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New Brain Tanning Project
Digital Caveman:
Won't it dry as stiff as rawhide? I guess that was I can always go back and redress and stretch more if need be. I'm planning on giving it a weak vinigar bath if need be. I've been wondering, what part of the process makes it rot resistant?
Thanks,
Pappy:
Ya it will dry stiff, thought that's what you wanted, :-\ I always go for soft so maybe this is above my pay grade, ??? ;) :) :) smoking will keep the bugs away and keep it from rotting I suppose, never had any trouble with rotting and have kept just raw hide and un smoked brain tan for years with no problems ,so not sure that is much of a issue. :)
Pappy
Digital Caveman:
Good to know, Thanks.
I'm looking for something between the texture of rawhide and fabric, something like cow leather if possible. Maybe a medium amount of softening will get that.
Pappy:
Wished I had more or better advice but I don't. Good luck and hope it turns out just like you want it. :)
Pappy
Digital Caveman:
Thank, so do I!
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