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The topic of tanning hides seemed deeply overwhelming to me until today’s guest unveiled amazing hidden truths and tips that I think you too will find fascinating.
Podcast Episode Highlights
- Background on Cher Reynan and how she started tanning
- Types of hides she tans in her business and workshops
- Is it overambitious to add tanning to our homesteading adventures?
- What tanning steps to start with as a beginner
- Types of tanning (traditional, commercial, etc.) and sourcing materials
- Walkthrough of the tanning process (small and large)
- A closer look at tanning racks and frames
- Types of tanning products
- Methods for de-hairing the tanned products
- Rawhide, leather, and other terms
- Biggest mistakes and issues that beginners run into
- Type of salt to use for tanning
- Where can we find hides for tanning?
- Final tips and thoughts
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Podcast Episode Resources and Links Mentioned
Where to find Cher Reynan: http://www.wildfibre.ca/ or https://www.prairieroseskills.ca/
Find Cher on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wildfibre.tannery/
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Find Cher at:
Instagram: @prairie.rose.skills
Website: https://www.prairieroseskills.ca/
My (New) Old-School Blog: www.prairiephilosophy.com
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