Deer hide throw

[midtndeerhunter]

Searched and found some recommendations , but figured would ask again. I am wanting to get acouple hides tanned this year weather for rugs or throws on the couch. What do y'all suggest and what price tag am I looking at? Thanks fellas.

 

[gtk]

For just a "throw", I would do myself. Fairly simple process, but requires elbow grease and patience. I've done several just using the hide tanning solution in the orange bottle.

 

[AT Hiker]

You will want something called a "soft tan" or a pliable dry tan. Price can be all across the board and your best bet might be to find a local taxidermist and see if they can help. Or contact a tannery, I seen one advertised called East Tn Tannery. They may allow you to ship a frozen green hide to them.

 

[ronnycl]

Tanning 2024

my expericence was excellent, soft, excellent color retention, tigh hair - I would call them and ask how to prep the hide from time of kill. very important

 

[AT Hiker]

Tanning 2024

my expericence was excellent, soft, excellent color retention, tigh hair - I would call them and ask how to prep the hide from time of kill. very important

I took a quick look at this site, I wouldn't hesitate giving it a try plus the price is right.

 

[gtk]

I took a quick look at this site, I wouldn't hesitate giving it a try plus the price is right.

Those prices are nice ! By the time you factor in your time/labor, its probably cheaper to send it to them rather than do it myself, and i'm pretty sure I'd get a better end-result.

saving that website.

 

[AT Hiker]

Those prices are nice ! By the time you factor in your time/labor, its probably cheaper to send it to them rather than do it myself, and i'm pretty sure I'd get a better end-result.

saving that website.

I can assure you with 100% certainty that you can not produce a garment tan at home. I started sending my taxidermy skins off to a commercial tannery simply because I do not want those chemicals anywhere near my house and it takes some serious stuff (formic acid) to pickle a skin properly.

 

[gtk]

i've done several deer hides. I have had only one come out soft enough i would consider "garment soft". The key is stretching/breaking. Not sure on longevity though, my oldest tanned one is about 6yrs and still looks good.

Next one i do, i will try the power washer trick to get off all membrane.

 

[Trapper]

Stay away from USA Foxx know several people with bad experiences with them . This is who I use and Ben has always treated me right .

Sleepy Creek Tannery

sleepycreektannery.com

 

[Bloodwolf1984]

I've brain tanned several.... breaking is where you get that real nice softness...it's a lot of work but can be done if your willing