{"product_id":"idiots-guide-leather-crafts-how-to-book","title":"Leather Crafts - How-to Book - Written by Walnut Studiolo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOLD OUT AND OUT OF PRINT! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind the last copies used:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Idiot's Guide Leather Crafts Used Copies Indie Sellers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abebooks.com\/Leather-Crafts-In-Depth-Information-Tools-Materials\/32132256659\/bd\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAbebooks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Idiot's Guide Leather Crafts on Amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Leather-Crafts-Depth-Information-Techniques\/dp\/161564895X\/ref=sr_1_1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAmazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Written and Signed by the Authors at Walnut Studiolo!*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurious about leather crafting? Let us teach you how to create your own gorgeous leather projects with our glossy new leathercrafting book, published by DK Publishing as the newest addition to their how-to book series,\u003cem\u003e Idiot's Guide: Leather Crafts\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eBack Story\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalnut Studiolo owners Geoffrey and Valerie Franklin were approached by Alpha Books, a member of DK Publishing and the Penguin Group, to write a how-to guide. Over the following months, Geoff created 20 projects and 34 accompanying techniques, which Valerie wrote into step-by-step instructions. We also researched and wrote a primer to leather crafts, covering tools and material purchasing. Every step is accompanied with crisp photography by our favorite photographer, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/erinberzel.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eErin Berzel\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDK Publishing and \u003ca title=\"The Idiot's Guide series\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dk.com\/us\/idiots-guides\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethe Idiot's Guide series\u003c\/a\u003e were a perfect partner for Walnut Studiolo's leathercrafting expertise. We have always admired the quality and quantity of imagery and photography used in DK books, and the how-to book know-how of the Idiot's Guide series was a neat and clean fit for our long-time desire to write a beginner's book on leathercrafting. The editing and design team was a delight to work with, and it ensured that this book was finished professionally. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe arranged the projects in order of difficulty, with beginner, intermediate, and advanced projects, such that each successive project builds on the techniques explored in the previous projects. If you like Walnut Studiolo's sense of design, you'll love poring through these pages! The 20 projects include modified versions of Walnut Studiolo favorites (including a \u003ca title=\"Leather Bicycle Mud Flaps\" href=\"https:\/\/walnutstudiolo.mom\/products\/leather-bicycle-mud-flap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBicycle Mud Flap\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Leather Drink Coasters\" href=\"https:\/\/walnutstudiolo.mom\/products\/no-logo-leather-coasters\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDrink Coasters\u003c\/a\u003e), modern hipster goods (like a Mason Jar Sleeve and Leather Valet), and outstanding bag designs, including a convertible Tote Backpack and a lush Lineman's Bag. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe wrote this book, wishing we'd had it when we got started. There is very little on the market to help modern leathercrafters make clean-lined projects, and we were entirely self-taught.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eSigned by the Authors\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of the books sold here come signed by the authors, Walnut Studiolo's owner team Geoffrey and Valerie Franklin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you'd like a personalized dedication, please indicate your requested message in the \"Message to Seller\" box during checkout. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eOfficial Book Summary from the Publisher\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePart of the artisanal\/DIY movement is about authenticity and quality, with a return to simplicity, real values, genuine materials, and careful craftsmanship. Leather is one of those authentic materials, and while it has always been used for handbags and gloves, it’s enjoying a resurgence in the field of crafts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdiot’s Guides: Leather Crafts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e offers 20 projects (illustrated with copious step-by-step photos), ranging from beginner to advanced, each one building on the skills that have been taught in prior projects. Unlike most existing books on leathercraft, which come with a heavy whiff of the ‘70s, this one has a sleek, modern aesthetic. The projects are functional, and the minimal, elegant embellishment and natural finishes will keep them timeless.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTips on selecting and purchasing the right leather for your project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA primer on tools, hardware, and other materials you’ll need before you start.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEasy-to-follow lessons on cutting, punching, finishing, and stitching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e20 unique and functional projects, including a bookmark, bracelet, wine tote, backpack, and more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"width: 557px; overflow: hidden; font-family: Georgia, Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;\" class=\"description-top\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 557px; float: left; position: relative;\" class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 80px 10px 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 21px; font-family: 'Jigsaw Regular', Arial, sans-serif;\" class=\"oneliner\"\u003eAuthors: Valerie Schafer Franklin and Geoffrey Franklin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 80px 10px 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 21px; font-family: 'Jigsaw Regular', Arial, sans-serif;\" class=\"oneliner\"\u003ePublisher: Alpha Books \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 80px 10px 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 21px; font-family: 'Jigsaw Regular', Arial, sans-serif;\" class=\"oneliner\"\u003eRelease Date: June 14, 2016\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 80px 10px 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 21px; font-family: 'Jigsaw Regular', Arial, sans-serif;\" class=\"oneliner\"\u003eFormat: 233 mm x 195 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 80px 10px 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 21px; font-family: 'Jigsaw Regular', Arial, sans-serif;\" class=\"oneliner\"\u003eFeatures: 192 pages, full color, paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 80px 10px 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 21px; font-family: 'Jigsaw Regular', Arial, sans-serif;\" class=\"oneliner\"\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 80px 10px 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 21px; font-family: 'Jigsaw Regular', Arial, sans-serif;\" class=\"oneliner\"\u003ePrinted In: China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 80px 10px 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 21px; font-family: 'Jigsaw Regular', Arial, sans-serif;\" class=\"oneliner\"\u003eISBN: 9781615648955\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Walnut Studiolo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18301457861,"sku":"IGLEATHER-BOOK","price":28.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0156\/2360\/products\/walnut-studiolo-leathercrafting-leather-crafts-how-to-book-written-by-walnut-studiolo-29030919798893.png?v=1759251170","url":"https:\/\/walnutstudiolo.mom\/en-ca\/products\/idiots-guide-leather-crafts-how-to-book","provider":"Walnut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}