Take out of brine and soak overnight in cold water. Take out next morning, slice 1/4 inch. Soak 6 hours in alum. Take out of alum water and heat vinegar. Pour over cucumbers. Let stand 24 hours. Take out of vinegar; pour out vinegar (discard) do not use vinegar. Layer cucumbers, layer sugar until all used. Let stand three days, then put in jars.