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Record 1 2005-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Preparation of Leather and Leather Articles
DEF

A type of drawness of grain which is caused by improper liming and/or bating.

OBS

[Loose grain] is mostly seen in goat skins. If the drum is not properly controlled and/or when hot bated pelts are put into cold water directly shrinking of the grain takes place resulting loose grain effect.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Préparation des cuirs et des objets en cuir
CONT

Les cuirs flottants requièrent une fleur creuse.

Spanish

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