hello,can i braintan a cows hide?if not does anyone have any suggestions
or info on how i can do it? i'd appreciate any help.thanks
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Dear new tanner:
I have braintanned plenty of hides and this is not a job for a new tanner start out small with young deer and when they are perfected go to a little bigger hide.Its all physical when braintanning, a cow hide would be a major job.Hope this information helps.
sincerely
Tom
hello,thanks for replying,but no problem with deer hides ,even a moose,but i'm told you cant brain tan cow hide so i'm looking for tips on what to do,also i can cut the hide and do it separately once i know how?
any replys appreciated,thanks
Sorry new tanner you have lots of braintanning under your belt i did not know I get lots of people want to start with moose.Good luck with the cow.
Sincerely
Tom
new tanner,
I don't think you'll find many tanners who would tackle a cow hide. Personally, I've braintanned a lot of deer, some elk and moose, but to me, cow hide is only good for making rawhide out of. It just does not stretch. You might check out the bark tanning section on braintan.com if you want to do a tradional tan on it.