steve_b_wales Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Further to my mate digit and me attempting to skin and cure a fox pelt, this picture shows the 'end' result. The fur has got to be brushed etc, but the tanning process worked well. (I only wanted the photo to attach once!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Good work Is it like a slab, or does it move like a rug? ....Bet it ******* stinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRamsay Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Further to my mate digit and me attempting to skin and cure a fox pelt, this picture shows the 'end' result. The fur has got to be brushed etc, but the tanning process worked well. (I only wanted the photo to attach once!) I,m being curious could you tell me what you used to tan the skin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted January 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Good work Is it like a slab, or does it move like a rug? ....Bet it ******* stinks No, it's not like a slab, and the skin is like leather. It's not going to be used as a rug anyway. And, No, it does not stink, because that's what tanning etc does, it removes the 'stink'. I,m being curious could you tell me what you used to tan the skin? To tan it, I used tanning chemical bought from Snowdonia Taxidermy Supplies. It comes in powder form, and you dilute it to make 2 gallons. All you do, after preparing the pelt, is soak it for approx two days, then wash it out. You can buy oils to rub into the skin if required, but I have'nt done this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRamsay Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 No, it's not like a slab, and the skin is like leather. It's not going to be used as a rug anyway. And, No, it does not stink, because that's what tanning etc does, it removes the 'stink'. To tan it, I used tanning chemical bought from Snowdonia Taxidermy Supplies. It comes in powder form, and you dilute it to make 2 gallons. All you do, after preparing the pelt, is soak it for approx two days, then wash it out. You can buy oils to rub into the skin if required, but I have'nt done this. ok thanks,thats what i was thinking you had used,better to use the correct stuff eh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Would be interested to have a tub of that tanning stuff in the garage for future use. Have you got a link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 that would be comical in my house, I could see the dog getting the proper hump with it looks good though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted January 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Would be interested to have a tub of that tanning stuff in the garage for future use. Have you got a link? Not got a link sorry, but if you google the whole name, it will take you to their site. The tanning chemical costs around £18.50 inc pp, and will last you a hell of a long time. It can be used a few times before it has to be refeshed. Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaconBoy Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 that would be comical in my house, I could see the dog getting the proper hump with it LITTERALLY(sp) looks good though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digit Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Its looking good Steve I was going to say, it'll make a nice scarf for the wife, but knowing a woman, she'd want a matching coat,bag and shoes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codling99 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Further to my mate digit and me attempting to skin and cure a fox pelt, this picture shows the 'end' result. The fur has got to be brushed etc, but the tanning process worked well. (I only wanted the photo to attach once!) ask a mod to remove one of them steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
left & right Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Nice rug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 That's a good effort Steve.Well Done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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