Milling - Bridge of Weir

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1. Raw Material

10. Surface Coating

11. Finishes & Patina

13. Final Inspection

Bridge of Weir, Milling, images of the milling drums and leather hides

Bridge of Weir, Milling, detail of black leather

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After surface finishing, the hides are softened by tumbling them for several hours in rotating drums.