Upholstery - David James

Upholstery

A Complete Course - New Edition

(Autor)

Buch | Softcover
320 Seiten
2022
Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-78494-655-5 (ISBN)
31,15 inkl. MwSt
Upholstery: A Complete Course comprises an encyclopedic guide to the techniques & materials of the craft in addition to fascinating information on its history and development.
Upholstery: A Complete Course comprises an encyclopaedic guide to the techniques & materials of the craft in addition to fascinating information on its history and development.



Since first being published in 1990, with a second revision in 2016 and now a third in 2022, this book has proved itself to be a useful volume for those entering the world of upholstery. Traditional handwork, modern industrial methods and everything in-between, it is all explained here with an entire overview of the upholstery trade.



By following the five useful projects in this book, you will be able to apply the key techniques you have learnt into practise. With detailed pictures and illustrations by David James to help guide you, the old furniture needing an update will be brought back to life in no time. This book continues to thrive and inspire those wanting to give a piece of their furniture a fresh new look. Recycling old furniture can be rewarding and exciting, which is exactly why this book has been picked up time and time again. Whatever interests you have in upholstery, this book is guaranteed to give you information about everything you need including materials and tools, as well as the history and development of the craft.



Topics include: History, Development, Tools, Machines, Materials, Fabrics, Leather, Foam, Frames and Structures, Springs, Traditional Techniques, Modern Techniques



Projects: Loose Seat For Dining Chair, Piped Scatter Cushion, Hall or Lounge Stool, Edwardian Music Stool and a Mid-Victorian Dining Chair With Buttoned Seat





An established and comprehensive reference guide to the craft, in print since 1990
Five projects with helpful step-by-step photographs to aid the novice and build on techniques explained in the book
Written by expert author David James
Suitable for all levels of ability
Beautifully illustrated throughout

David James has worked in upholstery manufacture and traditional upholstery restoration since leaving school. He currently teaches upholstery at university level and has recently been awarded an honorary fellowship by Buckinghamshire New University. This will be David’s ninth book on upholstery, which have all been published by GMC. Other titles include Upholstery Techniques and Projects (1994), The Upholsterer’s Pocket Reference Book (1996) and Upholstery Restoration (1997).

Foreword

Introduction



Chapter 1 - History

Chapter 2 - Development

Chapter 3 - The workshop

Chapter 4 - Tools and power tools

Chapter 5 - Machines and mechanisation

Chapter 6 - Materials

Chapter 7 - Fabrics and covers

Chapter 8 - Leather

Chapter 9 - Preparation of material

Chapter 10 - Foams

Chapter 11 - Frames and structures

Chapter 12 - Springs and suspension systems

Chapter 13 - Traditional techniques

Chapter 14 - Modern techniques

Chapter 15 - The traditional chair

Chapter 16 - Hand-sprung upholstery

Chapter 17 - Settees and other pieces

Chapter 18 - Beds and bedding

Chapter 19 - Restoration

Chapter 20 - Upholstery projects



Conversions

Glossary

Upholstery terms

Bibliography

Useful addresses

About the author

Acknowledgements

Index

Erscheinungsdatum
Zusatzinfo 1450 Illustrations, color; 60 Halftones, color
Sprache englisch
Maße 210 x 275 mm
Themenwelt Sachbuch/Ratgeber Freizeit / Hobby Handarbeit / Textiles
ISBN-10 1-78494-655-9 / 1784946559
ISBN-13 978-1-78494-655-5 / 9781784946555
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