Hide tanning question.

[Coonassissan]

Anyone tan a hide with the hair on for a rug? I would like to know if it is better to just send it out. I am a do it yourselfer and would rather try on my own but don't want to spend alot of time on it and be very dissappointed. Any thoughts

[Solocam00]

i tan alot of hides and it is time consuming but its a fun process and i enjoy it. the hide has more meaning to it to me by doing it myself. if you do decide to tan it yourself get the lutan f tanning kit from cabelas or van dykes taxidermy, its easy....hardest part it breaking the hide after tanning, breaking refers to the softness, pliability afterwards.

[Big Brass]

It's not that hard at all. Here's another vote for the Lutan F kit. Just follow the directions. I also enjoy tanning my own hides.

[Texastaxi]

I'm not energetic enough to break it ... I vote "send it out".

[Coonassissan]

Thanks guys.

[bobo]

send it out. Indians used to chew on it to break them in.

[Bill]

Check McKenzies Taxidermy supplies too if you want to DIY. You can call the 800# and speak to a taxidermist on staff with questions. Good luck. They helped me out with 2 velvet antler mounts I did a couple of years back.