Hi i was wondering how to rehydrate a hide.
Thank you
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This response submitted by Bruce Rittel on 1/5/01. ( Rittel@ici.net ) 207.180.21.18
Don't take a chance - particularly with a Mountain Lion skin. Use the safe to rehydrate it. Prepare a soak solution of water and 1 handful of salt per each 1 gallon of water. Soak the skin 30 minutes - remove it soaking wet - bag it in a plastic garbage can bag - tie it off and refrigerate it overnight! The next morning it should be pliable and ready to prep and mount. This is a safe method for rehydrating all tanned skins - particularly when you do not know how it was tanned.
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