All of the projects use classic three-string or four-string braid designs, and the addition of decorative knots or store-bought findings give the braids a professional, elegant finish - making these perfect pieces for beginners to make for family and friends.
Hand leather braiding is an easy and rewarding art to pick up and explore, and once you begin you'll be inspired to start creating your own beautiful twisted pieces that will impress you and your loved ones. Grant's clearly written guide to the art of leather braiding contains detailed illustrations, step-by-step instructions, and a wealth of incidental, fascinating information. The book includes a historical perspective of leather and its function in society, a chapter on leather braiding tools, and a glossary of terms.
It combines most of the material published in Leather Braiding and How to Make Cowboy Horse Gear with a mass of completely new material. The books more than illustrations are arranged so that the step-by-step instructions face the picture being described, making it very easy to follow. While the book is primarily for those interested in leathercraft, in nearly all cases the methods of braiding are applicable to many other materials, such as silk, cotton, plastic, catgut, or horsehair.
Braidwork takes many forms, and its applications are practical as well as decorative. The combination of beauty and utility lends itself to an array of itemspersonal gear or clothing, working or show gear for a horse, decoration of plain, carved, or tooled leather work.
Truly a book to be used as well as read, Encyclopedia of Rawhide and Leather Braiding provides all the information needed for this satisfying pastime. Gorgeous worn alone but even more stylish stacked, these bracelets can be made with readily available leather cord and findings and a few basic jewelry-making tools. Each hand-crafted bracelet can be made unique just by changing the colors and chosen charms or beads. Sized precisely to fit the recipient, these bracelets are sure to please!
The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. The best I've found so far on braiding and the turk's head knot. A comprehensive guide to round and flat braiding, lacing and knoting with a lot of little extras. The instructions, both written and pictorial, are great - clear and easy to follow. And he writes in a positive, easy-going frame of mind, so crazy as it sounds, considering I'm talking about braiding leather, he's fun to read!
I am making walking staffs for my family and wanted a way to wrap the handle. This book illustrates what i need to know to do the work! This book, is yet another of Bruce Grants, instructional items, that I re-purchased..
I have two otherof his books, and this is an intricate continuation This one deals with a great deal ofwork, that isn't "all" in the first ones There are some overlaps, but in general, it covers things I wanted.. The three, including this one, are re-buys, because I lost my three in a fire Initially one was out of print for a while.. Any of these instructional books require paying attention, and moving through the steps, slowly It is difficult to make drawings, that are completely able to make you a master, in a short time..
But this WILL, get you where you want to go I know there are othersthat are, probably as capable, but I like these I would recommend this, and the others "Bruce Grant"has in print, if you are interested in learning some really neat things..
And, NO, I am not being compensated,I just like the way he, and his illustrator, are able to make this work understood I have looked into some ofthe other books, but, I found these more to my liking I guess that is why I replaced the three, of his, that I lost I hope I have helped someone Very good book on a variety of types of leather braiding. I am a first timer and the directions on the projects I am interested in are very good. I would recommend this book to anyone who is getting started in leather braiding.
The directions are easy to follow and the drawings are very easy to read and follow. A good book for a reasonable price. Customers who also want to buy Encyclopedia of Rawhide and Leather Braiding of the same auther should skip this book.
Encyclopedia contains all the same information and plus many more. Excellent book on the subject, and it covers more than just basic braiding. If you enjoy playing with leather, I highly recommend it. The diagrams are ok, but very difficult to follow. If you're serious about leather braiding, you should probably have it in your library as some people online will refer to pages in the book when explaining something.
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