Powder Horns: Fabrication & Decoration (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780764334894)

Learn to create beautiful, functional powder horns. 275 color photos illustrate working, shaping, decorating, and finishing techniques. Historic and modern tools and equipment are introduced for inlays, engrailing, and scrimshaw. Leather strap weaving and braiding methods are also provided for carrying the finished horn in an authentic manner. For inspiration, a photo gallery shows finished powder horns and a contact list includes the artists featured. There is no better resource for the craftsman seeking to make an authentic, functional powder horn.

Author: Jim Stevens
ISBN-10: 0764334891
ISBN-13: 9780764334894
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
Language: English
Published: 04/21/2010
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.94lbs
Size: 10.90h x 8.40w x 0.60d