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Removing excess grease from a hide?
WhistlingBadger:
A couple years ago I bark-tanned an elk hide, and I'm starting some projects I'd like to use it for. Trouble is, I went a little crazy with the lard while I was softening it, and now it's greasy to the touch and leaves grease spots on anything it touches. Any idea how to remove the grease? I wanted it to be water resistant, but this is a little crazy.
Tried soaking some strips in lukewarm, soapy water, which did absolutely nothing. Ideas?
Pappy:
I would say wash with dawn and wring out well , maybe a couple of times. If that doesn’t do it I have no idea. Never tried softening one with lard , have used mink oil but not a lot and had no problem. Pappy
White Falcon:
I have heard , M.E.K. works great!
WhistlingBadger:
--- Quote from: White Falcon on November 13, 2024, 06:33:42 pm ---I have heard , M.E.K. works great!
--- End quote ---
Whew, I'm not sure if you're serious or not...I think MEK would definitely get the grease out of the hide, and probably dissolve the hide in the process, and my lungs too. :o
Pat B:
I think I'd try Pappy's method with the dawn detergent. It will probably stiffen the hide a bit so you'll have to rework it to soften it back again.
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