Deer Hides

Standingbull · 11-22-2002, 04:18 PM

What is the best or fastest way to soften buck skin into useable leather.I have 5 hides to do, I already have 2 others de haired and streched, but I would like to learn new way of softening them up,I have been working neats foot oil into them and working them over a fence post, any help, I would be greatful for .

Megwitch
Standingbull

randyinkc · 11-25-2002, 01:55 PM

try going to http://www.braintan.com

Sweet Syilx · 11-29-2002, 03:44 PM

Ick, I have been told that braintanning is the best way to go. I certainly dont envy your job! *G* But good luck!

R.

Standingbull · 11-29-2002, 04:32 PM

I think their is just no easy way, just going to have to do it.

Thanks for the help

Standingbull

11-22-2002, 04:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Standingbull Turning Gray Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 15	Deer Hides What is the best or fastest way to soften buck skin into useable leather.I have 5 hides to do, I already have 2 others de haired and streched, but I would like to learn new way of softening them up,I have been working neats foot oil into them and working them over a fence post, any help, I would be greatful for . Megwitch Standingbull __________________ LIVE LIFE IN A VERY SACRED MANNER . EVERYTHING IN LIFE HAS A SIGNIFIGANCE AND IS HONORED AND RESPECTED . TO THOSE WHO LIVE THE TRADITIONAL WAY

11-25-2002, 01:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
randyinkc Junior Dancer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: KC, Missouri Posts: 143	try going to http://www.braintan.com __________________ Randy

11-29-2002, 04:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Standingbull Turning Gray Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 15	I think their is just no easy way, just going to have to do it. Thanks for the help Standingbull __________________ LIVE LIFE IN A VERY SACRED MANNER . EVERYTHING IN LIFE HAS A SIGNIFIGANCE AND IS HONORED AND RESPECTED . TO THOSE WHO LIVE THE TRADITIONAL WAY

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11-29-2002, 03:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sweet Syilx V-Style Jingler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Vancouver - Coast Salish Territory Posts: 248	Ick, I have been told that braintanning is the best way to go. I certainly dont envy your job! G But good luck! R.

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