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Show HOW TO TAN SHEEP SKINS. Method of Handling Thtm So a to Fit Them for Horn Us. The Country Gentleman glvea thla method of tanning sheep skin which any farmer could easily follow In tanning tan-ning the sklu wanted for borne use; Wash the hide In warm water, remove re-move all fleshy matter from the Inner aurface and loose dirt from tha hair aide. Now wash In atrnng, rather warm aoupaud. The old time aofl aoap made from wool ahea la beat. Kllher rub by hand or gently on washboard. wash-board. A anon a thoroughly cleaned and rinsed, press a much of the water out a possible. Add the following mlnture to Ihe flesh aide: Common salt and ground alum, one-fourth one-fourth ounce each, and one half ounce nf bora dissolved In one quart of hot water. When suflli lenlly cool to work with the hand add enough rye meal to make a thick paate. ttpread the mixture on the flesh aide; fold and let It remain In a ahudy, airy place for two weeka; remove the paate and waah. When nearly dry crHi the flesh aide thoroughly with a dull knife; rub wllh the hand until akin la soft and pliable. |
