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We suggest another interesting publication regarding, working with hide techniques. Following, the description of some passages, for us important, which you will find in the “THE HIDE” by Maria Teresa LIadò, the Riba and Eva Pascual the Mirò, editor. THE CASTLE 2007, 160 p.
The book explains the main techniques of working with hide,
in the particular way of vegetable tannery.
This book is also suggested to people that want to learn more about this sector.
In this volume are illustrated, after a brief excursus of the story and regarding vegetable tannery techniques, of main leathers and their characteristics to recognize them,
the material and tools used and the procedures to various techniques.
The last chapter it illustrates step-by-step eight original projects and its working techniques.
Sections dedicated to tools for working and decorating hide, hammers, brushes, needles, drilling tongs, pyrographers, scissors, awls, rasp and mould are some of the necessary tools needed to dedicate oneself to this profession. A short list and a detailed description, characterize the last two pages, the section dedicated to “AUXILIARY TOOLS”.
In this section, the authors examine the distinction of the tools in three groups: from printing, creations and starting from the fabric. At each group, follows a short description of each. The tools frame the skills and artistic talent of hand craft masters and its necessary for details and impeccable creations of decorations.
Some books, and magazines dedicated to leather and hide and their craftsmanship.
What are the techniques craftsmen use?
In this section, an explanation on the methods that the masters in this field adapt when working with leather and hide.
A description on how cutting and sewing, our experts have produced some of their most interesting creations.
Different suggestions and useful information, to understand better this sector, and its various fields and why not, try to create your own leather object
This section is dedicated to news regarding curious and the extravagant world of leather and hide, for example the most strangest and bizarre techniques. The most unusual and extravagant work.
An online gallery with the most interesting, particular, extravagant and unique creations realized in the world, by craftsmen, artists or people who just do it for hobby, for profession or passion dedicate their time to working with this material.
A calendar with dates of the best manifestations, events, courses, fairs and other initiatives, related to the leather world, and leather promotions in Italy and Abroad.
