Brain Tan

Submitted by Leslie on 10/18/05 at 9:53 AM. ( lady_dynamite33@hotmail.com ) 69.20.162.173

If anyone has done a brain tan on an elk hide, please let me know. I have lots of questions. Email me at lady_dynamite33@hotmail.com.
THANKS!

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Leslie, we don't brain tan for taxidermy

This response submitted by George on 10/18/05 at 11:11 AM. ( georoof@aol.com ) 152.163.100.132

For our line of work, it's an inferior method. And not being catty, but you might better get cracking if you plan on doing it. With the CWD epidemic and states taking very aggressive actions on the use of wild game brains and spinal columns, I suspect your days may be numbered. Go to www.braintan.com if you want to know about those who practice this ancient method.

Pig and Cow brains

This response submitted by Taylor on 10/18/05 at 2:52 PM. ( ) 4.242.232.142

Although wild game brains can be used most people that I know like to use pig brains for brain tanning. Also eggs can be used as a brain substitute. Elk skins are alot of work to brain tan, but it can be done.

Thanks

This response submitted by Leslie on 10/19/05 at 12:19 PM. ( ) 69.20.162.173

Thanks for the ideas and the websites.

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