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---GUTSHOT--->:
I've tanned a few tails but never can get them to stay soft after they dry. I use Mckinnzies tanning cream and then leather oil work them as they dry but never can get them soft like other hides I've tanned in the past. Any body point me in a different direction. Also I would like to dye then either brown or black. Any ideas on that. Thanks for input. I'm wanting to make a wallet for my self.

BowEd:
It's a lot longer tan but vegetable or oak bark tanning will get what you want.I just usually find a way to use it as rawhide too once in a while.

Gsulfridge:

--- Quote from: Beadman on May 06, 2016, 03:22:30 pm ---It's a lot longer tan but vegetable or oak bark tanning will get what you want.I just usually find a way to use it as rawhide too once in a while.

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Any particular oak for bark tanning?  May have to give this a try. I have a pretty steady supply of beaver tails.

BowEd:
Oak bark itself.Even oak leaves.I'm sure other bark works too.It's the tannins in it that do the work.It's a process.Grind the bark up and let it soak in luke warm water for a good 6 weeks.Strain the brown fluid out.Add pickling salt.Add hide for at least 5 to 6 weeks.To get more technical a PH meter run should be done on the solution.There are books out there or the internet wiil tell too.

---GUTSHOT--->:
http://www.liv18thc.com/barktan.html

Just found this on the web  gonna try it on my beaver tails and 2 deer hides.

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