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Making Leather (Hide Tanning)

Fri, Apr 19

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Cool Waters Farm

Learn how to turn raw deer hides into soft, supple leather! We'll be scraping, fleshing, softening and smoking.

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Making Leather (Hide Tanning)
Making Leather (Hide Tanning)

Time & Location

Apr 19, 2019, 9:00 AM – Apr 21, 2019, 5:00 PM

Cool Waters Farm, 809 Depot St, Union, ME 04862, USA

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About the event

Animal skins, when properly prepared, provide a strong material that may be used to fashion clothing, containers, cordage, and more. Humans worldwide have been using animal skins as fabric for thousands of years, if not more. Learn to process animal hides into strong leather, which can be used to make durable clothing, shoes, bags and other items that, if properly cared for, will last for several lifetimes.

We'll cover scraping, cleaning, wringing, dressing, hand- and frame-softening, and smoking. Everyone will work a hide start-to-finish. If this is your first time making leather, consider teaming up with a friend. $45 for one day or $120 suggested for three: includes all required tools, materials, tuition, and snacks. Limited to 10 students. (You will only be able to completely tan a deer hide from start to finish if you are able to attend all three days.)

Space in this class is limited. Preregistration,…

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  • Making Leather (3 Days)

    $120.00

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  • Making Leather (One Day)

    $45.00

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