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rabbits skinning, tanning, eating
CherokeeKC:
Rabbit fur was used by some native americans to line there mocassins. You would not have to "tan" the hide to use it in this way. Rabbit skins are pretty thin. Just scrape the meat/membrane off. You could just work it in rawhide form to loosen it up some.
BowEd:
richardzane......BTW you've got a heck of a nice work area there.Is that some sort of kiln you made for your pottery?
BowEd:
Excuse me richardzane I meant to ask darwin.
richardzane:
yeah Beadman,
that was my woodfire mud kiln in New Mexico. It kind of evolved from a series, from a basic slap together mud kiln made in the desert.
the one i have here in Okl. is more geared towards humid weather,so the adobe is covered with a stucco, but the same principle.
primitivepaulette:
Alum and salt=good recipe for moisture, which might very well impair skins turning them "sulphuric". Perhaps better 'raw'. Probably a bit more Tradish, like Cherokee suggests.
Richard Zane, my heart goes out to you, as I have learned lessons like yours! :-[
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