Klappentext
Fur hats and mittens. Leather vests. Belts. Knife sheaths. Wallets. These are just a few of the things that you can make by home tanning and hand-working your own furs and leathers. In Tan Your Hide!, Phyllis Hobson explains just what you need to tan your own leather and fur, and she outlines all the steps involved in doing it right. The end result is a handsome, durable homemade article that will last for years.

The cost? Very little -- mainly your own labor and a few simple tools. And once you have tanned your furs and leathers, Steve Edwards explains how to make basic leather and fur products, with patterns that you can follow for certain success.

The authors tell:

what tools and chemicals you'll need
how to select the hide
the steps for tanning leather and fur
how to test for tanning
old-time Indian tanning methods
how to make your own dyes
what qualities of leather to look for
which tools you need for leatherworking
basic leatherworking techniques
where to find tools and supplies

Zusammenfassung
Elucidates procedures and tools involved in tanning and dyeing leather and fur and furnishes ideas and guidelines for making leather goods from home-tanned leather.

Inhalt

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 IndeX