"Ken Riley" wrote in message
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The goat and sheepskins I have did go like cardboard but are gradually
getting softer. I've tried using tallow but it doesn't work, I've tried
neats foot oil but that doesn't work either.

I'd like to know more.
Mary

My dad used to tell me that you had to chew them to soften them.

I've heard that but have you ever tried chewing more than the edges of a
skin? I don't know how it was done ...

Mary

Joan in Bramhall (Cheshire)