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PUBLICATONS


Books


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Buckskin (Backorder)
$19.95

The Ancient Art of Braintanning

by Steven Edholm & Tamara WIlder

Buckskin: The Ancient Art of Braintanning has been out of print for the past several years due to technological difficulties with transitioning from the older form of printing “flats” to a digital format.

Hopefully the wait will be worth it and we really appreciate everyone’s patience and support.

Any orders placed here will be put on BACKORDER and will be shipped via USPS as soon as it is available.

Backorders will automatically include the digital version for FREE, which will be delivered via email as soon as it is available.

365 pages
9”x 6” x 1”

list price $19.95 (backorder price)
(price of new edition may change depending on cost of printing)


Articles


”Learn to Burn” article

Online Journal KNOW
9/25/2012

Handbooks


Nutty About Bay
$10.00

California Bay Laurel

by Tamara Wilder & Steven Edholm
(Paleotechnics Handbook #24, 2019)

Descriptions of this bountiful tree, instructions on how to harvest and process the nuts and recipes on how to transform the roasted nuts into delicious and stimulating treats.

Folded stapled 8 page booklet in Full Color

Knotted Net Water Bottle Bags
$10.00

Paleotechnics Handbook #6

2019

by Tamara Wilder

Detailed photo step-by-step guide to making a knotted net using a “sheet bend” netting knot.

Includes directions for using a “bowline” knot to create the initial loop and finishing techniques.

24 page photocopied stapled booklet
8.5” X 5.5” X 1”

$10 (black & white)

So You Have a Dead Animal
$10.00

A Basic Guide to Processing Animals and Preserving Parts for Later Use

Paleotechnics Handbook #8,
Revised Edition 2012

by Steven Edholm & Tamara Wilder

Basic information on how to take a carcass to the point that the parts can be used and preserved. Packed with lots of little detail that speak from experience.

32 page photocopied stapled booklet
8.5” X 5.5” X .125”


Sharpening Tools
$10.00

A Guide to Selection and Maintenance of Steel Edges

Paleotechnics Handbook #7,
2007

by Steven Edholm
w/ Tamara Wilder

Good information on how to judge steel and tool quality and keep good edges on steel tools to maximize their usefulness.

34 page photocopied stapled booklet
8.5” X 5.5” X .125”

Sustainable Harvest
$6.00

Approaching Wildcrafting with Knowledge and Intent

Paleotechnics Handbook #1
2008

by Steven Edholm and Tamara Wilder

Practical information, philosophy and ethics related to gathering wild plants.

Folded stapled 20 page booklet

Using the Whole Animal
$10.00

Pig Slaughtering, Processing, Cooking & Eating

Paleotechnics Handbook #23
Fully Revised Edition 1/2020

by Tamara Wilder

Basic information, recipes and lots of other stuff you need to know to both slaughter a pig and also use (and eat) all the parts.

Packed with lots of little details that speak from experience.

44 page photocopied stapled booklet
8.5” X 5.5” X .125”



Chapters

Chapter on "Whole Shoot
Willow Basketry"
(1994)

Primitive Technology
$25.99

A Book of Earth Skills

from the Society of Primitive Technology
edited by David Wescott

Best of the first ten Bulletins of Primitive Technology arranged by topic to form a comprehensive overview of ancient living skills.

Since those issues are no longer in print, this book is the best way to get the information found there.

Includes:

  • Making a Reduced Antler Flaker
    by Steven Edholm

  • Cordage
    by Steven Edholm & Tamara WIlder

  • Removing the Hooves of Deer
    by Tamara Wilder

248 pages
8.5" x 11" x .5”

list price $25.99

(Gibbs Smith Publishing)

Chapters on:

  • Making a Reduced Antler Flaker
    by Steven Edholm

  • Cordage
    by Steven Edholm & Tamara WIlder

  • Removing the Hooves of Deer by Tamara Wilder

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Primitive Technology 2
$27.99

Ancestral Skills

from the Society of Primitive Technology
edited by David Wescott

More of the best of the first ten issues of the Bulletin of Primitive Technology arranged by topic.

Important info.

Includes:

  • Working Hides with Stone, Bone & Antler Tools
    by Steven Edholm

  • Buckskin Babblings
    edited by Alice Tulloch

  • Hand Drill Firemaking
    by Steven Edholm

248 pages
8.5" x 11" x .75”

list price $27.99

(Gibbs Smith Publishing)

Chapters on:

  • Working Hides with Stone, Bone & Antler Tools
    by Steven Edholm

  • Buckskin Babblings
    edited by Alice Tulloch

  • Hand Drill Firemaking
    by Steven Edholm


MEDIA

Ground Shots Podcast
Interview with Tamara
10/28/2019

Ladies Who Lead
Podcast Interview
Tamara Wilder, Women’s Wildness & IUD Awareness
2/24/2018

Education Now! Interview
Paleotechnics –
Tamara Wilder

4/10/2014

Make:Zine Article
Fire, Stone, and Wood:
the First Tools

5/19/2013

Fibershed Blog
Honoring the Ancient Fibersheds
8/13/2010

Ukiah Daily Journal Article
Ancient Skills for Modern Times
9/17/2009

San Francisco Chronicle Article
Getting Back to Basics
2/12/2004

Photo from San Francisco Chronicle

Photo from San Francisco Chronicle


TELEVISION

Featured in the show Modern Marvels: Leather on the History Channel - 2006


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