I am mounting my first bear head for a customer. It has been professionally tanned and I am just wanting to know how long I will need to soak it before mounting. I would greatly appreciate an email response on this.
God bless,
Michael Spencer
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Michael, Tans differ somewhat but generaly soak the face only in cool water till the ears soften- maybe 1/2 hour. Now mop the whole skin down inside with a wet rag, place the skin in a plastic bag and put it all in a refrigerator to "sweat". Next day things should be softened and streatchy. This is how I do it but it's always a good idea to ask your tanner-more than one way. Enjoy, Aaron H.