{"product_id":"upholstery-by-david-james-9781784946555","title":"Upholstery","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUpholstery: A Complete Course\u003c\/em\u003e comprises an encyclopedic guide to the techniques and 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTopics include: History, Development, Tools, Machines, Materials, Fabrics, Leather, Foam, Frames and Structures, Springs, Traditional Techniques, Modern Techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProjects: Loose Seat for Dining Chair, Piped Scatter Cushion, Hall or Lounge Stool, Edwardian Music Stool, and a Mid-Victorian Dining Chair with Buttoned Seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAUTHOR:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cem\u003eUpholstery Techniques and Projects\u003c\/em\u003e (1994), \u003cem\u003eThe Upholsterer's Pocket Reference Book\u003c\/em\u003e (1996), and \u003cem\u003eUpholstery Restoration\u003c\/em\u003e (1997).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68027051671788,"sku":"9781784946555","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781784946555-upholstery-1.jpg?v=1793580160","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/upholstery-by-david-james-9781784946555","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}