When I was learning to tanning a moose hide I tried many different ways to tan, along with having to work my day job, family obligations and other life responsibilities. I went through many ups and down and many doubts of completing this process. There was a huge amount of strength and stamina that was needed to finish the skin and a fair amount of studying of what others had done. In the end, the best method was how the Elders had instructed me. Their process was flawless by using the natural tools combined with the elements of weather. I also had many friends and family helping me, encouraging me to keep going, not to give up and supporting me with their time and strength to finish.
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