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Timo:
Jiml, Not thick enough for leather by itself, what I have, has been over layed onto leather, just for decor.

HatchA:
Hi Tim.

You say that after the skins've been scrubbed that you keep them in the freezer.  When you thaw them out, do you need to cure them or tan them or preserve them in any way before laying them on a bow?  Are they glued straight on wet or are they dried first?

Wonderful pattern indeed!!  A natural camoflage.

Timo:

--- Quote ---Hi Tim.

You say that after the skins've been scrubbed that you keep them in the freezer.  When you thaw them out, do you need to cure them or tan them or preserve them in any way before laying them on a bow?  Are they glued straight on wet or are they dried first?

Wonderful pattern indeed!!  A natural camoflage.
--- End quote ---

Hatch A, I prefer to lay them down in the raw state. After I un-thaw them I wash them again and give them a good rinse. Then just glue um down. have to baby sit them alot when they are goin on green. One can manipulate the pattern alot when they are fresh also.

woodstick:
that looks real good. thanks for the info.

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