Leather - From the Raw Material to the Finisher Product by K J Adcock, Paperback | Indigo Chapters

This fascinating books offers its reader an insightful look into the world of leather manufacturing, from the raw material to the finished leather products many of us use every day. A detailed and engaging treatise on processes used in the leather industry, this antique book will greatly appeal to those with an interest in leatherworking and the methods used in its manufacture. Complete with a wealth of illustrations and helpful tips for the discerning leatherworker, this text is a must-have for both beginners and seasoned enthusiasts alike. Chapters contained herein include: 'Evolution of the Art of Leather Manufacture'; 'Hides and Skins'; 'Tanning Materials'; 'Machinery'; 'Preparing of Hides and Skins for Tanning'; 'Tanning Processes'; and 'Dressing', 'Dyeing', and 'Finishing of Leather'. We are proud to republish this antiquarian book here complete with a new introduction to the subject | Leather - From the Raw Material to the Finisher Product by K J Adcock, Paperback | Indigo Chapters