bigfoot_158":2cmv6igd said:
You wouldn't want to neutralize alum tawed hides, unless you were going to tan them afterwards.
For tawing, the alum(acid) has to remain in the leather to effectively preserve it.
The easiest way to create moisture resistance would probably be to buy a commercial spray that is designed for suede.
https://www.google.com/search?q=moister ... r&tbm=shop
They are fairly inexpensive, readily available, and easy to apply. The natural version involves smoking the leather.
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SarniaTricia":2cmv6igd said:
It depends on the method you used to tan them. Some methods, especially more natural ones like brains, might create a higher chance of slippage when the pelt is re-hydrated.
So long as the pelts have been thoroughly preserved with an alum taw, or syn tan, it should be fine to rehydrate and rebreak.
I'd suggest going ahead and giving it a try with your least valuable pelt first.
