to wring the hide, we turned to our trusty deerskin to buckskin handbook and some utube clips for the proper technique. we used the swing set that was destroyed in our canada day party, and a short broom handle. emily did most of the work but i helped with encouraging words.
the boys continued to be impressed, while keeping their distance - even had some friends over for a swim and some other recreational activities
we were amazed at the texture of the hide once most of the moisture was gone...
...and couldn't believe the amount it stretched out (even though all of the reading told us to expect this)
once you begin to stretch it out like this, it begins to dry, so in order to ensure that the hide is nice and soft, you have to keep stretching and "softening" until the hide is completely dry. once you start stretching, you need to be committed to finishing the job.
it was great, hanging and talking to the ladies during this process. like sewing together or crocheting, it' s a nice and productive way to connect with your girls.
next up! softening and the big finale.
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