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Offline deltaops

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Re: DIY Tanning...how hard could it be?
« Reply #15 on: December 06, 2013, 08:48:42 PM »
What if you don't want to mount it. I have a mule deer hide that I just want to cure to either hang on the wall or use as a blanket, whatever. Would it be better to do it yourself or have a professional do it? What would the cost to have Michelle do it?
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Re: DIY Tanning...how hard could it be?
« Reply #16 on: December 06, 2013, 09:12:46 PM »
I'm willing to admit that tanning and preparing a cape for mounting is both an art and a science, but I'm not willing to admit that it is an insurmountable task for a beginner with determination, attention to detail, and gobs of time.  The only part that seems intimidating to me is thinning/shaving the hide without a fleshing wheel.  I understand this is an important step to having a quality mount in the end.  Has anyone attempted it?  What were your successes and failures? Is it as painful of a process as everyone says?  If not thinned enough, will it have a noticeable effect on the final product for someone looking for a hobbyist-quality mount?

Convince me to give it a try...or convince me to take it to a commercial tannery.

you may find less intimidating advice searching for tanning sheep hides :) there are lots of sites with great info for the small sheep farmer dealing with how to prep and then tan hides, or you can send them out to a place back east that will return you a tanned hide that can be washed like any other blanket....

 


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