Bear with me as I have no experience with cowhide.
I purchased a full calf hide on Sunday and at the advice of the people who sold it to me, cut it into smaller strips. I got 18 strips that are a decent size. The hide was salted and was recently "done" so it was still somewhat damp. The pieces have been drying out in the sun since Sunday, and have hardened somewhat, but the thicker pieces (mostly the head/ears) are still a bit gooey, lol. I've been bringing them in at night so they don't get wet from dew.
About how long will it be until they are ready for use on a spring pole? I tried using one yesterday and it ripped right off (total newb...) How far into the strip do you recommend poking the hole to attach to the pole? Any thoughts, even pictures, would be appreciated!
I purchased a full calf hide on Sunday and at the advice of the people who sold it to me, cut it into smaller strips. I got 18 strips that are a decent size. The hide was salted and was recently "done" so it was still somewhat damp. The pieces have been drying out in the sun since Sunday, and have hardened somewhat, but the thicker pieces (mostly the head/ears) are still a bit gooey, lol. I've been bringing them in at night so they don't get wet from dew.
About how long will it be until they are ready for use on a spring pole? I tried using one yesterday and it ripped right off (total newb...) How far into the strip do you recommend poking the hole to attach to the pole? Any thoughts, even pictures, would be appreciated!
Cowhide questions
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