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Home tanning:
Two of the most practical methods of home tanning are discussed here, and neither of these methods result in washable pelts. Some approaches to tanning are more dangerous than others.
Tanning involves dealing with acid, and the acid must be handled carefully and neutralized well so that it does not remain on the skin and damage it
Preparation for pelt tanning:
No matter whether or not your pelt is fresh or has been salted it will need to be washed before you start the tanning process.
1. If the pelt has been salted, soak it overnight in a large tub of cold water containing 1 cup (236.6 ml) of laundry detergent and 1 cup (236.6 ml) of pine-oil disinfectant and then rinse it in cold water in the morning. If the pelt is fresh there is no need for this step.
2. Remove this water by spinning the pelt in the spin cycle of your washing machine.
3. Now wash it in your washing machine using a short cycle with cool or lukewarm water and detergent – make sure the detergent is dissolved.
4. Rinse.
5. Spin out the water in the spin cycle.
Having done this all the fat, blood, and dirt should have been removed from the pelt and your pelt is ready for tanning.
Salt-Acid Tanning:
You will need a salt acid tanning solution, a plastic drum or plastic garbage can – do not use a metal container.
Two of the most practical methods of home tanning are discussed here, and neither of these methods result in washable pelts. Some approaches to tanning are more dangerous than others.
Tanning involves dealing with acid, and the acid must be handled carefully and neutralized well so that it does not remain on the skin and damage it
Preparation for pelt tanning:
No matter whether or not your pelt is fresh or has been salted it will need to be washed before you start the tanning process.
1. If the pelt has been salted, soak it overnight in a large tub of cold water containing 1 cup (236.6 ml) of laundry detergent and 1 cup (236.6 ml) of pine-oil disinfectant and then rinse it in cold water in the morning. If the pelt is fresh there is no need for this step.
2. Remove this water by spinning the pelt in the spin cycle of your washing machine.
3. Now wash it in your washing machine using a short cycle with cool or lukewarm water and detergent – make sure the detergent is dissolved.
4. Rinse.
5. Spin out the water in the spin cycle.
Having done this all the fat, blood, and dirt should have been removed from the pelt and your pelt is ready for tanning.
Salt-Acid Tanning:
You will need a salt acid tanning solution, a plastic drum or plastic garbage can – do not use a metal container.