Natural Leather Tanning

One of the oldest known crafts and cultural techniques is the processing of hides and skins. This book teaches the centuries-old art of easy-to-do, natural, inexpensive fat tanning with simple tools and limited space. It also explores different tanning methods and associated skills like salting, freezing, and drying homemade leather.

Format: Hardback
Length: 136 pages
Publication date: 28 June 2023
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd

One of the oldest and most renowned crafts and cultural techniques is the processing of hides and skins. While modern tanning primarily relies on chemicals, traditional tanning involved the use of fat, smoke, and plant extracts to enhance the durability and softness of the hides. This comprehensive book offers a detailed guide on the centuries-old art of easy-to-follow, natural, and cost-effective fat tanning, utilizing simple tools and limited space. By employing pure natural products, individuals can create exquisite leather goods at home, without prior experience or knowledge. The step-by-step illustrations provide a clear understanding of the processing of self-tanned skins and skins, as well as the transformation of raw pelts and furs into leather gloves, moccasins, hats, capes, jackets, and various other everyday leather objects. Additionally, the book explores various tanning methods, including the Open Method and the Tube Method, and delves into associated skills such as salting, freezing, and drying homemade leather. Whether you are a hobbyist, artisan, or simply interested in learning about traditional tanning techniques, this book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to create beautiful and durable leather products.

Weight: 635g
Dimension: 222 x 171 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780764366116