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− | [[ | + | [[Leather]] is a formable material. For some applications, leather is therefore deformed. Whether for [[embossed leather|embossing]] to achieve a surface change or to obtain round shapes for [[leather hat|hats]] or [[leather ball|balls]] or as [[Leather art|art work]]. Leather is also pre-formed for [[leather shoes|shoes]] or [[leather saddle|saddles]] so that the leather meets its requirements. |
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− | '' | + | ''Formed by [[Embossed leather|embossing]]: [[Antique leather chairs|Antique leather chair]]. ''<br></p> |
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− | '' | + | ''Beautiful [[leather handbags]] made of deformed leather, seen at [http://www.pfeiffer-leder-mode.de/ Pfeiffer Leather & Fashion].''<br></p> |
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− | '' | + | ''It is unknown, if this [[leather handbags|leather bag]] is made of deformed leather or if it is leather of a special [[fish leather#shark leather|shark species]].''<br></p> |
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− | ''Rounding the leather as a [[Leather ball|cricket ball]] or as | + | ''Rounding the leather as a [[Leather ball|cricket ball]] or as [[Bolas - Boleadoras|bolas]] (throwing weapon).''<br></p> |
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− | ''Deformation of leather as [[Leather art|art]]. The leather is hardened with a stiffening liquid over | + | ''Deformation of leather as [[Leather art|art]]. The leather is hardened with a stiffening liquid over moulds and then dried.''<br></p> |
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− | ''Special feature of this [[Leather luggage|leather suitcase]]: The leather was seamlessly deformed into a | + | ''Special feature of this [[Leather luggage|leather suitcase]]: The leather was seamlessly deformed into a suitcase (Sams & Son).''<br></p> |
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− | ''Jesus | + | ''Jesus crucifixion, seen in the [[Leather museum|DLM - German Leather Museum in Offenbach]]. - [[Leather art]] on a [[leather book cover]].''<br></p> |
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Revision as of 19:59, 18 February 2017
Leather art of www.katharinaeisenkoeck.com.
Leather is a formable material. For some applications, leather is therefore deformed. Whether for embossing to achieve a surface change or to obtain round shapes for hats or balls or as art work. Leather is also pre-formed for shoes or saddles so that the leather meets its requirements.
For the forming of leather, tools or moulds are required, but also the processing temperature, the moisture of the leather during this processing, the pressure with which the leather is pressed into the mould, and time play a role in how strongly and durably the leather is deformed.
Formed by embossing: Antique leather chair.
Deformation of the leather surface by embossing.
Beautiful leather handbags made of deformed leather, seen at Pfeiffer Leather & Fashion.
It is unknown, if this leather bag is made of deformed leather or if it is leather of a special shark species.
This leather has been so strongly deformed by an unknown technique that an unusual beautiful surface was created.
Rounding the leather as a cricket ball or as bolas (throwing weapon).
Right: Elephant with wooden core, covered with pig leather from Ludwig the XV, seen in the DLM - German Leather Museum in Offenbach.
Deformation of leather as art. The leather is hardened with a stiffening liquid over moulds and then dried.
Very strong three-dimensionality in a furniture leather.
Formed shoes and bike saddle.
Special feature of this leather suitcase: The leather was seamlessly deformed into a suitcase (Sams & Son).
Jesus crucifixion, seen in the DLM - German Leather Museum in Offenbach. - Leather art on a leather book cover.
videos about the deformation of leather
The shaping of a leather mask.
The production of a leather bag made of formed leather.
A video about painting on leather, perforating leather, carving leather, embossing leather and several other methods to create motifs on leather.
More information on how to provide leather with designs
- Embroidery
- Perforated leather
- Hole punching
- Embossed leather
- Carving leather
- Laser engraving - Laser cutting leather
- Leather imprint
- Leather seams
- Painting on leather
- Braided leather
- Leather tattoo
- Glued leather strips
- Leather etching & engraving
- Burning designs on leather
Additional information