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Articles & Research
Here lies over 100 pages of detailed articles, written by very knowledgeable experts, replete with pictures, drawings and a lot of excellent information. There are a few exceptions, but generally these articles are not intended to be 'complete how-to's. Tanning is not something you can reasonably learn from an article - it takes a good book, video and/or hands-on instruction to do that. These articles can be used to introduce you to various aspects of tanning, to go further with your skills once you understand the basics, or for research.
Braintan.com Guides
18 pages of articles and resources for those interested in tanning and learning about this majestic animal.
17 pages of articles and resources covering traditional bark tanning, 'native' bark tanning, and crafting with bark tanned leather.
How to Brain Tan FursThere are no good complete books or videos on brain tanning furs, but these two articles, used in conjunction with a recommended book or video, will help you on your way.
by George Michaud
A basic description of how to brain tan furs. 4 pages.
Tanning Your Pelts with Nature's Tools
by Jim Miller
An overview of how to brain tan furs. 5 pages.
General Brain Tanning How-To's
The quality of your finished hide begins with skinning. A 1 page tutorial.
How to get hides from hunters, game processors and mail-order. A 1 page tutorial.
How to store your hides until you are ready to brain tan. A 1 page tutorial.
Skinning for Tanners & Game Processors
by Billy Metcalf
A step-by-step to skinning for the most usable and traditional hide shape. 5 pages
Brain Tanning Elk & Moose
by Billy Metcalf
Billy's tips and tricks for brain tanning Elk & Moose. 5 pages.
by Mac Maness, Richard, Rod & Jane
How to set-up a smoke house for smoking hides.
3 pages.
by Joe & Victoria Dinsmore
Like any tanning method, the results come from getting the details right and understanding how it works. In this article, Joe and Victoria show you exactly how they do it, and why. 7 pages.
by Vaughn Terpack
How tanning goats differs from deer.
3 pages.
by Vaughn Terpack
How to set up your scraping beam so that its friendly to your back. 1 page.
History
by Matt Richards
From stone age peoples all over the world, to Native Americans, American Pioneers, the Old West and modern times. 6 pages.
by Matt Richards
Native American deerskin dressing at the time of contact. Based on 100 primary sources as well as the extensive use of pre-contact tools by an experienced tanner. 7 pages.
Crafting
by Ken Smith
Native Americans have been using game animal hoofs and dewclaws for centuries to make rattles, bandoliers and decorations for countless items. Here's how. 4 pages.
Using Earth and Mineral Pigments
© Native American Visions
Using Hide Glue © Native American Visions
Resources
Resource Directory. This directory is designed to help you further pursue your interest in natural buckskin.
Brain Tanning Bibliography. Over 100 sources on native, pioneer and modern tanning, with notes.
Directory of Tanners. Get contact information for brain tanners across the U.S. and throughout the world.
Gatherings. These gatherings are all camping oriented, with many creative and fun folks to learn from and spend time with.
Email: backcountry@braintan.com
URL: http://www.braintan.com
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