Hide tanning diy

Tanning hides is something that I have always wanted to master. Tanning is an art. In the past I have tanned a few rabbit hides and many ground squirrel hides but never something so large as a cow hide. … Continued

Whether you’re making buckskin or a deer hide blanket, this method is the fastest and easiest way to tan a deer hide.

The whole process, excluding the drying, only takes about an hour from start to finish. It was very simple, and the hide came out beautifully. So, don’t toss those bunny furs next time you bag a few…save and tan them! You can tan the hides fresh, or put them in a Ziploc bag and freeze them until you’re ready to start the process. Thaw 24 hours prior to tanning.

Turn a deer hide into soft, supple buckskin with your own two hands. We walk you through the brain tanning method of how to tan a hide.

Turn a deer hide into soft, supple buckskin with your own two hands. We walk you through the brain tanning method of how to tan a hide.

Tanning hides is a craft that has been a part of human culture as long as there has been human culture. The very earliest hunter-gatherer tribes wore skins, and cured them without harsh chemicals. These techniques are still commonly used by folks who do leather work or hunt.

Tanning Rattlesnake Hide: Sorry for the late tutorial, but hey most of you should have some hides all ready to treat! for those who havent seen my work, im going to show you how to tan snake skin to use in craft projects, that can look amazing

Learning how to tan a deer hide is not a difficult task, but it does take some manual labor and a lot of time. The end result of your manual labor is a pliable deer hide you can use for any number of projects, including a wall hanging,...

Maybe one day I'll tan my own hide. My parents do own cattle, I will just have to see if I can get some next time they butcher one.

The ultimate guide to tan a soft and velvety hide If you hunt deer and other animals for their meat, why not use their hides as well? Treating a hide with a tanning process ensures you end up with a supple piece of leather that can be used...