Tannin

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

Items Required

• Acorns
• Water

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.