Seven Easy and Cheap Methods, for Preparing, Tanning, Dressing, Scenting and Renovating All Wool and Fur Peltries, Also All Fine Leather —— As Adapted to the Manufacture of Robes, Mats, Caps, Gloves, Mitts, Overshoes, &C., &C., Suited to Family and Individual Practice

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ISBN: 9781333885809 出版年：2016 页码：19 Chauncey Goodrich Forgotten Books

Process 2. — Work the hair and grain of as soon as taken from the pack, with a scraper or beaming knife, upon a half round or flat surface. Be careful to take off all the grain while the pelt is wet and soft. After graining, put the pelt to soak for a half hour, then wash clean, and immerse it in sour milk for a few hours, to neutralize the lime and alkali still remaining in the skin.