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Hide Glue?

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hillbilly61:
 Can someone explain how hide glue is made or point me in the right direction?

HoBow:
You can use knox gelatin from the store ;)

Hillbilly:
I've made it before from both hide and sinew scraps. Cut them up into small pieces, cover with plenty of water, and boil for a little while, then simmer until it's done. Usually takes several hours of simmering.

HatchA:
When it cools, does it "dry up" or retain a thick, sticky, gloopy consistency?  Am I right in thinking it stays sticky and can be reactivated by heat?

Sparrow:
 Yeah, Ya cook it down a bit, take out the scraps and let it cool. It will solidify and you can then store it ( I like airtight containers )  where the critters can't get to it. Re-heating turns it back into glue.  I have used rawhide dog chews to make glue before. You can sometimes find a big bag of them cheap at dollar stores or such places.
  '  Frank

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