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waterproofing question, cowskin

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richardzane:
didn't know that about prickly pear juice as a waterproofer.

was speaking with a Seminole craftswoman some 15 years ago or so who brain tans deerskins and uses eyeballs
for a water repellant in her tanning process. butchers gave weird looks when she asked for a bucket of eyeballs.
I don't remember how they were used in the process, but she said it made rain just bead off braintanned clothing and evidently was a tradition among her family.

Pappy:
 :) Man I would like to hear more about the eye ball thing, like how many and when they were used.  :)
   Pappy

4dog:
And maybe do they help ya see whats behind ya,,that would be a plus....lol

JW_Halverson:

--- Quote from: Pappy on June 19, 2013, 09:29:40 am --- :) Man I would like to hear more about the eye ball thing, like how many and when they were used.  :)
   Pappy

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Never heard of that technique, I'll have to keep an eye out for it on other forums, too!   :o

dbb:

--- Quote from: richardzane on June 19, 2013, 12:27:19 am ---didn't know that about prickly pear juice as a waterproofer.

was speaking with a Seminole craftswoman some 15 years ago or so who brain tans deerskins and uses eyeballs
for a water repellant in her tanning process. butchers gave weird looks when she asked for a bucket of eyeballs.
I don't remember how they were used in the process, but she said it made rain just bead off braintanned clothing and evidently was a tradition among her family.

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Coolest thing i ever heard of  :o
And it puts a new meaning to eyeballin something  ;D

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