how do you dry skin out

[welshflyfisher]

i just had a section of wild bore skin but havnt got a clue how to dry it out and it smells quite bad

Any suggestions?

[nickholden1]

have a look at this

Curing Small Animal Pelts, Squirrels Rabbits etc..

Nick

[carpflier]

Originally Posted by nickholden1

have a look at this

Curing Small Animal Pelts, Squirrels Rabbits etc..

Nick

I did similar with a rabbit skin, although I didn't do the oil and alcohol. These must be important factors, because my rabbit skit was about as pliable as a riot shield, and all the fur fell off.


If anyone is interested in making gladiator type shields from small fury animals, follow my method

[burhan]

Thanks for that link. Looks interesting. I see dead squirrels and rabbits all the time.

Burhan


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[philfish1966]

hi there i always scrap all the fats off it and then cut the edges off were there are any fats left that you cant scrap off then i put it in the washing machine with a big size of "bio" washing liquid and put it in a cool wash it is then cured. then nail it to a board at one end of the skin and strech it a bit then nail it at that end and leave for a week then hair dry it if needed

phil

[welshflyfisher]

cheers guys ill give it a go

[arkle]

As well as what Phil said, rub some borax powder well into the skin as it helps it dry & slightly sanitizes it.

[alan3393]

mix salt alum and borax together equel amounts and rub into skin i have done from squirrel to deer with this mix it makes a nice pliable skin.

[arkle]

Hi Alan & welcome along.