Tanning Chemical Reference Chart
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Tanning Chemical |
Type of Tan |
Other Materials |
Amount Needed to Tan 2 Deer capes or 4 Fox skins |
Color of Hide After Tanning |
Leaching of Chemicals by Water |
Usages |
Special Characteristics |
McKenzie Tan |
Brush On Tan |
Salt, McKenzie Ultimate Acid, Baking Soda, McKenzie Relaxer/Degreaser |
8 Ounces |
White |
No |
Hair On Tan |
Soft, Stretchy Leather |
Lutan® FN |
Alum Tan |
Tanning Oil, Salt, Pickling Crystals |
1 Pound |
White |
Very Slowly |
Hair On or Hair Off Tan, Garment Tan |
Soft, Stretchy Leather |
Liqua Tan |
Syn Tan, Synthetic Tan |
Salt, Pickling Crystals |
2 Cups |
Cream |
No |
Hair On or Hair Off Tan |
Sets Hair, Firm Leather |
Paratan |
Syn Tan |
Tanning Oil |
1 Pound |
White |
Slow |
Hair On |
Soft, Stretchy Leather |
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