Plucky1 1,119 Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 Whats the quickest and cheapest method of tanning or curing the skins or furs, this has probably been done to death but its not a section I frequent, I have 3 to do and would appreciate any replies,WM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jok 3,035 Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 I think I'm right in saying that probably won't work very well as the hair is hollow and just falls out.(In fairness never tried but was defo told this). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sussex 5,776 Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 They can deffinatly be done , there is a firm who make a lot of high end bags and stuff out of fallow skins , mainly summer coat with the dappling on ..I'll try and look them up ..I also supplied a polish fella local to me with a few skins who made waistcoats from them a couple of years ago . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,622 Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 I'd of thought brain tanning is the cheapest? If intended as decorative more than functional, then no need to smoke after I believe. Don't take any of this as fact but my understanding of the basic theory is as follow. Dry the skin and flesh it (don't think it matters which order), then paint on liberally a brain/water solution, then 'work' the wet skin stretching it until dry and supple. The smoking afterwards is only really necessary for clothing that is going to be exposed to the elements. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jacknife 2,005 Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 Tried doing deer skins a few time and I always fail at the fleshing part It either splits or I just seem to be getting nowhere fast Tried putting salt on the skin but it never seems to dry out 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Plucky1 1,119 Posted March 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2016 Can you still buy borax and alum ?? WM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
krawnden 1,036 Posted March 19, 2016 Report Share Posted March 19, 2016 This probably sounds completely ludicrous, but I remember reading an article online a few years ago in which the author claimed the quickest and easiest way to tan a skin was to soak it in a battery acid solution then wash it thoroughly. Can't remember any of the details but if I can find the article I'll let you know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foxdropper 17,092 Posted March 28, 2016 Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 Theres a company down our way that specialises in skin preparation .Mate had a fallow hide done for £30 notes including postage .Do a search mate . All very well trying it yourself but if it fails your fecked ,better to let the experts do it . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foxdropper 17,092 Posted March 28, 2016 Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 Found it ......Fenland sheepskin company ,Bridgewater .Give them a ring .£20 a skin now . 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bryan 1,361 Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 Is it still going? http://www.bathchronicle.co.uk/Tannery-collapses-Chinese-demand-skins/story-11348694-detail/story.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foxdropper 17,092 Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 It appears not mate ,cheers for that . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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