Highbird70 Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 Does anyone know how to preserve a fox tail, a friend of mine wants one for his vespa. Ty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingnewport Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 i think ( tell me if im wrong) you put it in white sprite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 I believe its meths and for at least a couple of months to get rid of the stink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabbitbosher Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 (edited) Problem with meths and sprit is it will remove the oil from the leather then when you dry it it will go as stiff as a board Have you removed the bone ? Edited September 14, 2012 by wabbitbosher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highbird70 Posted September 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 I'm planning it or next fox that I shoot, I remember when little I used to salt rabbit skins...but they turn as stiff as wood, when I get a fox i will debone the tail..I think it should come out easily...but I don't realt know how to preserve it, like the ones that you see on certain hats...nice and fluffy ...lol Ty Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxshooter69 Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 Take the bone out, keep it submerged in a sealed jar full of methylated spirit for about six weeks, take it out thoroughly wash the myths out and dry, it should be fine after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highbird70 Posted September 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 Hi, Will it go hard afer its dry or will it stay soft? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxshooter69 Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 (edited) All the ones I've done have stayed soft, providing the tail bone is removed. Atb Fs69 Edited September 14, 2012 by foxshooter69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark@mbb Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 Pull it off the bone and fill it with salt i have done a few off these and put cartridges on the end the salt removes all the smell and drys out the tail without the fur falling off it take a couple of months though its woth it in the end Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricky green Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 just buy a tanning kit from snowdonia taxerdy supplys,mix up the soulution leave the tail in it for a couple of days dry it out ,work the tail then to stop it going stiff job dun.the mix will do quite a few tails.or you can try john hallet taxidermy supples.hes a good guy aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karpman Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 Chuck my in my car window lol. Yeah they go stiff and yeah they probably stink but hey its a great talking point lol. Got a fantastic one tonight will have a go at preserving this one properly is a beauty, how quickly do you have to get it into the solution. Just for the record for those who have never removed a tail, cut around the base just through the skin. Make a slip knot out of bailing twin slip down to the cut and pull will be difficult to start then slip right off the bone. Karpman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKIE Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 or use 2 pieces of wood use the edge either side and pull from the base where you cut....comes of very easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 just buy a tanning kit from snowdonia taxerdy supplys,mix up the soulution leave the tail in it for a couple of days dry it out ,work the tail then to stop it going stiff job dun.the mix will do quite a few tails.or you can try john hallet taxidermy supples.hes a good guy aswell. Totally agree with the above. I've done many tails/rabbits skins/fox furs with the solution, and it's simple. On average, fox tails take about 3 days to complete, and the finish is excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewsher500 Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 i have one with a bone in and just hung it in the shed to dry out. doesnt smell but it would put someones eye out on the back of a moped as it is as stiff a spear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malantone Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 never hd any luck with meths, fur has always fell out within 12 months, just done one with salt waiting to see now, will try the tanning kit on the next one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 never hd any luck with meths, fur has always fell out within 12 months, just done one with salt waiting to see now, will try the tanning kit on the next one. The tanning kit I use from Snowdonia Taxidermy Supplies is very easy to use, and lasts a hell of a long time. Well worth the price, and it does an excellent job. Fox tails/Rabbit fur are usually left in the liquid for approx 3 days max' and then washed in warm water and left to dry. Perfect results everytime if used correctly, and the fur is soft, with a leather feel to the inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miroku moocher Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 yes tanning is the way to go , makes a nice permanent ,preserved and flexable skin. much better than meths.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogz25 Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 hi what is the best way to remove tail from bone cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtaylor Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 All I did was wash it with water and fill it up with salt (use a drinking straw to get it all the way down) and left it for a couple of months. It's still got most of the salt in it but as its fixed to a piece of oak and hung on the wall it doesn't matter that its stiff. It doesn't smell at all and isn't greasy. I gave it a brush to get the salt crystals and knots out of the fur and am pretty pleased with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 You can use salt, meth's, white spirit and other 'chemical's' to try and cure a fox tail, but why bother with all the trouble of getting salt in (and washing it out) or using meth's which I believe is not cheap, when you can make 2 gallons of tanning liquid for under £20, which will last you a hell of a long time. Put the tail in a small tub, cover with tanning fluid for 2-3 days, wash it out and it's done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtaylor Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 If it's hung a wall (which I guess most of them are) why bother washing the salt out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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