Tanning Game - Traditional Nordic Tanning Methods for Leather and Furs (2nd edition)

Tanning Game: Traditional Nordic Tanning Methods for Leather and Furs is a comprehensive guide to the art of traditional tanning, using age-old techniques and all-natural materials. With clear, step-by-step instructions and a wealth of photographs, this book explores a wide range of traditional methods, tools, and resources for transforming game animal hides into durable leather and beautiful pelts. Praised by tanners worldwide as one of the finest guides to the craft, this second edition features a refined translation for enhanced clarity and flow.

Traditional tanning is an ancient, hands-on craft that relies entirely on natural processes—free from industrial methods and toxic chemicals. All the necessary materials can be sourced from the local environment, and the process requires no expensive tools or complex workspaces—just time, curiosity, and a willingness to engage with nature hands-on! 

Modern hunters are taught to make full use of their game, yet skins are often neglected and discarded despite their incredible value as raw material. Our ancestors understood the importance of using every part of an animal, but the knowledge of how to reclaim and process hides is at risk of being lost.

This book seeks to preserve and pass down traditional tanning techniques to a new generation. Reviving these skills is essential for sustainable hunting practices and for keeping the craft of natural tanning alive.

Hanna Nore, a master tanner, artisan, and teacher from Finland, has distilled her extensive knowledge and decades of hands-on experience into this thorough and engaging guide. Whether you're a beginner starting your tanning journey or an experienced crafter looking for expert tips, Tanning Game is an invaluable resource.

Product Details

• Book title: Tanning Game - Traditional Nordic Tanning Methods for Leather and Furs
  
• Author: Hanna Nore
• Publisher: Rödmossa Oy, Kimito, Finland (March, 2025)
• ISBN: 978-952-88-0171-9
• Language: English
• Perfect bound: 304 pages