If you are a hunter or a farmer, then you are unlikely to have a question of what to do with the skin of a killed animal. However, if you are just starting to comprehend these certainly wonderful activities, then such a problem may cause some bewilderment. One thing is certain - you shouldn't throw away the skins. They should be made and then applied at will, fortunately, it's not so difficult.
Instructions
Step 1
After removing the skin, remove the remaining fat and meat from it, and then sprinkle generously with salt on the inside so that the salt absorbs moisture and slows down the decomposition processes.
Step 2
After a few days, remove excess salt and dry the skin.
Step 3
Soak the skin in brine (50 grams of salt per liter of water) until softened.
Step 4
Wash the hide with regular laundry detergent and warm water to remove dirt and odors.
Step 5
Stretch the hide and flesh it, that is, scraping the inside to remove the remnants of what could not be removed in step 1.
Step 6
Prepare a solution of water, rye flour (200-250 grams per liter), salt (30 grams per liter), soda (0.5 grams per liter) and yeast (5-10 grams per liter). Place the skin in it for two days. Prepare for the solution to give off a very unpleasant odor. Stir the solution from time to time so as not to let it stagnate.
Step 7
Prepare a tannin solution from a decoction of willow or oak bark with a little salt.
Step 8
Saturate the hide with tanning solution from the inside, fold the fur outside and let it rest for a day.
Step 9
Dry the hide, remembering to stretch and crush it during drying to achieve future softness.
Step 10
If desired, the skin can be additionally treated with a mixture of glycerin and egg yolk to increase its water repellency and softness.
