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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Tom B on October 23, 2007, 09:16:13 pm

Title: A not so new topic:snake skins
Post by: Tom B on October 23, 2007, 09:16:13 pm

Hey brothers in bows.I'm completing two osage bows that will be snake skin backed should they prove worthy.There was a recent thread about order etc. that consumed itself in a downward spiral.I was hoping to find out how to degrease glycerin tanned skins.Any help would be appreciated.Tom

Title: Re: A not so new topic:snake skins
Post by: Pat B on October 23, 2007, 11:37:59 pm

Tom, If they were tanned in antifreeze that is alcohol based so a soak in alcohol will probably help. There might be a certain glue that works better with glycerin. Pat

Title: Re: A not so new topic:snake skins
Post by: Pappy on October 24, 2007, 05:44:42 am

I would wash them with Dawn dish washing liquid and then spray the down with brake Kleen I have done this before and it worked fine.I would prefer just dried or green tho. :)Alcohol would
work also I am sure. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: A not so new topic:snake skins
Post by: adb on October 24, 2007, 11:57:18 am

Hi,
Instead of tanned skins, why don't you get your hands on some dried skins. No fuss, no muss. Glue 'em on with hide glue or TB2. Do you need some? I have about 10 matched pairs of diamond backs and prairies.

Title: Re: A not so new topic:snake skins
Post by: Tom B on October 24, 2007, 02:10:27 pm

Thanks for the response guys.I will experiment with a small piece and see which may work better.I'll fill you in on which works best.
adb-pm me and let me know if a trade will work for you.Tom