Tobyb525 Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 I know it's been done to death, but: I got my first fox last wed, it's tail has been in meths for a week, now that i've dried it off and the smell of meth has gone is there anything else I should do to it? Should I fill it with salt or anything or just let it be? Thanks, Toby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 Congratualtions on your first fox. I have never tried Meths to cure skins etc; my usual formula is tablesalt, borax, alum and water mixed together, I then leave the skin in this solution for a few weeks (stirring daily). It probably wouldn't do any harm to rub a bit of salt or borax into the inside of the tail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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malantone Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 I know it's been done to death, but: I got my first fox last wed, it's tail has been in meths for a week, now that i've dried it off and the smell of meth has gone is there anything else I should do to it? Should I fill it with salt or anything or just let it be? Thanks, Toby I`ve left tails in meths for about 6months they came out well and after being washed and dried they were OK but I`m afraid after 1yr they fell to bits, I am looking for a diferent cure as meths doesn`t seem to work to well. Tony A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 Snowdonia Taxidermy Supplies sell a tanning solution (mix powder with water) It's brilliant. Just soak the tail, or any other skin in the liquid for 24-48 hours, and then wash it. I've had some great results, and the fur does not fall out if it's looked after. Google their name for address/phone number details. Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 Snowdonia Taxidermy Supplies sell a tanning solution (mix powder with water) It's brilliant. Just soak the tail, or any other skin in the liquid for 24-48 hours, and then wash it. I've had some great results, and the fur does not fall out if it's loaked after. Google their name for address/phone number details. Steve. I find snowdonia quite expensive. If you want a cheaper option look at my previous post and buy the ingredients to make your own solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crosshair Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 I 've used meths for years, first bone a fresh fox tail then soak for at least 3-4 weeks. Been doing it for about fifteen years and the first tails I done are as good as new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 We have a resident expert on here now and again, not heard from him for a while now though, he goes by the name of "deadeye ive" He can tell you all about curing fox pelts and also on what program to wash them on in your wifes washing machine . the older members would of heard his stories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 I find snowdonia quite expensive. If you want a cheaper option look at my previous post and buy the ingredients to make your own solution. I paid around £17.00 for the chemicals, which, when mixed with water, gave me almost 2 gallons of tanning liquid. It can be used a few times, depending on the size of the fur being tanned. I personally think that it's quite a reasonable price to pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 I paid around £17.00 for the chemicals, which, when mixed with water, gave me almost 2 gallons of tanning liquid. It can be used a few times, depending on the size of the fur being tanned.I personally think that it's quite a reasonable price to pay. Ok fair enough but not if you have to get the stuff shipped to Northern Ireland. I was able to pick up all my ingredients for about £10 and I still haven't used it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Ok fair enough but not if you have to get the stuff shipped to Northern Ireland. I was able to pick up all my ingredients for about £10 and I still haven't used it all. A fair comment there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 We have a resident expert on here now and again, not heard from him for a while now though, he goes by the name of "deadeye ive" He can tell you all about curing fox pelts and also on what program to wash them on in your wifes washing machine . the older members would of heard his stories Yes !! Fox brushes can be easily dried without any chemicals, skin it, hang it up and leave it somewhere airy and cool/warm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleekitfox Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 I know it's been done to death, but: I got my first fox last wed, it's tail has been in meths for a week, now that i've dried it off and the smell of meth has gone is there anything else I should do to it? Should I fill it with salt or anything or just let it be? Thanks, Toby this is what you want will do loads of tails.... £15 a bottle posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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