Okay so I have found a ton of stuff on tanning our own hides from hunting which I want to get into to have my own supply for working.
But I have a few questions, if you guys don't mind.
1. Normal leather has that sheen that most deer hide I've seen does not.
Is it possible to keep the epidermis to preserve that when working your own hides, and if so, how?
2. I want a nice large but really soft hide when I go to make a coat for myself at one point.
What hunted hides would you suggest to work to get such a leather?
But I have a few questions, if you guys don't mind.
1. Normal leather has that sheen that most deer hide I've seen does not.
Is it possible to keep the epidermis to preserve that when working your own hides, and if so, how?
2. I want a nice large but really soft hide when I go to make a coat for myself at one point.
What hunted hides would you suggest to work to get such a leather?