On the "Rit",Ive tried it cold method and hot.With a dash of vinegar.The hide after drying becomes brittle and semi rigid.Also the dye result, is more of a pastel then a solid.įor the kool-aid,Ive tried hot and cold with a splash of vinegar for both.Im keeping my hot bath temp under 180degrees.I find that temp range is best for wools.Also with the kool aid, Ive tried the "SunTea" method,ie:big jar warmed in the sun, for an extended period.After drying the hide goes rigid and brittle with each. As far as dying the hides all the methods you mention work to figure out what you are doing wrong you will have to explain to me what method you have used to do your dyingįirst off, let me thank you for the tanning tip's.That points me in the right direction.I do have a few copies of the VanDykes catalog,and believe Ive seen "liqua tan" on there pages.I think you're right about skipping this step,but Ive got an habitual need to know.8)įor my dyeing techniques.These Ive tried on pre-cut tanned zonkers.I havent attempted a whole hide.
#Tanning rabbit hides skin#
remove the skin and shave as evenly as possible (not the hair side) rinse well and drain remove as much moisture as possible yet keep the skin slightly damp lay the skin out flesh side up and apply a even layer of liqua tan or other tanning solution I have used liqua tan and it works I am sure others work well to after several hours hang up to dry stretching the skin periodically this should work for you but again you will be further ahead to buy tanned hides I have several on hand and am sure other dealers on here have them as well. place skin in solution until rehydrated do not leave any longer than necessary. mix two pounds of salt to one gallon of water use hot water to disolve the salt then let solution cool before use. To home tan your rabbit, skin your rabbit,flesh the skin meaning remove as much leftover meat as you can from the hide,tack the hide to a board pull it tight to avoid to much srinking coat the hide liberaly with salt wait about 2 hours and scape off the salt then reapply let it sit for about 12 hours. You can tan your own I would not suggest that you do the cost of the materials you need to do a good home tan will be far more than buying a few tanned hides.
Wow you dont ask for much do you, well you are in luck as I happen to know a little about this subject.
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