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Zuma:
OK I searched the site and the web and am confused.
I want to know how to process these Rockfish skins.
Some say pee, some say eggs and oil. Some say borax.
some say brains. Some say scales off some scales on??
Why not detergent then ammonia??
Any help appreciated.
Zuma

chamookman:
Anyone I've know that used Fish Skins, used Acetone to get the oils out. Bob

Eric Krewson:
just a guess but my friend uses antifreeze on snake skins to tan them, it would probably work on fish skins.

freke:
try tanning by using yolk and oil (sound easy:)), or willow bark(darker result ? )
- I have not tried it yet, but have it on my to do list :D

YosemiteBen:
I know a guy that tans salmon skins. He will be teaching a class this coming week at the Buckeye Gathering. His name is Benjamin Pixie and he lives in Oregon. I can ask him when I see him but I won't be around a computer for the next week.

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