Before I call the tannery...

Submitted by WVWalt on 10/19/04 at 9:21 PM. ( ) 63.67.241.56

I've got a wet tanned bear that was suppose to be dry tanned... Before I call the tannery and have to ship this hide back to them, are there any steps I can take in my shop to make this a dry tan? Thanks

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Send it back

This response submitted by George on 10/19/04 at 9:29 PM. ( georoof@aol.com ) 205.188.116.83

A wet tan is usually unbroken and sometimes oiled differently (some tanneries DO use the same oil while others use water based oil for wet tans and petroleum based for others). Do yourself a favor, however, take electrical ties and tie the ear openings closed so they don't pack them full of sawdust and possibly blow them out.

WVWalt

This response submitted by Thanks on 10/20/04 at 10:21 AM. ( ) 63.92.149.243

Thanks for your reply George, will do. Have a good day.

wet tanned

This response submitted by Mark on 10/28/04 at 8:45 PM. ( markmarltt@aol.com ) 64.12.116.74

What was this bear to be used for. If it was tanned to hang on the wall, you will have to send it back. If it is for a rug it will be ok to use.

If you have any questions, give me a call at (231) 972-2000 or visit my website www.wildlifedesigninc.com I am the President of H&H Fur Dressing located in Michigan.

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