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    Easier amadou?

    Great info, thanks. I assumed that the boiling + changing water for 24 hours was the only option but seems like there's plenty of ways to go about it. Hopefully I'll be able to find some hoof fungus one day to test it out!
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    Easier amadou?

    Thanks for the tips everyone. Lots to experiment with. This is very interesting! Have you tried soaking hoof fungus (over days) rather than boiling? I've read that boiling speeds the process up but does the same thing. I just can't see our ancestors using a pot in this way, boiling for hours...
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    Easier amadou?

    Hi all, I had a quick question for those that make amadou. I'm in the process of making a very small amount at home. It's not proving particularly easy in South East London. Can't use the kitchen, so I've been putting a billy can in a chiminea in the garden with lumpwood charcoal to keep it on...
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    Hi all!

    Hi all, I've been a member since June (and a lurker for years) but forgot to introduce myself. My names Rob. I'm 28 and based in South East London/Kent. Looking forward to enjoying the forum more fully as a paid up subscriber. Into lots of things, sometimes post the odd picture to instagram...
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