The skins at the butchery were covered in flies and still wet and draped over a tree stump. They did have some old ones which had been dried properly but they were old and brittle, I don't think they would be able to be used for anything apparel wise. So I need to find out how to tan hides naturally, and in a way that is inexpensive and leaves them relatively supple. Then I think we would be able to work with them. Any ideas? Would be great to save these from burial...