I need to know if I can rehydrate a dp skin that was allowed to dry some
Return to Lifesize Mammal Taxidermy Category Menu
Sorry I can't give you that answer, but i see you have posted it twice and must be waiting for someone to tell you, so you can get started. I have seen it asked before and answered, its in the archives, just click on that search button to the left and type in your question. Good Luck.
Just place a wet towel over the area you want to soften.
Thanks George, I dont normaly use dp, so dont know much about it And I know about search I tried every way to look for 1hr. Thanks again for your (help) response
Here's what i found in about ten Minutes.
Can Dry perserve be rehydrated
Submitted by Mike on 01/13/2004. ( ) 63.158.208.210
I have applied dry perserve on a squirrel but did not have time to sew it to the form. It is laying flat and is pretty hard. can i rehydrate this and apply more preserve and mount. if so, any reccomendations on what to use to rehydrate. First time I ever did this, so I appreciate your help.
Return to Beginners Taxidermy Category Menu
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I think you can
This response submitted by SeaBass on 01/13/2004. ( bassluongo@comcast.net ) 24.91.108.111
I'm certainly not experienced, but I'm pretty sure that you can do that with no problem. I'm reading a new taxidermy book right now by Todd Triplett (2003) which says you can rehydrate a DP pelt anytime you like...Also, I beleive good ol' water can be used for rehydration....Good luck, maybe someone with some more knowledge can contribute here...
SeaBass
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
50/50 chance of loosing it.
This response submitted by JOhn C on 01/13/2004. ( ) 66.233.157.155
Hun read the problems people have when dped capes dry. Thats your answer.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
give it a try Mike
This response submitted by Bill Yox on 01/13/2004. ( ) 205.188.209.37
Its NOT going to work the way you have it now, so go ahead and rehydrate it. But you might wanna finish this time, just in case! Good luck to you.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FREEZE IT NOW!
This response submitted by JIMBO on 01/13/2004. ( ) 208.229.43.221
Just from exprerience, i would wrap a plastic bag around it, seal it and freeze it if you can,,,jimbo
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
YES
This response submitted by David on 01/13/2004. ( ) 69.8.32.235
A product from Touchstone Taxidermy supply called Relaxo mixed with plain water works well for rehydrating. Just let skin dry until you get ready to rehydrate.