Description
This book teaches you the centuries-old art of easy-to-do, natural, inexpensive fat tanning with a few simple tools and limited space. Tanning with pure natural products leads to wonderful leather products that anyone can make themselves at home without any prior experience or knowledge.
The step-by-step illustrations show in detail how the self-tanned skins and skins are processed, as well as how to turn raw pelts and furs into leather gloves, moccasins, hats, capes, jackets, and other simple everyday leather objects.
Explore different tanning methods like the "Open Method" and the "Tube Method" and learn associated skills like salting, freezing, and drying your homemade leather.
About the Author
Markus Klek was introduced to the ancient art of tanning by Native Americans. He runs his own small tannery where he creates leather clothing and teaches. He lives in Schramberg, Germany. https://www.markusklek.de
Book Information
ISBN 9780764366116
Author Markus Klek
Format Hardback
Page Count 136
Imprint Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Weight(grams) 635g