Leather Carving Technique Sheridan Style (Professional Series) - Japanese Craft art Book

Release date: ‎ 2017/12/20
Language ‏ : ‎ Japanese
Book: ‎ 236 pages

Since its introduction in Japan in the mid-1990s, the popularity and recognition of leather carving has dramatically increased, and "Sheridan style carving" originated in Sheridan, Wyoming, USA. Sheridan style carving, which is now synonymous with leather carving, is a very artistic style of leather carving that harmoniously combines motifs such as flowers and leaves with the flow of the stems surrounding them. = It is one of the styles. This book specializes in such Sheridan style carving, and contains a huge amount of information such as the design elements unique to the Sheridan style, the engravings used in the creation of works, tracing and cutting of the design, the procedure for making each engraving, and the important points when making each engraving. It is explained in detail with several photos. The ``Basic Techniques'' part was written by Seiichi Koyashiki, the chief instructor of Craft Gakuen, who has greatly contributed to the spread and development of leather craft and leather carving in Japan, and who has trained many famous crafters and carvers. Explains the basic techniques of Sheridan style carving through the production process of orthodox designs. In addition, the "professional work" part was performed by the aforementioned Mr. Koyashiki, Mr. Takayuki Otsuka of Taka Fine Leather Japan, who is the leading expert in Sheridan style carving in Japan, and the only Japanese person, Al Stoolman Aud. ・The three winners, Akiko Okada, a top carver who is active around the world, will thoroughly demonstrate and explain the process of creating their original designs. The production process of the three top carvers varies from the engravings used to the process of making each stamp, and even the dyeing method, and contains many tips for honing your Sheridan style carving techniques. . In addition, the above-mentioned Mr. Otsuka specially contributed to this book, which summarizes the origin and history of Sheridan style carving, the history of its creator Don King, etc., which is a must-read for all carvers. This is the content.

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