Pickling is done! Letting it drip/drain for a bit, until it's just damp and done dripping. Then on to shaving any remaining bits on the skin to get it nice and thin. Then back in the pickle bath for a day, then on to the actual tanning!
To tan, I'll raise the pH of the pickle bath by adding baking soda and put the hide in for about 6 to 8 hours.