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Otter rawhide quivers

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bareshaft12:
Use of the wire mesh is a great way to allow them to dry an shape.Great Ideal An I like the quiver alot sweet job

mullet:
Be carefull with the lye, it might make the hair susceptible to slipping.

aaron:
yeah, mullet that's what i am wondering... do i need to degrease it without getting the hair wet?

mullet:
When I soaked them in Gasoline and then washed them in detergent I completely submerged them in the solution. I never had a problem with hair slipping. I have found that it is important to really try and scrape all the fatty tissue off. Afterwards I rubbed the hide down with musk oil.

swamp monkey:
I have made couple of quivers from otter.  The first one I made I used a PVC pipe for a frame.  That was a huge mistake.  Getting that hide off the otter was hard.  Getting it off the pipe after it dried was even harder.  Your use of the wire mesh for a frame is a splendid idea!  Gotta remember that one.

After they are freshly skint, I first roll mine in a mix of cornmeal and borax.  This helps to absorb blood and kill bacteria.  It absorbs some grease but not a lot.  Then I freeze like you do.  When I degrease I use Naptha thinner.  Take necessary precautions.  that stuff is stout. 

Otters are a lot of work but boy are they a beaut when the project is done. 

Thanks for posting. 

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