Eireman96 9 Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 I was thinking of starting to tan my own skins, if anyone has been tanning and has any tips or pointers for me as far as the process goes it would be much appreciated, thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Duncan 802 Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Pm Milegajo - he is helpful and tans his own skins. I think the key is to stretch them well as they dry, and take plenty of time with the working of the skin to make them supple. Millie is your best point of call here IMHO. Cheers Duncan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eireman96 9 Posted March 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Thanks lad much appreciated! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j j m 6,563 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 always fancied having a go at that but never got round to it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The one 8,511 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Ive got a deer skin i cured and put a back on it had it as a rug for ages now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eireman96 9 Posted April 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 I have been thinking of doing it with a while now and i will and i think i will start next season and give it a go, now that i have an idea of the process, thanks lads Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The one 8,511 Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 I got a kit out the chemists you got me thinking about trying it again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eireman96 9 Posted April 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 (edited) I got a kit out the chemists you got me thinking about trying it again your welcome :-P lol Edited April 3, 2013 by Eireman96 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The one 8,511 Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 The kit i got was saltpeter ?. about the size of a ten cigarette packet wasn't that expensive Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eireman96 9 Posted April 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Im not to sure if i can get them here, what did the kit include? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The one 8,511 Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 it was just a packet of stuff you mixed with water and soaked the skin in it then after a set time rinse it off Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scissorman 13 Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Always fancied trying that. Always seems a waste to "bin" a nice pelt. Please keep us up to date with your progress. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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