The Complete Book of Tanning Skins and Furs by James Churchill (Book)

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The Complete Book of Tanning Skins and Furs by James Churchill. Covers all phases of the home tanning process. The author gives you background on the furs and skins, and how to prepare them. Also shows equipment to use and solutions and formulas for tanning. Covers everything from alligator to wildcat. Hardcover, 189 pages.

197 pages

14 Chapters by James Chruchill that show you how to home tan Muskrat, Weasel, Skunk, Mink, Rabbit, Squirrel, Raccoon, Fox and Coyote. Tanning large Moose and Elk Hides and of course deer hides.

1. Introduction to Tanning: Procedures, Tools, and Materials
2. Tanning Small Animal Skins: Beginning Projects: Squirrel and Raccoon
3. Tanning Small Furbearers: Muskrat, Weasel, Skunk, Mink, and Rabbit
4. Making Buckskin
5. Tanning the Large Furbearers: Fox, Coyote, Otter, Fisher, Beaver, and Raccoon
6. Tanning Moose and Elk Hides
7. Tan Your Own Bearskin Rug
8. Tanning Thin Domestic Animal Skins: Sheep, Goat, Calf, and Pig
9. Tanning Thick Domestic Hides For Rugs, Robes, or Leather: Horse and Cow
10. Tanning Reptile, Fish, and Bird Skins: Alligator, Fish, Snake, Frog, Lizard, and Bird
11. Making Your Own Tanning Tools
12. Primitive Tanning Methods: History, Traditional Methods, and Projects
13. Using Your Leather: Grades, Tools, and Projects for Leather Working
14. Solutions and Formulas
Glossary
Index

Complete Book of Tanning

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