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Cathy Wiggins

Leather Art: Molding, Shaping, and Color Techniques to Take Your Work Beyond the Ordinary

Leather Art: Molding, Shaping, and Color Techniques to Take Your Work Beyond the Ordinary

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Learn to create beautiful and functional art by molding and sculpting leather through 18 projects with step-by-step instructions. This book is for intermediate-level leather crafters and anyone interested in trying leather as a new art medium. You'll learn how to select the right leather, use dyes and paints to create depth and dimension, and use molds to sculpt the leather into any shape you can dream up.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2023
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd


Discover the art of molding and sculpting leather to create stunning and functional pieces with Cathy Wiggins' comprehensive guide. Whether you're an intermediate leather crafter or a newcomer to the art medium, this book will inspire you to explore the endless possibilities of leather as a creative medium.

Begin your journey by crafting a leather vase and small bowls, where you'll learn the fundamental techniques of shaping, molding, and color usage that can transform any leather item. As you progress through the book, you'll apply these skills to create more complex pieces, such as bowls, catchall trays, lighting, table sculptures like the Rawhide Fish and the artist's popular design, the Reading Angel, and dimensional wall art.

In addition to the step-by-step instructions, this book features an inspiration gallery showcasing Cathy's original art, providing you with even more ideas to ignite your creativity. You'll learn how to select the right leather, use dyes and paints to add depth and dimension, and even utilize molds to shape the leather into virtually any shape imaginable.

With 18 projects and detailed illustrations, this book is perfect for anyone who wants to add a touch of artistic flair to their leather creations. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a beginner looking to explore new creative avenues, "Molding and Sculpting Leather" will guide you on a journey of discovery and inspiration. So grab your tools and get ready to create your own masterpiece!

Weight: 650g
Dimension: 191 x 227 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780764366093

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