Neutralizing and tanning a coon

Submitted by Jay on 03/31/2003. ( jj78629@Yahoo.com ) 63.125.71.65

Hi, I know this question has been asked before, but I have a coon in the pickle, fleshed and degreased ready for EZ100 tan in the morning and I don't know how long to neutralize it and how long to keep it in the EZ 100. Would it be the same amount of time as a deer cape?
Thankyou if anyone can help.

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30 minutes in the neutralizing bath!

This response submitted by Bruce Rittel on 04/01/2003. ( rittel@mindspring.com ) 64.91.161.213

After pickling - remove the skins and drain them for 30 minutes - then soak them in a neutralizing bath for 30 minutes - then rinse and drain before putting them into the tanning solution. Use 1 oz. of Baking Soda to each 1 gallon of water used to neutralize. Use this for Weasels or Moose capes.

For tanning - let your skins tan for 16-20 hours. Whether they are Weasels or Moose skins - keep it the same. Just dont over-tan by letting them tan more than 24 hours. After tanning, rinse, drain and then oil.


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