Horse Hoof Fungus (picture heavy)

[spiritofold]

I just got some on ebay, the place where you can buy anything

 

[spiritofold]

How much do you need to add to the water?

 

[Tadpole]

How much do you need to add to the water?

I follow the slow-match rule of thumb, enough water just to cover what you are using, then add the saltpetre small amounts at a time until no more desolves.

 

[spiritofold]

Cheers for that Of course i still have to wait for it to turn up, in the meantime i'll try boiling the fungus without any.

 

[Tadpole]

Cheers for that Of course i still have to wait for it to turn up, in the meantime i'll try boiling the fungus without any.

I add wood ash, the white stuff left from burning hard wood. it makes a weak lye solution, this has helped on the two lots that I have made.

 

[spiritofold]

Ok, i'll give the ash a try as well, just for comparison.

Cheers for the info!

 

[jimford]

I've found the grey outer layer really hardto carve off. I've even considered using an angle grinder!

Jim

 

[nodd]

I've found the grey outer layer really hardto carve off. I've even considered using an angle grinder!

Jim

I found it hard to remove as well but I managed to do mine with a sharp knife.

 

[addo]

The easiest method of preparing amadou was explained to me on a recent course.
merely slice the trama layer into pieces and sit around the fire one evening massaging in a wet slurry of wood ash and gently stretching it till it thins and grows, it needs to be gentle to avoid tearing it but even then it is useable. Once dried it is as good as any I have ever used and no boiling or bashing involved.

ATB

Ogri the trog

Thats a good idea, I'll be giving that a go thanks.
Ive tryed everything except saltpeter, and when I bash away the material opens up a bit too much for me.