ALUM Tanning Practice

Flying Geese · 11-28-2006, 09:39 AM

I'm trying to find where I can get alum to tan my son's deer hide???

I've tried WAL-MART, Farm King, etc...

or any suggestions for a replacement product...

Thanks...

kshunter · 11-28-2006, 09:41 AM

It can be ordered at most any taxidermy suppliers. It may be tough to find it in a local retail store.

bjanakos · 11-28-2006, 11:42 AM

If you have a store that specialises in Asian import foods, you can usually buy by the pound. Pretty cheap.

Flying Geese · 11-28-2006, 12:46 PM

Thanks...

PastorHunter · 11-28-2006, 01:25 PM

Or you can just by a tanning solution from McKenzie, though I don't know how it compares in cost.

Tbone1187 · 11-28-2006, 03:17 PM

hay try van dykes they are great

lifesadrag · 11-28-2006, 08:03 PM

Try the good old fasioned pharmacy, that's where I used to get it.

Alex The Hawk · 11-28-2006, 10:32 PM

I would use aluminum sulfate not just palin alum, you can buy it by the LB from Van Dykes Taxidermy supply

Flying Geese · 11-29-2006, 08:49 AM

Thanks to all!!! Everyone was a big help...