Leather - Revision history

Figgity: /* Other */ fixed a mistake

2025-05-21T18:32:46Z

Other: fixed a mistake

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	=== Hardwoods ===		=== Hardwoods ===
	Hardwoods are a significant source of natural tannins. Woods with high tannin content can be identified by typically having a darker brown coloration, as well as the signature bitter, astringent, drying taste, the same as in acorns. For all of these species, large amounts of tannins can be found in the wood, bark, and leaves.		Hardwoods are a significant source of natural tannins. Woods with high tannin content can be identified by typically having a darker brown coloration, as well as the signature bitter, astringent, drying taste, the same as in acorns. For all of these species, large amounts of tannins can be found in the wood, bark, and leaves.
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	!Wood Species Name		!Wood Species Name
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	=== Other ===		=== Other ===
	While most prominently in hardwood, tannins can be sourced from other plants as well.		While most prominently in hardwood, tannins can be sourced from other plants as well.
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	!Other		!Other
	!Tannin Content		!Tannin Content

Figgity: added section on plants and woods with tannin

2025-05-21T18:31:55Z

added section on plants and woods with tannin

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	=== Extracting Vegetable Tannins ===		=== Extracting Vegetable Tannins ===

			== Plants with High Tannin Content ==

			=== Hardwoods ===
			Hardwoods are a significant source of natural tannins. Woods with high tannin content can be identified by typically having a darker brown coloration, as well as the signature bitter, astringent, drying taste, the same as in acorns. For all of these species, large amounts of tannins can be found in the wood, bark, and leaves.
			{\| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
			\|+
			!Wood Species Name
			!Wood Coloration
			!Tannin Content
			!Ext. Notes
			\|-
			\|Oak
			\|Light Brown
			\|
			\|
			\|-
			\|Chestnut
			\|Light Reddish-Brown
			\|
			\|
			\|-
			\|Quebracho
			\|Dark Reddish-Brown
			\|
			\|
			\|-
			\|Acacia
			\|Orange Brown
			\|
			\|
			\|}

			=== Other ===
			While most prominently in hardwood, tannins can be sourced from other plants as well.
			{\| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
			!Other
			!Tannin Content
			!Ext. Notes
			\|-
			\|Pomegranite Peel
			\|
			\|
			\|-
			\|Tara Pod
			\|
			\|
			\|}

	==See also==		==See also==

Figgity: /* Production */ removed a weird bolding

2025-05-17T21:57:59Z

Production: removed a weird bolding

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	Tanning is the broad name for the process done to rawhide to convert it into usable leather that is resistant to decay and putrefaction.		Tanning is the broad name for the process done to rawhide to convert it into usable leather that is resistant to decay and putrefaction.

	=== ~~'''~~Preparation~~'''~~ ===		=== Preparation ===
	Before rawhide can be tanned, it must first be scraped and cleaned to remove all the hairs, and any remaining meat, fat, or connective tissue from the rawhide. Then they are cured to prevent putrefaction, either in a sealed vessel filled with salt for a 30 days, or agitated in a brine for 16 hours.		Before rawhide can be tanned, it must first be scraped and cleaned to remove all the hairs, and any remaining meat, fat, or connective tissue from the rawhide. Then they are cured to prevent putrefaction, either in a sealed vessel filled with salt for a 30 days, or agitated in a brine for 16 hours.

Figgity: added a note about scudding

2025-05-09T02:08:52Z

added a note about scudding

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	=== Beamhouse Operations ===		=== Beamhouse Operations ===
	Beamhouse operations are the collective steps performed between preparation and tanning. In order, they are soaking, liming~~, unhairing,~~ scudding ~~and fleshing~~, deliming~~, bating / putering, drenching~~, and pickling		Beamhouse operations are the collective steps performed between preparation and tanning. In order, they are soaking, liming and scudding, deliming, and pickling


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	'''Liming'''		'''Liming'''

	Next, soak the hide in [[Quicklime\|slaked lime]]. The ratio should be (I couldn't find a ratio. I only saw a ratio of about 1 pound quicklime to 10 gallons water, but that's not a clean conversion). This is done to break down any leftover hairs or fats on the hide, as well as open up the collagen to better let in tannins.		Next, soak the hide in [[Quicklime\|slaked lime]]. The ratio should be (I couldn't find a ratio. I only saw a ratio of about 1 pound [[quicklime]] to 10 gallons water, but that's not a clean conversion). This is done to break down any leftover hairs or fats on the hide, as well as open up the collagen to better let in tannins. Any hairs remaining after liming are removed by scraping the hide with a dull knife in a process known as scudding.

