Hide Glue?

[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

[thomas h]

i second jeffutley57--about the Knox gelatin  works as well as any hide glue.