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Salt and Vinegar

Over the weekend I de-haired the hide. It had been soaking in a lime solution since Tuesday night and I pulled it out Saturday morning.

When I hung it in the yard, the hair came off in handfuls everywhere except two small spots, so I soaked it overnight Saturday as well.

Yesterday I removed [...]

Oh, Go Soak Your Hide!

And so it begins. Adventures in tanning – not under the sun/heat lamp/of the skin, which I do not sanction, condone, encourage, or support in any way – of the hide!

Between this process and filling custom orders, my life is soooooo regimented for the next two weeks!

I’ve been through my handy guide book [...]