Cover the plastic drum and soak in the tanning solution. If the pH is too high add Lutan-F, if too low add baking soda. Add more salt and work it into the skin with gloved hands, making certain that all parts of the pelt are salted.Dissolve 1 pound of ammonia alum or potash alum in 1 gallon of water in one of your 5-gallon plastic buckets. Use your gloved hands to rub the salt into all parts of the hide, including tail and into any wrinkles. of non-iodized salt in 1/2 gallon of water in a separate 5-gallon bucket.
Dissolve 4 oz. Lay the hide on a flat board or table. Use the edge of a hacksaw blade to scrape the flesh side, removing any actual globs of flesh, and carefully scraping off the shiny layer under the flesh. Care must be taken to remove ALL of the tail bone. Soak the hide in a 50 gallon covered plastic drum. Items you will need Fleshing knife Rubber gloves 100 pounds non-iodized salt Large rubber bands 50 gallon covered plastic drum 1 pint bleach 1 pound boric acid Formic acid pH test strips Baking soda Lutan-F Tanning oil Soft brush Do not soak too long or the fur may start to fall out. Sheet of plywood or large tableSplit the hide down the belly until it lies flat, skin side up. For 25 years he wrote cartoons for television, everything from "Smurfs" to "Spider-Man." Today Parr train dogs and write articles on a variety of topics for websites worldwide.Split the hide down the belly of the deer so it lays completely flat.
The salt will help to dry the hide and prevent deterioration. Mix one ounce of baking soda or borax per gallon of water.
formic acid, 25 pounds of salt and 25 gallons clean water. Scrape off any excess flesh and trim any rough edges.Rinse your hide in 5 gallons of water containing 5 oz. It is highly recommended that the hides are tanned outdoors or in a well ventilated area. Panhandler801 Member. Discussion in 'Reptile Taxidermy' started by Panhandler801, Aug 29, 2011. Kelly has a Bachelor of Science in business administration from California State University, Northridge.Apply a 1 inch think layer of salt to the hide. Leave the salted hide to air dry in a shady and protected area for three days.Washing soda (crystallized sodium carbonate)Soak your skin in this alum and salt solution for five days.Lay the softened skin on a flat plywood board or large table, skin side up. of Lutan-F, and 16 lbs of salt. Killed two more alligators this past Friday night. Press out most of the water with a flat edge or wadded up cloths.Place the skin on a flat board or table, skin side up.
The pickling process will make the skin pliable. Hides over 10 feet should be soaked up to 48 hours.Mount the hide or cut the hide to fashion handbags, wallets or shoes.Remove the hide from the plastic drum and rinse the hide with clean water and let drain for 30 minutes.Based in Colorado, Joe Kelly has been a freelance writer since 2007. Stir it with your paddle. "Larry Parr has been a full-time professional freelance writer for more than 30 years. Use the edge of your knife to scrape off the flesh, being careful not to scrape through the skin to the fur.Hang the hide or drape it over a clothes line after the second salting.
Cover the plastic drum and let soak for 24 hours, this will help draw the moisture out of the hide.Tanning the hide of an alligator at home is a fairly labor-intensive process, but preserving these valuable hides can be a rewarding challenge. Wait 30 minutes, then apply a second coat of tanning oil. Panama City, FL.
The American Indians tanned and preserved hides as far back as their traditions go; even today hunters and others routinely tan and preserve deer and other hides. Hang the hide with the salted side up so that all moisture drawn out of the hide by the salt can easily drain away.