehensive manual of the varying methods used in leatherworking. This text was written primarily for the student in the classroom as a tool for reference and guidance, and as and independent reference point for workers as well as students, wishing to do leather work at home. A brilliant and detailed leatherworking handbook, this text is a must-have for anyone with an interest in embracing this craft as a hobby or profession. Chapters contained herein include: ‚The Leather‘; ‚The Tools‘; ‚Patterns‘; ‚Cutting and Skiving‘; ‚Transferring the Design‘; ‚Flat Modelling and Embossing‘; ‚Creasing, Stamping, Stippling and Hot Point‘; ‚Cutting, Incising, and Carving Leather‘; ‚Cut-out Work, Applique, and Inlay‘; ‚Applying Gold and Silver Leaf‘; and many more. We are proud to republish this antique book here with a new introduction to the topic.