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Published by Stackpole Books, 1983, hardcover, illustrated, index, 195 pages, condition: new.
A comprehensive guide to turning raw animal hides into leather and fur. It serves as a classic reference for both beginners and experienced tanners, covering the entire home tanning process from initial skinning to final craft projects.
The book is structured into 14 chapters that blend historical background with practical instruction:
Provides specific guidance for animals ranging from small furbearers (muskrat, weasel, rabbit) to large game (moose, elk, bear) and even unconventional skins like alligator, snake, and bird.
Covers various methods such as chrome tanning, acid tanning, and vegetable tanning, along with "primitive" methods like buckskin making.
Includes instructions on how to build your own tanning equipment, such as fleshing beams and knives.
Explains how to use your finished leather to make gloves, boots, moccasins, jackets, and wall decorations.
