Softing a tanned cape

Submitted by Dirk on 12/14/1998. ( )

I'm a begineer in taxidermy I've got my cape tanned and I fell into a problem softing my cape do you have any tips you can share with me?

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Rehydrating a tanned cape.

This response submitted by Bob C on 12/15/1998. ( bobswildlife@webtv.net )

Dirk, To rehydrate a tanned cape soak it in water in a 5gal bucket with a handful of salt.Let it soak for an hour or so , then remove ,put into a plastic bag and let sweat overnight in fridg.The next day, it'll be ready to mount.You'll probably have to stretch on it a little bit to get it back to size. Good luck, Bob C


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