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Task · part of 5. Tanning, leather care or a visit. Do ONE

5(b). Tan the skin of a small animal

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Describe the safety precautions you will take and the tanning method that you used.

Note. Two halves: the safety precautions you will take are described, so they come before you start, and the tanning method is described after you have used it.

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  1. Leatherwork Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-09-19), Requirement 5(b) · Asks for the safety precautions you will take and the tanning method that you used.

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