Figgity: added a lot more about how leather is made

2025-05-09T02:06:59Z

added a lot more about how leather is made

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	'''Leather''' is a strong, flexible and durable material obtained from the tanning, or chemical treatment, of animal skins and hides to prevent decay. The most common leathers come from cattle, sheep, goats, equine animals, buffalo, pigs and hogs, and aquatic animals such as seals and alligators. Leather can be used to make a variety of items, including clothing, footwear, handbags, furniture, tools and sports equipment, and lasts for decades. Leather making has been practiced for more than 7,000 years.		'''Leather''' is a strong, flexible and durable material obtained from the tanning, or chemical treatment, of animal skins and hides to prevent decay. The most common leathers come from cattle, sheep, goats, equine animals, buffalo, pigs and hogs, and aquatic animals such as seals and alligators. Leather can be used to make a variety of items, including clothing, footwear, handbags, furniture, tools and sports equipment, and lasts for decades. Leather making has been practiced for more than 7,000 years.

			== Production ==
			Tanning is the broad name for the process done to rawhide to convert it into usable leather that is resistant to decay and putrefaction.

			=== '''Preparation''' ===
			Before rawhide can be tanned, it must first be scraped and cleaned to remove all the hairs, and any remaining meat, fat, or connective tissue from the rawhide. Then they are cured to prevent putrefaction, either in a sealed vessel filled with salt for a 30 days, or agitated in a brine for 16 hours.

			=== Beamhouse Operations ===
			Beamhouse operations are the collective steps performed between preparation and tanning. In order, they are soaking, liming, unhairing, scudding and fleshing, deliming, bating / putering, drenching, and pickling


			'''Soaking'''

			First, soak the hide in water to wash any excess salt.


			'''Liming'''

			Next, soak the hide in [[Quicklime\|slaked lime]]. The ratio should be (I couldn't find a ratio. I only saw a ratio of about 1 pound quicklime to 10 gallons water, but that's not a clean conversion). This is done to break down any leftover hairs or fats on the hide, as well as open up the collagen to better let in tannins.


			'''Deliming'''

			The hide is then soaked in a mixture of water, and an acid that can be rapid in their pH adjustment.


			'''Pickling'''

			Despite the name, this step has nothing to do with the food preservation process of the same name.

			For the final step, the hide is soaked in a solution containing tannins for a period of two to three months, after which it is dried and ready for use.

			=== Extracting Vegetable Tannins ===

	==See also==		==See also==

PolarTwin: /* See also */ +Wool

2022-10-19T12:05:28Z

PolarTwin: /* See also */ Div column

2022-10-19T11:51:56Z

PolarTwin: /* See also */ +Nylon

2022-10-19T11:51:04Z

PolarTwin: /* See also */ +Silk

2022-10-19T11:28:19Z

PolarTwin: /* See also */ Textiles

2022-10-19T10:21:21Z

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	* [[Rawhide]]		* [[Rawhide]]
	* [[Raw material]]		* [[Raw material]]
			* [[Wool]]
	* [[Textiles]]		* [[Textiles]]
	</div>		</div>

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	==See also==		==See also==
			<div style="column-count:2">
	* [[Cotton]]		* [[Cotton]]
	* [[Linen]]		* [[Linen]]
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	* [[Raw material]]		* [[Raw material]]
	* [[Textiles]]		* [[Textiles]]
			</div>

	== References ==		== References ==

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	* [[Cotton]]		* [[Cotton]]
	* [[Linen]]		* [[Linen]]
			* [[Nylon]]
	* [[Silk]]		* [[Silk]]
	* [[Rawhide]]		* [[Rawhide]]

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	* [[Cotton]]		* [[Cotton]]
	* [[Linen]]		* [[Linen]]
			* [[Silk]]
	* [[Rawhide]]		* [[Rawhide]]
	* [[Raw material]]		* [[Raw material]]

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	* [[Rawhide]]		* [[Rawhide]]
	* [[Raw material]]		* [[Raw material]]
			* [[Textiles]]

	== References ==		== References ==