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snake skins II
El Destructo:
I think He meant that it was purchased as a Belt Backing....not for a Bow.....if this is the Case.....wash it good before you use it to back you Bow....because chances are that it has been Tanned.....and possibly by using Silicone or Glycol....which are oily....so wash this Skin with a good bathing in Dawn Detergent to remove the oils....then use it for Backing with your choice of Glues ( I prefer Hide Glues)....when dry cover with Tru-Oil.....I sand between coats to knock down the Scales that curl up....then recoat ...and sand....till the Surface is smooth........good luck
kdub:
I killed it, skinned it and I want to put it on a belt....actually I just did. I used the tru oil before comin back to this post. I just rubbed some on the snake skiin to make it shiny. I may have messed it up, but what the heck sometimes you gotta learn by trying. Ill let yall know how it turns out. Thanks.
El Destructo:
--- Quote from: kdub on May 03, 2008, 12:31:47 am ---I killed it, skinned it and I want to put it on a belt....actually I just did. I used the tru oil before comin back to this post. I just rubbed some on the snake skiin to make it shiny. I may have messed it up, but what the heck sometimes you gotta learn by trying. Ill let yall know how it turns out. Thanks.
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OHHHHHH.......My Bad........ Fishoona.....you were right all along!!!! Would have never guessed!!!...When you put a Snake Skin on a Belt or Any other Piece of Clothing...it needs to be tanned.....or at least treated with Glycerin to keep it soft and give it a little Shine....But the Tru-Oil will probably last a While before it starts to peeling off on you...How did you attach it to the Belt???? Stitching....or Glue???...If Stitched....you could use Neatsfoot Oil to keep it soft and the Leather in the Belt conditioned....
kdub:
I used glu, but I might have to go back and attach it with stitching. It looks pretty good right now, but well see how it lasts. As far as tanning, I salted it when I skinned it, and after it dried I sanded al the salt and leftover flesh off. It is pretty flexible, sooooo well see. Thanks for the help.
huntertrapper:
hey could you post a picture... i liked to see how its done, that would be good medicine
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