doing your own hide
12-16-2010 | 05:39 PM
#11
Nontypical Buck
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Monticello, FL USA
I recently tanned a deer hide for a wall hanging. I used a home tanning kit from a commercial supplier. The hardest part by far was the breaking stage. Since I planned to hang the hide on a wall, it didn't have to be really soft and pliable. Even though, the folding and bending was tough in the beginning
If you want a soft, pliable hide I recommend sending it to a tanner. Your time, as labor, to do it yourself will be a lot more than what a tanner would charge.
If you want a soft, pliable hide I recommend sending it to a tanner. Your time, as labor, to do it yourself will be a lot more than what a tanner would charge.
12-17-2010 | 04:38 AM
#12
Typical Buck
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Cambridge Ohio USA
Yes, I read it years ago when it was posted on Bruce Rittels website. A short mention of breaking doesn't begin to explain what's needed to get a soft hide. How many soft deer hides have you done?
12-17-2010 | 09:52 AM
#13
Nontypical Buck
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Licking County, Ohio
There's a reason no one does DIY rugs. Only a tannery has the equipment to do it properly. If you really have a lot of time to kill, go to http://www.braintan.com/ Everything you need to know.
