RESOURCES
If you are interested in finding out more about tanning here are some resources...
Introduction to tanning article and Ethics of leather tanning article written by us.
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Some useful websites...
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Braintan.com - an online directory of all things brain tanning related. How to’s, tools, advice, hides for sale, etc.
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Lynx Vilden - Wilderness guide, stone age crafts and primitive living skills.
Katie Russell - traditional tanning teacher, Seattle.
Jutulskinn - traditional tannery in Norway
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Lotta Rahme - Swedish traditional tanner.
Peter Ananin - Woodland Tannery - traditional tanner in Perthshire, Scotland
Wild Awake - Lucy O’Hagan - forest school, foraging and primitive crafts teacher. Belfast, Ireland.
Linda Limeux - Willow and rush basketry courses
The Old Way - A yearlong training in a hunter gatherer life way based in Devon, UK
Trill Farm - natural and simple living courses, including sheep skin tanning
Seeing through Natures Eyes - a yearlong training in nature immersion, foraging and crafts.
The Wilderness Trust - A Neolithic Settlement in Wales teaching courses in ancient crafts and traditional building
Low impact - an online directory of courses, blogs, articles and information about natural skills and sustainable living.
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Common bark tan mistakes - article
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Books we recommend:
