I own an upholstery shop and hunt with hounds. Normally I sell all my hides at auction after the season ends. However a couple years back I decided to tan and keep a few small hides for personal projects. My hides look good. However they are stiff and flat with no feet. I would like to learn how to preserve the claws on the hide and possibly stretch the head over a form. I am working with a 25lb. bobcat. I have made a mock skull with a flat bottom from white spruce. I would prefer the eyes and mouth closed. I figure I will do a few coons maby a fox before I try this cat. Any input would be great. Once I get the hide done sewing felt to the hide will be easy considering I own an upholstery shop.
There are several differents methods used for tanning rabbit skins.
The process involves softening, removal of the fat and flesh, and removal of
oil in the skin.
Open the skin along the ventral side and scrape adhering flesh and fat from
the skin using a knife or similar object. Removing all oil is very important
for proper tanning. Working the skin in fat solvent is desirable to remove the
last traces of fat.
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