Powder Horns

275 color photos illustrate working, shaping, decorating, and finishing techniques for powder horns.

Learn to create beautiful, functional powder horns, including 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.[AuthorName]By Jim Stevens[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Jim Stevens creates and teaches scrimshaw techniques. This is his third book with Schiffer Publishing.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]275 color photos[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]Fabrication & Decoration[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]275 color photos[/ColorPattern]