Deerskins into Buckskins: How to Tan with Brains, Soap or Eggs; 2nd Edition

Deerskins into Buckskins: How to Tan with Brains, Soap or Eggs; 2nd Edition

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Product Features

  • - Learn how to tan deer hides into buckskins the traditional way
  • - Discover three different methods for tanning deer hides: brains, soap, and eggs
  • - Gain knowledge on how to preserve your buckskins for years to come

Product Overview

  • ASIN : 0965867242
  • Publisher : Backcountry Publishing; Second Edition, Second edition (September 2, 2004)
  • Language : English
  • Paperback : 240 pages
  • ISBN-10 : 9780965867245
  • ISBN-13 : 978-0965867245
  • Item Weight : 11.6 ounces
  • Dimensions : 5.4 x 0.6 x 8.3 inches

About Deerskins into Buckskins: How to Tan with Brains, Soap or Eggs; 2nd Edition

There's no need to head to the deer stand when you can bring the deer home with you! With this comprehensive guide, you'll learn how to tan hides using brains, soap, or eggs. 165 photographs and illustrations make the process easy to follow step-by-step, from raw skin to soft buckskin. You'll also learn how to create useful goods such as garments and accessories, as well as rawhide and hide glue. The best part? You don't even need any chemicals!

Tanning is a natural process, so you can feel good about preserving animal hides in an environmentally friendly way. With this guide, you'll be able to


Top Positive Reviews

  • - Learn how to tan deer hides using brains, soap, or eggs
  • - Covers the entire process of tanning, from selecting skins to preserving the finished product
  • - Step-by-step photos and illustrations make it easy to follow
  • - Author is a lifelong outdoorsman with over 30 years of experience in tanning deer hides

Top Negative Reviews

  • Not as thorough as i had Liked
  • Good book to have if times get tough

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