Modern Leatherwork for Makers: Traditional Craft Techniques Meet Cnc and 3D Printing

Take leather crafting into the 21st century with this complete guide that marries traditional skills to the latest CNC and 3D printing technologies. Learn how to start making your own leather creations with traditional tools, and then take them to incredible new levels with digital design techniques. Leatherworking is one of humankind's oldest skills and remains a fun and exciting way to make great-looking wearables, accessories, and cosplay items. 3D printers and even hobbyist-class CNC machines have created fantastic new opportunities for new directions in this popular hobby. The book is perfect for makers new to leatherworking, as well as experienced leatherworkers who want to understand how to integrate new digital fabrication tools into their workbench. Written by an experienced leatherworker and programmer, this is a resource that makers will turn to again and again.

Highlights:

  • First comprehensive reference on applying digital design techniques to leatherwork
  • Provides both a reference manual and a project guide
  • Includes traditional techniques like cutting, stamping, tooling and dyeing leather
  • Introduces novices and experienced leatherworkers to cutting-edge digital tools
  • Every project has been real-world tested
  • Opens up exciting new project areas for makers

    This book provides valuable reference and how-to information for makers interested in leatherworking but who have no prior experience, for experienced leatherworkers who want to extend their knowledge to include new digital tools, and for 3D printing and CNC enthusiasts who want to include a new material in their repertoire. Leatherworking is a hobby that is enjoyed by a wide range of people from middle school through adulthood and can be incorporated into a variety of other kinds of projects, from clothing design and costuming to carrying cases and furniture.

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    Modern Leatherwork for Makers: Traditional Craft Techniques Meet Cnc and 3D Printing

    Take leather crafting into the 21st century with this complete guide that marries traditional skills to the latest CNC and 3D printing technologies. Learn how to start making your own leather creations with traditional tools, and then take them to incredible new levels with digital design techniques. Leatherworking is one of humankind's oldest skills and remains a fun and exciting way to make great-looking wearables, accessories, and cosplay items. 3D printers and even hobbyist-class CNC machines have created fantastic new opportunities for new directions in this popular hobby. The book is perfect for makers new to leatherworking, as well as experienced leatherworkers who want to understand how to integrate new digital fabrication tools into their workbench. Written by an experienced leatherworker and programmer, this is a resource that makers will turn to again and again.

    Highlights:

  • First comprehensive reference on applying digital design techniques to leatherwork
  • Provides both a reference manual and a project guide
  • Includes traditional techniques like cutting, stamping, tooling and dyeing leather
  • Introduces novices and experienced leatherworkers to cutting-edge digital tools
  • Every project has been real-world tested
  • Opens up exciting new project areas for makers

    This book provides valuable reference and how-to information for makers interested in leatherworking but who have no prior experience, for experienced leatherworkers who want to extend their knowledge to include new digital tools, and for 3D printing and CNC enthusiasts who want to include a new material in their repertoire. Leatherworking is a hobby that is enjoyed by a wide range of people from middle school through adulthood and can be incorporated into a variety of other kinds of projects, from clothing design and costuming to carrying cases and furniture.

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    Modern Leatherwork for Makers: Traditional Craft Techniques Meet Cnc and 3D Printing

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    Modern Leatherwork for Makers: Traditional Craft Techniques Meet Cnc and 3D Printing

    Modern Leatherwork for Makers: Traditional Craft Techniques Meet Cnc and 3D Printing

    by Barbara Bellavia (traduttore)

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    Overview

    Take leather crafting into the 21st century with this complete guide that marries traditional skills to the latest CNC and 3D printing technologies. Learn how to start making your own leather creations with traditional tools, and then take them to incredible new levels with digital design techniques. Leatherworking is one of humankind's oldest skills and remains a fun and exciting way to make great-looking wearables, accessories, and cosplay items. 3D printers and even hobbyist-class CNC machines have created fantastic new opportunities for new directions in this popular hobby. The book is perfect for makers new to leatherworking, as well as experienced leatherworkers who want to understand how to integrate new digital fabrication tools into their workbench. Written by an experienced leatherworker and programmer, this is a resource that makers will turn to again and again.

    Highlights:

  • First comprehensive reference on applying digital design techniques to leatherwork
  • Provides both a reference manual and a project guide
  • Includes traditional techniques like cutting, stamping, tooling and dyeing leather
  • Introduces novices and experienced leatherworkers to cutting-edge digital tools
  • Every project has been real-world tested
  • Opens up exciting new project areas for makers

    This book provides valuable reference and how-to information for makers interested in leatherworking but who have no prior experience, for experienced leatherworkers who want to extend their knowledge to include new digital tools, and for 3D printing and CNC enthusiasts who want to include a new material in their repertoire. Leatherworking is a hobby that is enjoyed by a wide range of people from middle school through adulthood and can be incorporated into a variety of other kinds of projects, from clothing design and costuming to carrying cases and furniture.


  • Product Details

    ISBN-13: 9781680453201
    Publisher: Maker Media, Inc
    Publication date: 08/21/2017
    Pages: 238
    Product dimensions: 8.00(w) x 9.70(h) x 0.50(d)
    Age Range: 12 - 18 Years

    About the Author

    Tim Deagan has written for Make: magazine, Nuts and Volts, and other technical publications. He is a licensed Texas Flame Effects Operator and the Flame and Safety Coordinator for the Austin Mini Maker Faire. After years of building flame effects, aka "booshes," in the local Burn community, Tim began teaching classes called "Propane 101" and "Build Your Own Aluminum Foundry" to help other interested makers create their own projects. As a former firefighter in the Brent Volunteer Fire Department and captain of a Red Cross Disaster Action Team, Tim has always believed that the most exciting pursuits are at their best when safety is fully understood and becomes part of the culture. Tim is also a contributor to the open-source 3D CAD program OpenSCAD and an active member of the Handibot CNC and Printrbot 3D printer communities.

    Table of Contents

    About the Author v

    Introduction vii

    1 Understanding Leather 1

    Tanning Leather 2

    Understanding Hides 3

    2 Fundamental Leatherworking Tasks and Tools 7

    Cutting or Removing Leather 9

    Joining Leather 14

    Shaping and Decorating Leather 22

    3 Computer Control of Leather 31

    Toolchains 34

    Digital Leatherworking 39

    4 3D Printing Leatherworking Tools 43

    Additive Manufacturing Techniques 44

    The 3D Printing Toolchain 48

    3D Printed Leatherworking Tools 56

    5 The Fractal Journal Cover 63

    Design 64

    Digital Laser Fabrication 67

    Leatherworking 81

    The Results 85

    Enhancements 85

    6 The Ghouls and Gears Multi-Tool Holder 89

    Design 90

    Digital Laser Fabrication 93

    Leatherworking 102

    7 Steampunk Action-Cam Top Hat 111

    Design 112

    Digital Fabrication 116

    Leatherworking 119

    The Results 126

    Enhancements 127

    8 8-Bit Cell Phone Belt Case 129

    Design 130

    Digital Fabrication 136

    Leatherworking 145

    The Results 152

    9 PCB Tablet Sleeve 155

    Design 156

    Digital Fabrication 161

    Leatherworking 171

    The Results 173

    10 Elder Gods Belt Pouch 175

    Design 176

    Digital Fabrication 182

    Leatherworking 187

    The Results 190

    11 Le Voyage dans la Lune Shoulder Bag 193

    Design 194

    Digital Fabrication 199

    Leatherworking 203

    The Results 209

    A Appendix: Online Resources 211

    Leather 211

    Hardware 212

    Software 213

    Digital Fabrication 214

    Index 215

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