john, I have seen that you have had some doings with a product called krowtann2000. I just purchasd a qt. bottle with hopes that it will do a couple of salt dried capes for me. Here is my question. I tried to rehydrate a rock hard cape last night. I was not sure of the solution mix so I did a search but did not find that any posting said that you can rehydrate with only salt and water ,1 gal. of water to 1 pound of salt. I used 1 gal. water to 1 and a half cups of salt since I did not have a good way to measure weight. Anyway, I keep reading what posts I ran across telling me ,you need a chemical to stop bactiera growth. So since I all ready put this cape in the water and salt solution, I took it out after 3 hours as not tocause any further problems that await me. I put the cape in a trash bag and into the frig. to sweat overnight. It only softened abut 50% of what I was hoping for. then I put it into the krowtann2000. I mixed it according to the directions that came with the product, do you think it will survive? (sorry for the spelling) Thanks for any input. Bob
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Yes, I think it will be fine.
You need to work the hide more than once per day, I think.
I have been using an old but working washing machine, so soften hides.
I woould sponge clear water on it or cover with a plain water towel for a couple more hours. It should be ok.
You may have had a bit much salt.
Rittels sell Ultra sfot, relaxer I add about 1ounce to the washer, and 2 ounces of Basacryl NB. Let the hide soak until it starts softening, then hand aggitate it. once it starts softening wash it on gentle, with an additional 1/2 Era laundry soap.
Thanks for the info, it"s in the tan. Been there for just shy of 24 hrs. Will aggitate a few times per day and take it out after the third day. Will let you know how it turns out. Thanks again Bob