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Tan Your Hide!: Home Tanning Leathers & Furs

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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. 

ISBN-13: 9780882661018

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: Storey Publishing - LLC

Publication Date: 01-06-1977

Pages: 176

Product Dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.45(d)

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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