rehydrating a tanned hide

Submitted by B.T. on 02/18/2003. ( btuckfd@hotmail.com ) 66.112.16.62

i have a deer cape someone gave me to mount, and it has been tanned what is the best way to rehydrate it? around the eyes, nose, ears, and mouth are real dry

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This response submitted by Roger on 02/20/2003. ( r_heintzman@hotmail.com ) 24.220.125.241

how old is this cape? How was it tanned or by who? To five gallons of water add 1lb. of salt. Submerse for about 1 hour, drain then roll up head inside and put in a plastic bag, tie bag and let sweat overnight. Can freeze after rehydrated.


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