What is the first step in curing hides with salt?

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  1. Removing water to stop bacterial growth
  2. Adding dye to the surface
  3. Braiding the hide

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  1. Tanning (leather) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanning_%28leather%29 Checked 2026-11-07.

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