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Leather preparation
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Leather preparation
Fat-liquoring
Leather; Leather preparation
The process of replacing oils that have been leqached from the hide during processing.
Drum dying
Leather; Leather preparation
The process of colouring leather by tumbling it in a rotating drum immersed in dye. A very effective method allowing maximum dye penetration.
Crust
Leather; Leather preparation
Leather which has been tanned (treated to become nonperishable) but not coloured or otherwise finished.
Crocking
Leather; Leather preparation
Removing the crock, or excess coloring, that rubs off of a newly-dyed hide.
Patent leather
Leather; Leather preparation
Leather with a glossy impermeable finish produced by successive coats of drying oils, varnish, or synthetic resins.
Patina
Leather; Leather preparation
The aura or lustre that develops in a quality piece of leather with age.
Perforated
Leather; Leather preparation
Leather in which a pattern of small holes is stamped using a die.
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