Now (the hide) is getting nice and sloppy, so you know it's absorbing the brain chemicals.

Every animal has enough brains to tan its own hide.

Looks like a strawberry shake.

I swear I check that twice a day.

These hides aren't going to be like the commercially tanned. I think they're more aesthetic looking.

I start with 'stir' and then I do 'liquefy.