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"An exceptionally thorough and readable do-it-yourself book." -- Library Journal
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Generally good information,
By Richard Santos (Yoncalla, OR United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Home Tanning & Leathercraft Simplified (Paperback)
I recently checked this book out of the library in preparation of tanning a sheepskin. The book seems full of pertinent information, but it frequently seems scattered. You should definitely read through all sections as it seems tidbits of information in one section pertain to procedures of another section. Overall it seems there is a good variety of methods, types, tanning recipes and projects. This is the only book I've read on tanning, I feel educated on the subject but feel a slightly clearer, less scattered book would give me more confidence in approaching my first project.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
everything you need,
This review is from: Home Tanning & Leathercraft Simplified (Paperback)
Super informative book for dealing with furs and skinning them. Very graphic so if you dont like bunnies being gutted and stripped of fur stay clear of this one. I bought it mainly to clean sheepskin and it wasnt that informative for that- I found more info on internet (wash out by hand with woolite and ring, ring, ring out and put on clothes line to dry then use a cat or dog slicker brush and comb it wet and then when dry)
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Well, I FEEL smarter,
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This review is from: Home Tanning & Leathercraft Simplified (Paperback)
I actually really liked this book, because it seemed to cover the basics.
I was specifically looking for info on rabbits, but I read the whole book on principle. (I just can't NOT finish a book.) It did seem a bit scattered, and I found rabbit skin advice in the sheep section (or vice versa). The section on how to skin the rabbit was pretty clear. I was pleased that there was mention of what type/thickness of skin you would get from different ages or sexes, and what time of year rabbits would be in the best fur. The instructions for tanning/dressing the furs were very well written, and I basically feel like I could try it just based on the info I got from this book. I would have given it 5 stars except for two things a) it mentions rabbit leather (furless), but not how to make it, and b) I haven't actually TRIED any of the advice yet, or read any other "how to tan a rabbit skin" books, so it might be really horrible. But 4 stars for the fact that I now know what 4-ounce leather is, and what a split is, even if you don't get them from rabbits. :) Nicole
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