oil tanning
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Oil tanning is an ancient method used to convert animal hides into leather, particularly for soft, porous leathers like chamois and deerskin. This process involves impregnating the hides with oil, which is then pounded in and adhered to the skin fibers through oxidation. This technique allows the resulting leather to be repeatedly wetted and dried without damage.12
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