Axis pillows

[Jay-J]

Thinking about getting a couple made from a few hides I have. Maybe around 16" x 16" or so. For any of yall that have had em made what's the going rate per pillow?

[GroceryGetter]

My go-to processor sells hide pillows in their office. In the link is their pricing to get an idea.

https://www.cowcreektaxidermy.com/novelties-gifts/

[AntlerCollector]

They shed bad. Just fyi

[PYBUCK]

They shed bad. Just fyi

My axis mount does not shed. Maybe yours are tanned properly

[AntlerCollector]

My axis mount does not shed. Maybe yours are tanned properly

I didn’t say anything about a mount. He asked about axis pillows. Some hair will shed off them unless they are never moved around.

[BobbyJoe]

$325/pillow and that was a few years ago… I’m sure prices haven’t gone down any

Mine don’t shed either, but are rarely moved or touched

[1riot1ranger]

I've had some made from my own hides which may save a few bucks. Check out North Texas Tannery. They are often recommended for tanning hides, but they also make some nice pillows and often have a few in stock for sale. I have Axis and whitetail pillows on couches and haven't had a shedding problem. I just checked their site and they'll make pillows from your hides for $70. You may have to purchase your own filler, but that's still a lot less than buying one from an art and crafts shop.

[Jmh05]

My wife makes ours. Hide, leather or faux leather and sew. Too easy. $325/pillow is stupid expensive. You should be able to get them made for $75ish especially if providing the materials.

[BobbyJoe]

My wife makes ours. Hide, leather or faux leather and sew. Too easy. $325/pillow is stupid expensive. You should be able to get them made for $75ish especially if providing the materials.

I mathed wrong… $260 to get the hide tanned, then $150/pillow… so $560 total, or $280/pillow.

They came out perfect so not really worried about cost, especially since they’ll be a centerpiece on the couch literally forever

[1riot1ranger]

North Texas Tannery price list still shows $70/axis hide for tanning and $70 to make the pillow (When I first used them it was $45 for tanning . They've been doing this a long time.) So, you're looking at about $150/pillow. But there is a 9-month tanning period so if you don't want to wait there is a premium to buy one from a store. It's probably worth a call to see what they have in the shop for sale at a lower price than some other places.

[sbushee]

Had one made by Damuth in Brady. Was $100 ad on with the axis shoulder mount, which was $825

[AntlerCollector]

North Texas Tannery price list still shows $70/axis hide for tanning and $70 to make the pillow (When I first used them it was $45 for tanning . They've been doing this a long time.) So, you're looking at about $150/pillow. But there is a 9-month tanning period so if you don't want to wait there is a premium to buy one from a store. It's probably worth a call to see what they have in the shop for sale at a lower price than some other places.

This is still a great price to have them tanned and pillows made

[BlessedVeteran0305]

If you have the hide tanned already why not just make the pillows yourself then they will mean more. Just my .02

[Jay-J]

If you have the hide tanned already why not just make the pillows yourself then they will mean more. Just my .02

Because I have more money than I have pillow making ability. 😄

[BlessedVeteran0305]

Because I have more money than I have pillow making ability. 😄

Well I recon that's a good problem to have. I on the other hand would be having to make my own 🤣