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Re: Tanning skins

Post by Oldbloke » 04 Dec 2017, 11:10 am

The alum&salt recipe has been around a long time but I'm yet to try it myself. The alum is available when you buy swimming pool chemicals. Do you want the recipe?
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Re: Tanning skins

Post by Daddybang » 04 Dec 2017, 12:09 pm

Oldbloke wrote:The alum&salt recipe has been around a long time but I'm yet to try it myself. The alum is available when you buy swimming pool chemicals. Do you want the recipe?


Yeah ob that would be great thanks :drinks:
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Re: Tanning skins

Post by marksman » 04 Dec 2017, 3:53 pm

Oldbloke wrote:The alum&salt recipe has been around a long time but I'm yet to try it myself. The alum is available when you buy swimming pool chemicals. Do you want the recipe?


s**t yes :drinks:
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Re: Tanning skins

Post by Oldbloke » 04 Dec 2017, 5:34 pm

Salt-Alum Tanning
Dissolve 1 pound of alum in a wooden or plastic container that is holding 1 gallon of warm, soft water. Dissolve 2½ pounds of salt in a second similar container that is holding 4 gallons of water. Pour the salt solution slowly into the alum solution, stirring constantly. Let cool. Make this solution the same day you begin the tanning process. Soak for 4 days stirring occasionally.

I have never tried this but would appreciate any info from anyone who has, Its easy to find on the net if you search for it.
Alum is commonly used in swimming pools & is cheap and fairly safe to handle.
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Re: Tanning skins

Post by Daddybang » 04 Dec 2017, 6:45 pm

Oldbloke wrote:Salt-Alum Tanning
Dissolve 1 pound of alum in a wooden or plastic container that is holding 1 gallon of warm, soft water. Dissolve 2½ pounds of salt in a second similar container that is holding 4 gallons of water. Pour the salt solution slowly into the alum solution, stirring constantly. Let cool. Make this solution the same day you begin the tanning process. Soak for 4 days stirring occasionally.

I have never tried this but would appreciate any info from anyone who has, Its easy to find on the net if you search for it.
Alum is commonly used in swimming pools & is cheap and fairly safe to handle.


Thanks ob :thumbsup: :drinks:
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