
Tan Your Hide!
Home Tanning Leathers & Furs
Phyllis Hobson(Author)
Storey Publishing LLC
Published on 6. January 1977
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-0-88266-101-8 (ISBN)
Description
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.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Workman Publishing
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
6 x 9
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
245 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-88266-101-8 (9780882661018)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Person
The late Phyllis Hobson is the author of several books, including Raising a Calf for Beef and Tan your Hide!
Content
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