If i were to put deer pelt in a bath of alum and salt for 6-8 days. it seems to me like the alum would cause the hair to stiffen and either be brittle, or fall out. is this so? and what can i do different. i have heard that you just wash it with water once you take it out before tacking it, then i ahev also heard to wash with a fur conditioner, this will cause the hair to moisten up. any help is appreciated.
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Alum will not do that! It doesnt affect the hair that way. It tends to dull it slightly - but not make it hard and brittle - or fall out! As a matter of fact - some Tanners like it because it tightens or shrinks the skin slightly - preventing hair loss!