Difference between revisions of "Tannin"

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#Put acorn in container.
 
#Put acorn in container.
 
#Activate water.
 
#Activate water.
#Right click on acorn, create->misc->tannin
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#Right click on acorn, create --> misc --> tannin
 
== Tools Required ==
 
== Tools Required ==
  
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== Usage ==
 
== Usage ==
Maybe for wine?
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Unknown so far. But as stated above, might be used to strengthen leather to make more durable leather armor.
  
  
 
[[Category:Items]][[Category:Alchemy Items]][[Category:Natural Substances Items]]
 
[[Category:Items]][[Category:Alchemy Items]][[Category:Natural Substances Items]]

Revision as of 11:11, 16 December 2005

Description

Tannin acid made from acorn.

Method

  1. Put acorn in container.
  2. Activate water.
  3. Right click on acorn, create --> misc --> tannin

Tools Required

Items Required

Historical Uses

Tannin is used in tanning animal skins to make leather; it transforms certain proteins of animal tissue into compounds that resist decomposition. It is also used in manufacturing inks, as a mordant in dyeing, and in medicine as an astringent and for treatment of burns.

Usage

Unknown so far. But as stated above, might be used to strengthen leather to make more durable leather armor.