Can You Make Your Own Rawhide?
Yes, rawhide can be made at home with a few simple steps. The first step is to soak a fresh animal hide in water and remove all the flesh and fat from it. The next step involves stretching and drying the hide, either by leaving it in the sun or using a dehydrator. Finally, the dried hide is scraped and sanded to remove any remaining flesh or hair, resulting in a sturdy and durable rawhide that can be used for many purposes. However, making rawhide requires extensive work, time, and expertise, and it is often easier and more convenient to buy it ready-made.