This source is meant to give you a few options and provide information on how to tan hides at home. There are many methods, and steps to tan a hide. It can be overwhelming! I read many blogs, Instagram posts, books, and I felt like there was very little consistency between the methods, and very few focused specifically on sheepskins. I had to pick bits and pieces from everything I read and put something together that worked for me. If the information was relevant to sheepskins, then the method the author/tanner used was not one I wanted to attempt. If you are someone who wants to steer clear of mixing chemicals, or measuring PH levels, then you may find this little guide helpful. I am not an expert and am also learning new skills and methods as I continue to tan. I attempt to discuss the common issues that you will likely come across for each step, but by no means is it a comprehensive list. I put together the steps that work for me after tanning various hides. The videos are meant to supplement the steps. As you continue to learn this skill, you will likely add or delete or modify these steps and that is great! I source my hides from several butchers in Ohio and in neighboring states, and of course from my own flock. As a result, I have been exposed to many different breeds; from hair sheep to Icelandic and everything in between. Tanning sheepskins is a way to preserve the life of the sheep long after the meat has been consumed. They will last years, decades even and can be passed on from generation to generation