I've got a raccoon in the freezer that Iam going to mount (lifesize). I was just wondering how to tan it. I dont have any experience in tanning. I send my deer capes to a tannery, should i do the same with the coon? Or should I try tanning it my self? I dont have much room for large buckets or anything large like that. What is the best and cheapest home brew to get? And also what is the easiest way to skin their paws out? do I leave the last knuckle in? wont it rot? Thank you for your help.
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For your raccoon you can simply tan it with LIQUA TAN, the process is
rehydrate (till pliable)
soak skin in 1lb of salt and 3 oz of PRE TAN #110 for 4 to 5 hours(never over 12 hours) shave or thin the hide.
Degrease you will need to degrease, use 2 oz Kemal 4 or Super Solv per gallon of water let soak for 2 to 3 hours.
pull skin rinse drain well and
LIQUA TAN. Its that simple. You will want to take the knuckles out and turn the paw by splitting the pad. We have FREE TANNING INSTRUCTIONAL BOOKLETS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE BOOKS PLUS A PHONE LINE TO ALL WHO ARE INTERESTED.
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we also have Liqua Tan tanning kits for this as well. look at all my dealers on my website for one close to you.