Puvirnituq students turn slimy, smelly fish skins into strong, supple leather

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https://i.cbc.ca/1.6604703.1664832167!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpeg_gen/derivatives/16x9_460/puvirnituq-fish-skin-tanning.jpeg As a group of seven women in Puvirnituq, Que., found out last week, all it takes is a few days soaking in a tea bath for fish skin to lose its slime and transform into a beautiful material that can be used in sewing and crafts.


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