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Old 12-18-2005, 06:22 PM
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Default Racoon hide?

Can I use table salt to perserve a hide????
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Old 12-19-2005, 01:36 PM
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Yes,but make sure it is the non-iodized salt.
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Old 12-20-2005, 07:46 AM
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To preserve it yes. To tan it NO..... Salt is one of the first steps in preparing a hide for a pickle bath in order to tan it. All salt will do is keep the hide til you get a chance to tan it...
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