Ratman
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Post by Ratman on Feb 5, 2015 13:26:44 GMT -6
I helped a buddy finish his first coon he caught. I was a nice boar measuring about 36" I told him at the time he may want to have it tanned, and he opted to stretch it instead. well you know how hind sight is.......now he wants to have it tanned. is this possible yet? thanks
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Post by korde on Feb 5, 2015 13:55:27 GMT -6
That's how the market overseas starts with them before they tan. You'll have to rehydrate it(Id use salt water) for a day or so abd then follow the instructions of whatever solution you use.
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Ratman
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Post by Ratman on Feb 5, 2015 14:18:41 GMT -6
sounds good. nice bear!
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Post by bigjohn on Feb 5, 2015 15:14:46 GMT -6
Many taxidermy supply house carry a product to help relax the leather. I'd recommend (and use) such a product rather than just saltwater. It should have a bacteria inhibitor to help from having a slipping problem.
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Post by ozarkmountainman on Feb 5, 2015 18:40:31 GMT -6
We do it all the time with Indian Tan. Just needs to be REALLY clean (all the fat and grease gone) and you really need to clean up the head and face. Cutting the cartilage out of the ears will help prevent slippage also.
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