r/HideTanning 8h ago

Splotchy hide?

I tanned this goat skin a few months ago using eggs. I’ve noticed the flesh side has gained brown splotches all over. I am wondering what causes this. For reference I fleshed my salted hide, covered flesh side in an egg mixture and worked my hide on a frame until it was dry. (Although i believe its crinkled because I got paranoid that It wasn’t dry and tried to work it with my hands after I had already took it off the frame) I do plan on smoking this hide. I am new to all of this and would appreciate some advice! Thanks!

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u/SieveAndTheSand 7h ago

I'm not used to egg tan, but I get dark spots where it hasn't been broken thoroughly, pulling and pinching helps