So the Campcraft menu gets the option to construct a drying rack for some combination of Limbs / Stones / Cordage (Which could be crafted out of cloth by hand + improve repair skill like everything else, perhaps there's a natural alternative that could easily be used in game that I'm not thinking of) I would love all of that being incorporated as 2-part to both Carcass Harvesting + whatever they're calling our 'Base Customization' (in its limited capacity) Picture if for each one of those steps used on the hides, the resulting clothing had a damage reduction applied to it. A slurry made out of the brain and certain bits of organ meat can help. well, most guys know where you can get THAT.Īcorns/oak leaves are another thing that can help. In theory amonia can be used to help cure a hide, and. We're wearing AGED hide, not entirely cured hide. If you have any questions please use our message board or e-mail us.Originally posted by ICountFrom0:Honestly that is one of my dreams for progression in this game. Sally Lunns Buns, Courgette, tomato and basil tart, Apple and blackberry crumble Wild Foodsĭandelion Crop or Pest, Elderflower, Comfrey Vegetables If you liked that then why not check out some of our other articles RecipesĪcorn flour, Dandelion & Chicken, Nettle beer, Nettle haggis, Nettle soup, Paul's Vegie Burgers, Elsinore bread If you have anything to add to this article or with to comment on anything else you have seen on our site then let us know on our forum. The meal/flour can then used in place of wheat flour in recipes.Īcorns were used in this way by the Cherokee Indians of America. When dry they can be stored in large jars in the cupboard. Then place the coarse meal into pans to dry in the sun or oven (again on a low heat). I have used a pestle and motar in the past however I had a lot of time on my hands. When the acorns are no longer bitter(just bite into them to test), grind them while wet through a meat grinder - if you do not have a meat grinder then a good blender will do. This information was found on the nut factory website.
During a 1709 famine in France an illness called "trousse galante" followed acorn eating, but people survived and regained their health during the famine. The bread made from this nut is detestable, but is said to have been used in famine in large quantities to feed starving populations. robar has served mankind well, it is a famine-food in Europe. In fact the English Oak or Truffle Oak Q.
If you are not sure if the tannin has gone make sure that you ask someone who knows what they are doing for advice, or look at the nut factory website. Tannin is actually poisionus, so be very carefull when making this flour. This process greatly differs in time due to the type of oaks, and the American Oak is a lot less problematic than the UK oak as the acorns from UK Oaks contain more tannin. This is to get rid of the tannin, the substance used to tan leather which also gives the acorns that bitter taste.
Generally, I soak the acorns for a few days to about two weeks, changing the water at least twice a day. This will not just dry them, it will also kill off any insects.Ĭrack the shells off, and then soak the shelled acorns in water.
Acorn tannin for tanning hides full#
Go to your nearest park or forest with oak trees in them and collect a bag full of acorns (or as much as you need)ĭry them in the oven using the pilot light ('s' on many gas cookers) or very low heat.
Acorn tannin for tanning hides how to#
How to make a wheat flour substitute from acorns.
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