some of you may remember about a month ago I asked about washing a bloody goat hide before sending it to the tannery. It was suggested that I wash the goat by one individual and call the tannery by another. Well, I called the tannery and they said to not worry about washing it and it would probably not have any problems. I sent the hide frozen raw to them and now it is done. Unfortunately it did not come clean. There is a blood stain running the entire length of the hide along the back. The tannery tried to remove the stain, but said they could not get it out. This is a tannery that is supposed to be one of the best for goat/sheep hides. I am not sure anyone is at falt here, but I want to warn anyone out there with goat or sheep hides to pre-wash them before sending to the tannery. I wish I would have. If anyone has any suggestions about what can be done to remove the stain please let me know.
Thanks
Juli
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Simple break down.
Blood contains IRON, when IRON oxidizies it RUST.
Rust remove has always worked for me. Now that its tanned a little bleaching may be needed, assuming that its a Mt. Goat.
Juli,
This is not an exception, it IS the rule on goats and white sheep. I've done dozens and I have yet to have a single one that didn't need SOME bleaching. Check the archives. It's no big deal.