The diagram shows the stages involved in the process of making leather goods. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words

The diagram shows the method by which animal skins are made to produce the items.

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it is clear that

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there are 11 stages in the process,starting with drying

skin

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and ending with making leather products . In the first

stage

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,the animal

skin

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is dried under the sun for about one to two days and transported to the factory. Once

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dried

skin

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is in the factory, it is washed with water and lime in order to get rid of the dirt.In the following

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, the

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is soaked in lime so as to remove the oils and fats before going through the

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which is called the flattening

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.

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, the hide of animals is flattened by a roller machine for the purpose of having a flat surface. After that, the flattened

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goes through the tanning

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. At

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point, the

skin

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is soaked in a chemical which is called Tannin (a mixture of water and vegetable matter) Once

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stage

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is completed,leather is polished so that it looks shiny.

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,the polished

skin

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is sent to the factory to produce leather items

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as bags,balls, and sports equipment.