June 7, 2011

Trimming

The hides were removed from the refrigerator and laid flat on the table.

Unwanted animal material such as hooves, heads, and other organs were trimmed from the hide with a hunting knife. Some unwanted muscle and fat tissue were removed from the flesh side of the hide.

Salting

1000g of NaCl was placed on the large hide to cure it. 500g of NaCl was placed on the small hide. The hides were transfered to a wooden board and tilted to drain. They were then covered with a piece of foam and left to dry and drain for two days.