MAIN MAN 277 Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Hi i got a few deer hides and have been looking how to cure them! i looked about and found some stuff on doing it yourself but nothing really clear. so far iv stretched them out after washing them so there semi dry then covered with salt, will this work? or have you got something nice and simple i can do as im a bit of a thick git, chhers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Did you scrape them clean mate ..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MAIN MAN 277 Posted February 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 yes mate as much as i could they have been in the shed salted for about 2 months so salted them again today, weather isnt dry enough really but thought ide give it a go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 They should be well dried and cured by now ... get them over a round smooth post and work them to soften them up you'll soon see if their done ... if not lightly salt again ....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Micheala Robinson 400 Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 I think the method depends on what your purpose for the skin is. If it's a rug then I believe salting will be fine, I may be wrong please correct me if so but salting will cure the hide but make it a bit hard. The solution you can buy on eBay similar to the alum pickle solution will leave the hides softer for use for example for clothing etc ? That's how I understand it anyway... I have a few bunny hides I'm going to have a go at before I dare tackle deer, but let me know how they turn out I'll be interested to hear the results ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MAIN MAN 277 Posted February 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 thank you both! il get some pictures up shortly and see how there going thanks again 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,751 Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 Salting just dehydrates it, as soon as moisture touches them they'll absorb it and rot. Wet hands, spilt drink, damp room is enough to cause it and one day you'll smell a good awful rotting maggoty stench from what was once a bone dry salty skin! You need to treat them. Simplest way for most folks is brain tanning. It'll go like chamois leather after that and not absorb moisture. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MAIN MAN 277 Posted February 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 thankyou for the information everyone Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Squirrel_Basher 17,100 Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Every animal has enough brain to tan its own hide .Take out the brain and mix it with hot water ,paint on then work sin over a post as said .Might have to rehydrate skin to allow it to absorb tanning .All taken from mountain men documentary lol,good old Tom . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EDDIE B 3,162 Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 I think the method depends on what your purpose for the skin is. If it's a rug then I believe salting will be fine, I may be wrong please correct me if so but salting will cure the hide but make it a bit hard. The solution you can buy on eBay similar to the alum pickle solution will leave the hides softer for use for example for clothing etc ? That's how I understand it anyway... I have a few bunny hides I'm going to have a go at before I dare tackle deer, but let me know how they turn out I'll be interested to hear the results ?? Salting the skin will not tan the skin. Salting really only takes the moisture out of the skin, but the hair will eventually start to fall out after some time. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EDDIE B 3,162 Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Here'so another method of tanning a hide. This guy also has video's on making fur clothing etc, some of you might be interested in that. https://youtu.be/guvwFXwUJSU Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MAIN MAN 277 Posted February 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 ok this is where i am now! all the skins have been soaked in alum and salt for 48 hours, iv hung them out to dry (god knows what next door are thinking) the skin feels really grippy if that makes sense! the fur seems a bit loose as in it pulls out quite easy but il give them a good brush when there dry, fingers crossed they should be ok il keep you posted Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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