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kazo
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« on: January 25, 2012, 01:55:19 PM »
I have a pine marten to mount for my friend and looking for some info.(my first mammal ever)

Do I have to tan it or could it be done with borax. I cant get here any brush on tans and I have never pickled anything. I would be very thankfull for any help.
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« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2012, 02:16:00 PM »
Kazo, can JHT in the UK not supply you with Liqua tan ?
Good luck with your new venture
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« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2012, 11:23:24 AM »
They have liqua soft tanning oil is that the same thing as liqua tan ?
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« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2012, 05:41:57 PM »
Skin it, cut the feet off at the ankles, and rub dry preservative (borax) into the skin. Mount it immediately after rubbing in the borax.

Hope that helps!
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« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2012, 09:14:26 PM »
I tan all of mine.
five years later they still look great.
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« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2012, 02:55:09 AM »
Quote from: Last Step on January 30, 2012, 09:14:26 PM
I tan all of mine.
five years later they still look great.

What do you tan them with?
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