Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Primitive Skills => Topic started by: hillbilly61 on December 18, 2010, 07:15:15 am
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Can someone explain how hide glue is made or point me in the right direction?
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You can use knox gelatin from the store ;)
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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.
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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?
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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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i second jeffutley57--about the Knox gelatin works as well as any hide glue. ;D