Egg Tanned Sheepskins At Home - Guidebook

My tanning journey began in the spring of 2022 when our first batch of Navajo Churro lambs headed off to the butcher. While three of the hides went to the tannery, I decided to keep two of the five and set out on the adventure of learning to tan myself. I purchased a guidebook, tanning supplies, and decided to give it a try. 

The journey of learning to tan was full of challenges and failures along the way, but those challenges and failures have made it possible for me to get where I am today. It's nearing three years of tanning and during the course of that time I've tanned my own hides, tanned custom hides, advanced my tanning skills, learnt many valuable lessons, but overall, I've had the best time. Tanning hides requires lots of patience and practice and can be full of challenges, but is so rewarding. Being able to bring these beautiful pieces back to life while honouring the lives of these sweet lambs is what makes it all worth it. 

If you’ve been looking to learn to tan your own hides, this guidebook is perfect for you! The guidebook is printable and is 23 pages long with 42 coloured photos including step by step instructions showing you the process of trimming your hide, salting, washing, egging, stretching, smoking, and brushing.

Please note this process works on other small hides such as rabbit, deer, goats, etc.