Stretching Hide

 

You can try another method of stretching the hide in a frame shown in the picture. You need to let it soak still then if the edges dry just sprinkle some water on it. If the hide feels cool it is wet. If you stretch it in a frame put the fur side towards the sun while you let it dry out and scrape everything off.

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