I got the book, Deerskin into buckskin, but it relates to hair off, I will be tanning mostly rabbits, and an occasional elk or deer, hair on.Is there a soaking stage? Do I need to salt if I tan right after skinning and fleshing? Also, whats the best way to thaw frozen brains to aviod deteriation? Thanks again! You guys are great! Overtgabby
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Try this link for the braintan questions forum
http://64.124.46.34/WebX?14@193.inuwabjgeGW.78719@.ee6b280
And this one has articles, including how to do furs:
http://www.braintan.com/articles/index.htm
I thaw my brains in the microwave.(Just like the Indians did it)
I could not get into either of those links, for some reason. I did read in another book that I could omit salting if I want to tan right away, but that the hide should be soaked in a salt solution first. However, it neglected to mention the salt ratio, or the soaking time.Ha ha about the indians microwaving! Thanks, Gabby