apache12 Report post Posted November 7, 2011 Can anyone send me a link that shows step by step process to tan a hide, hair on? My son wants to try to keep his cow elk hide, we don't really care if we mess it up and have to pitch it, but we thought it might be fun to learn a new skill. It's currently in the freezer. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dustyb0 Report post Posted November 7, 2011 Can anyone send me a link that shows step by step process to tan a hide, hair on? My son wants to try to keep his cow elk hide, we don't really care if we mess it up and have to pitch it, but we thought it might be fun to learn a new skill. It's currently in the freezer. Thanks http://www.fntpost.com/Products/Tanning+Kits+Supplies/Rittel's+EZ-100+Tanning+Kit A deer hide is a doable at home project becouse a deers hide is pretty thin.A elk hide is far too heavy to "flesh".You have too scrape the non hair side almost down to the hair folicle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apache12 Report post Posted November 8, 2011 Can anyone send me a link that shows step by step process to tan a hide, hair on? My son wants to try to keep his cow elk hide, we don't really care if we mess it up and have to pitch it, but we thought it might be fun to learn a new skill. It's currently in the freezer. Thanks http://www.fntpost.com/Products/Tanning+Kits+Supplies/Rittel's+EZ-100+Tanning+Kit A deer hide is a doable at home project becouse a deers hide is pretty thin.A elk hide is far too heavy to "flesh".You have too scrape the non hair side almost down to the hair folicle. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apache12 Report post Posted November 8, 2011 Can anyone send me a link that shows step by step process to tan a hide, hair on? My son wants to try to keep his cow elk hide, we don't really care if we mess it up and have to pitch it, but we thought it might be fun to learn a new skill. It's currently in the freezer. Thanks http://www.fntpost.com/Products/Tanning+Kits+Supplies/Rittel's+EZ-100+Tanning+Kit A deer hide is a doable at home project becouse a deers hide is pretty thin.A elk hide is far too heavy to "flesh".You have too scrape the non hair side almost down to the hair folicle. I went to the site and it showed some other full kits that even had tools like scrappers. It listed elk, but I have no experience in this and you think it's a waste to try let me know, don't want to waste the $$ on weekend. Thanks for your help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dustyb0 Report post Posted November 8, 2011 Can anyone send me a link that shows step by step process to tan a hide, hair on? My son wants to try to keep his cow elk hide, we don't really care if we mess it up and have to pitch it, but we thought it might be fun to learn a new skill. It's currently in the freezer. Thanks http://www.fntpost.com/Products/Tanning+Kits+Supplies/Rittel's+EZ-100+Tanning+Kit A deer hide is a doable at home project becouse a deers hide is pretty thin.A elk hide is far too heavy to "flesh".You have too scrape the non hair side almost down to the hair folicle. I went to the site and it showed some other full kits that even had tools like scrappers. It listed elk, but I have no experience in this and you think it's a waste to try let me know, don't want to waste the $$ on weekend. Thanks for your help. http://www.taxidermy.net/forums/BeginnersArticles/04/k/0479C8DAA9.html I have done a few grey fox,a badger and two deer.But I wouldnt tackle an elk myself.Notice the last ansawer in that link was from the guy who sells the kits.I have a elk hide and a friend has one we got done through Clay Goldman the Taxidermist in Payson ,it was about 200.00 per and they are nice and soft.Your son could put it on the wall,or bed.Mine is on a big coffee table in my living room.Consult with a few taxis,if you had access to a fleshing knife and board, would be a must have items to try it on your own.Kind of surprised no one has tried and chimed in.Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
