This is a great thread! I recently tried to brain tan a goat hide for the first time, from one of the goats we slaughtered. It didn't turn out exactly like I had hoped. I sanded it, so it's texture is super soft but it folds more like a tarp rather than leather. I am wondering if maybe I didn't work it long enough before it dried? I did leave the fur on it also so I don't know if that had something to do with it. It was a lot of fun though I was hoping to make something out of the leather. I haven't smoked it yet either, would that help soften I more?
