How is Leather Made?

Reactions Science Videos | November 13, 2018

More PBS Digital Studios Goodness here! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... How does animal hide become leather? We still don’t fully understand the chemistry of tanning, but the basic steps are thousands of years old. In this week’s episode of Reactions, learn how leather is made.

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