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		Small-Scale Horn Processing (ILO - WEP, 1988, 104 p.)
			(introduction...)
			PREFACE
			FOREWORD
			CHAPTER I. HORN AND ITS PREPARATION
			CHAPTER II. CUTTING OF HORNS
			CHAPTER III. WORKING OF HORN
			CHAPTER IV. SHAPING
			CHAPTER V. POLISHING
			CHAPTER VI. RATIONAL USE OF HORNS
			CHAPTER VII. ASSEMBLY METHODS
			CHAPTER VIII. DYEING OF HORN
			CHAPTER IX. MANUFACTURE OF USEFUL OBJECTS
			CHAPTER X. MANUFACTURE OF DECORATIVE ITEMS
			CHAPTER XI. SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT OF HORN PROCESSING
			ANNEX I: PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED TO EQUIP A HORN WORKSHOP
			ANNEX II: EXAMPLES OF ARTISAN PRODUCTS IN HORN
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Small-scale horn processing

Horn, a noble, abundant and low-cost raw material, can often serve as a substitute for plastics in the production of a variety of useful and decorative articles. The use of horn offers some socio-economic advantages to many developing countries, as it can yield employment and income. Traditional techniques are available - but they need to be rationalised, adapted in terms of appropriate technology, and made more widely known.

That is precisely the aim of this publication, which is the outcome of collaboration between horn-processing artisans and ILO technicians. The manufacture of a variety of objects from horn (including combs, spoons, wall lamps and ornaments) is explained in detail, with numerous illustrations. The book should be a useful tool for the training of horners, as it provides them with a simple and comprehensive manual of techniques used in the processing of horn.

ISBN 92-2-105358-X
Price: 15 Swiss francs