Are you looking for hobbies that can be a favorite weekend pastime for young, old, and teens alike?
Well, you can get 3 of them in a single book: Leather CraftingWood Burning WhittlingWe all need few hobbies to unwind, relax, and cut off from the routine chores and excessive technology (Digital Detox).Also, whether you are young, old, or teen, across all age groups, these activities are required for different reasons.Like for older lot, it's about being active and busy, and for a younger lot, it's about spending some time not thinking about work. For kids, it's about cultivating a focused work ethic in one activity in the times of million distractions and longer screen times!This book would present you with minimalistic and value-packed information on these three crafts, which would enable you to start and finish your first project.About the AuthorI am a Technology Consultant by profession and started my leathercraft and woodcraft journey in the year 2014. I started by going through multiple YouTube videos, courses, Facebook groups, and finally completed my first project after four months. I was confused and was lost in the magnitude of information available online. I firmly believe that while starting, you need exact, necessary, minimalistic information to start your first project, pardon: Complete your first project!So I started writing this book to provide a minimalistic approach to information required to start your first leather project. It covers: Leather CraftingHistory of LeatherBasics Tools and their usageMaking PatternsCutting PatternsGluingBeveling, Embossing, StampingStitching basicsColoring and FinishingTips, Techniques for the beginnerAppendix: List of online resources available for free patterns, tips, and techniquWood Burning/PyrographyIntroduction to the art: The history and steps involvedTools: All about tools required: Detailed instructions on using Wood Burner including different tipsDesigning, Tracing, and Shading: I must say the shading part only comes by practicing!Coloring, Polishing, and FinishingSafety Instructions: Very important and highlighted all through the book Step by Step instructions on 10 starter projects with picturesFrequently Asked Questions (All the ones I could remember and not covered in other chapters)Sample Designs: Mandala, Tiger, Dragon, and more.WhittlingIntroduction: History of Whittling, how it started and became part of popular culture.Wood: All about the type of wood, grains, and tips for starting.T