Difference between revisions of "Tannin"

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== Usage ==
 
== Usage ==
Unknown so far. But as stated above, might be used to strengthen leather to make more durable leather armor.
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Used with [[Iron Lump]] to create Black [[Dye]].
  
  
 
[[Category:Items]][[Category:Alchemy Items]][[Category:Natural Substances Items]]
 
[[Category:Items]][[Category:Alchemy Items]][[Category:Natural Substances Items]]

Revision as of 12:22, 30 January 2006

Description

Tannin acid made from acorns and water.

Method

  1. Activate water.
  2. Put acorns in container.
  3. Right click on water, 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

Used with Iron Lump to create Black Dye.