tanning

I have an interest in tanning the fur of animals. I have successfully preserved squirrel skins, but did not find much use for them; so after about 7 months I threw them out. Deer season is coming up and I would love to preserve the hide with the fur on. I have heard of brain tanning but I don't...

We have a new instructable on how to tan and process rabbit furs. In this example, we make a a rabbit fur hat. http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Rabbit-Fur-Hat-from-scratch/ Learn more about how we raise rabbits: http://www.velacreations.com/food/animals/rabbits.html

So, I've been thinking this would be a good skill to have... not only in a survival situation, but also everyday, so I could make custom leather products for myself at low cost... Perhaps even sell some for a profit. (Gun holsters, clothing additions, horse tack, et cetera) But, I only have the...

Good Morning all- A friend gave me an old Bobcat hide 15 yrs ago and even then it was board stiff and looked like a pretty hack job (underside not consistent at all, chunky... really). I dont know if it was just salted or how it was preserved, but the fur is still in excellent shape. It doesn't...

i would like a good book on "brain tanning"......this year i want to save my deer hides and learn how to tan them with the hair on them.....i did a little reading on the internet and understand its really laber intesive....and theres is easier ways of doing it with chemical and salt......but i...

Hi every one! I was wondering if some one could offer some insight on an easy way (if possible) of skinning tanning squirrel skins. Thanks! RugerDude