DWB
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I have a deer in the freezer. It's been in there a year hide off and horns exposed. What is the best way to preserve it and bug proof it from here?
Hey AT, this reminds me. I looked in to the Velvet Loc when we discussed a while back and I definitely think it would do the trick. Just couldn't find a whole lot of info on it, YT clips, etc....I went with the product in the below link. It's called Antler in Velvet Tan. Have you ever used it? Know anything about it? Just came in the mail and I haven't used it yet.You've basically been freeze drying already, especially if you have a newer freezer that sucks the humidity out of the air.
Velvet loc is getting good reviews from some people, might be worth looking into it.
Me, freeze dry if money is no issue or a full blown chemical treatment if your trying to keep cost down and quality up.
How To Use Antler in Velvet Tan |
This is a fast acting tanning solution specifically designed to set and tan velvet on antlers. Note: (Very important) If antlers are frozen, make sure to thaw out completely before proceeding. If skin is dried to antler, skip steps #1 and #2 and wet velvet with water before applying Antler in Velvet Tan. DIRECTIONS:
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Ok thanks what would be a full blown chemical treatment ?You've basically been freeze drying already, especially if you have a newer freezer that sucks the humidity out of the air.
Velvet loc is getting good reviews from some people, might be worth looking into it.
Me, freeze dry if money is no issue or a full blown chemical treatment if your trying to keep cost down and quality up.
A strong pickle agent, like formic acid and a well known tanning agent like alum. Then neutralized with sodium bicarbonate.Ok thanks what would be a full blown chemical treatment ?