Soften Raccoon Skin

Submitted by Jim on 04/22/2003. ( ) 206.40.120.245

I have a dried raccoon skin. It is all fleshed and ready for mounting.
But how do I soften it up again without the hair slipping. Thanks

This response submitted by Coyote on 04/22/2003. ( ) 69.14.153.151

Jim;
Is the skin tanned or what?