Tan Your Hide!: Home Tanning Leathers & Furs

by Phyllis Hobson

Overview

Make your own handcrafted leather vests, hats, belts, and wallets! This in-depth guide shows you everything you need to know to successfully tan and work with furs and leathers. With practical advice on selecting appropriate hides, tanning tools, chemicals, and making your own dyes, Phyllis Hobson also provides an overview of basic leatherworking techniques and easy-to-follow patterns for a variety of fun projects. Discover how easy, enjoyable, and cost-effective it is to craft your own beautifully unique and durable leather products. 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780882661018
Publisher:	Storey Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	01/06/1977
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	641,026
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.45(d)

About the Author

The late Phyllis Hobson is the author of several books, including Raising a Calf for Beef and Tan your Hide!

Table of Contents

Part I - Home Tanning Leathers & Furs

Home Tanning: Pro & Con

Tanning Fur

Tanning Leather

Treatment for Leathers and Furs

Two Very Old Tanning Recipes

Sources for Chemicals, Materials & Tools

Part II - Working with Leather

Leather Goods from Home-Tanned Leather

Projects and Patterns

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