Posted By: coontrapper81
Tanning a hide after it’s been dried - 01/13/18 02:43 AM
I have a mink that I already stretched and dried. Can I still tan it after it’s already been dried?
Posted By: Ave
Re: Tanning a hide after it’s been dried - 01/13/18 02:49 AM
Yep, when I tan them myself I always rehydrate them
Posted By: Jurassic Park
Re: Tanning a hide after it’s been dried - 01/13/18 02:56 AM
Yes, rehydrate it in 1 gallon of water and 2 cups of salt. It will prob take 30-60 mins.
Posted By: trapper20
Re: Tanning a hide after it’s been dried - 01/13/18 09:59 PM
When I brain tan I don't rehydrate. Not sure if it's right but I want the hide to soak it up like a sponge and not already be saturated.
Posted By: EdP
Re: Tanning a hide after it’s been dried - 01/13/18 10:08 PM
The first part of tanning (not brain tan) is to soak the hide in a salt and acid solution (pickling). It will rehydrate just fine in the pickle solution.