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DEER HUNTER’S & TRAPPER’S HIDE TANNING FORMULAMay I ask what product you used to tan this with? I'd like to get into it so I'm curious. Thank you
What does the pickling do?You don't wanna use the orange bottle of "tanning " formula ,that's a preservative not an actual tan. There is no pickling or neutralizing with that system if you can call it that,it's much better to use pro one performance chemicals or just send to a tannery for cheap.
It kills the bacteria,removes non tannable proteins,plumps the skin so you can shave it thin which is necessary,sets the hair up,creates a clean consistent environment for the tanning chemicals to work appropriately.prevents hair slippage.What does the pickling do?
Thank you. Is salting the hide then placing in a water bath effectively the same as your pickling process?It kills the bacteria,removes non tannable proteins,plumps the skin so you can shave it thin which is necessary,sets the hair up,creates a clean consistent environment for the tanning chemicals to work appropriately.prevents hair slippage.
The original poster that "tanned" the skin looks fine,but chemically it isn't a tan it's a preserve it would pass the boil test. Let's say for example he goes on vacation and his dehumidifier is off or he just lives in a humid place ,it could just rehydrate and rot.
Using the orange bottle is like hunting deer with a .22 mag. Yes it can be done and some people have good results. But it's a really bad idea and could go very wrong. I usually use a different analogy but it's highly inappropriate on a public forum .
If pickling wasn't necessary then no tannery would pickle. It would save them so much money.
No that's a brine solution. You need acid, whether it's safety acid or citric acidThank you. Is salting the hide then placing in a water bath effectively the same as your pickling process?
I have the ultimate guide to skinning and tanning as my guide. Great book, I just wish it got into the why a bit more.
Appreciate the feedback. Some of this is starting to finally make sense. Time to go out and get another rock chucker.No that's a brine solution. You need acid, whether it's safety acid or citric acid