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How to tan and soften animal hides for clothing
Contributed by: Kay
  • 1. What is the first crucial step in hide tanning?
A) Brain Tanning
B) Smoking
C) Salting
D) Fleshing
  • 2. What does 'fleshing' remove from the hide?
A) Membrane and fat
B) Grain
C) Hair
D) Remaining skin
  • 3. Why is salting hides important?
A) Adds color
B) Removes hair
C) Softens the hide
D) Prevents bacteria growth
  • 4. What is 'bucking' in hide tanning?
A) Stretching the hide
B) Soaking in an alkaline solution
C) Smoking the hide
D) Applying brain tan
  • 5. What ingredient is commonly used in the 'bucking' process?
A) Salt
B) Tannic acid
C) Wood ash
D) Sulfuric Acid
  • 6. What does 'bucking' help to remove?
A) Hair
B) Membrane
C) Fat
D) Salt
  • 7. What is the purpose of rinsing the hide after bucking?
A) To dry the hide
B) To add salt
C) To apply brain tan
D) To remove the alkaline solution
  • 8. What is 'brain tanning' primarily used for?
A) Coloring the hide
B) Softening the hide
C) Preserving the hide
D) Waterproofing the hide
  • 9. Why are brains effective for tanning?
A) They contain tannins
B) They are salty
C) They contain emulsifiers
D) They are acidic
  • 10. How are brains typically prepared for tanning?
A) Boiled
B) Fried
C) Emulsified in water
D) Applied raw
  • 11. After applying brain mixture, what is the next crucial step?
A) Smoking the hide
B) Salting the hide
C) Washing the hide
D) Repeatedly stretching the hide
  • 12. Why is stretching important during brain tanning?
A) Breaks down fibers for softness
B) Adds color
C) Removes water
D) Prevents shrinkage
  • 13. What effect does bark tanning have on the hide?
A) It softens the hide
B) It makes the hide waterproof
C) It brightens the hide
D) It darkens and stiffens the hide
  • 14. What is 'dry scraping'?
A) Scraping with a dry tool
B) Scraping a dry hide
C) Scraping very quickly
D) Scraping a wet hide
  • 15. What type of water should be used for soaking hides?
A) Hot water
B) Clean, cold water
C) Salt water
D) Warm, soapy water
  • 16. What is a potential downside of alum tanning?
A) It's very time consuming
B) It can become stiff if wet
C) It requires smoking
D) It's very difficult
  • 17. What is 'alum' tanning?
A) Using brain tannins
B) Using tree bark
C) Using clay
D) Using aluminum salts
  • 18. Why is it important to remove all the hair from the hide before tanning?
A) The hair will rot and damage the hide
B) The hair makes the hide too stiff
C) The hair interferes with the tanning process
D) The hair is ugly
  • 19. Why is it important to use rotten wood when smoking hides?
A) It burns hotter.
B) It adds color.
C) It produces cool smoke.
D) It smells better.
  • 20. What tool is commonly used for scraping hides?
A) A dull, rounded tool
B) A hammer
C) A saw
D) A sharp knife
  • 21. How long should a hide be smoked?
A) 1 hour
B) 1 day
C) Until it's the desired color
D) 1 week
  • 22. Which of these is NOT a method for softening hides?
A) Stretching
B) Pulling over a rope
C) Boiling
D) Rubbing against a post
  • 23. Which tree bark is commonly used for bark tanning?
A) Oak
B) Pine
C) Palm
D) Spruce
  • 24. What is the purpose of 'dressing' a hide after tanning?
A) Adding color
B) Adding oils or fats to soften and protect
C) Removing hair
D) Removing excess water
  • 25. What is the main purpose of smoking a hide?
A) Softening
B) Removing hair
C) Preservation and waterproofing
D) Adding color
  • 26. What is a good indicator that a hide is properly tanned?
A) It cracks easily
B) It is slimy
C) It shrinks when wet
D) It is soft and pliable when dry
  • 27. What is 'bark tanning'?
A) Using clay
B) Using brains
C) Using aluminum salts
D) Using tannins from tree bark
  • 28. What does 'breaking' the hide refer to?
A) Washing the hide
B) Removing hair
C) Cutting the hide
D) Softening through manipulation
  • 29. What does 'grain' refer to on a hide?
A) The flesh side of the hide
B) The hair side of the hide
C) The outer layer of the hide
D) The inner layer of the hide
  • 30. What type of wood is best for smoking hides?
A) Rotten or punky wood
B) Green wood
C) Resinous wood
D) Hardwood
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