refreezing a wet tanned cape

I just got a cape from the tannery wet tanned. It is now in the freezer. I ordered my headform but I am concerned it might be too big with too much neck swell. If I thaw out the cape and check it and it does not fit can I refreeze the cape until I recieve the new form. I know that refreezing is not ideal but i was wondering if anyone had any experience with this or not
Thanks
Mike C

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You Can......

.......Refreeze and thaw a wet tanned cape as much as you want. It's RAW capes that shouldn't be handled that way!

Thanks

Thanks for the help. That makes me feel better

Mike

You might want to soak it up a little...

in a bucket of water(add a handful of salt to prevent acid swell) to check that measurement. I purchased a muley cape from Mark Haskins out in Oregon and although it was a 23 inch neck it only measured 21 inches. I contacted Mark and he explained this simple procedure he uses with all his wet tanned capes. I assumed since it was wet tanned it was ready to thaw and mount but after soaking for 15 minutes the cape stretched right out to the original 23 inches. I did use luke warm water. The tan is great and it is shaved real nice so I believe it is from a very reputable tannery. I might add that Mark is a very honest guy and wouldn't hesitate to purchase anything else from him.

You can refreeze it after you get the measurement while waiting for the form.