ok i looked in the archives but cant seem to find what i need to know. i found these directions for mixing and have heard that krowtann is made for deer and bobcat but can be used for other animals.
For deer... 2.5 gallons of water/8 oz.of Krowtann/ 64 oz of salt.
For a bobcat LS 1/2 of all of the above.
Leave in solution for 3-4 days, turning each day. Skin side out.
Wash skin in clear water and then put in a solution of 1 1/2 gal water plus 11/2 oz. of sodium bicarbonate (for bobcat) For a red fox, 1/2 to 1 oz of SB. Add the sodium bicarbonate in 1/3 increments every 5 minutes. Leave for a total of 20 minutes.
Wash skin in liquid tide and let drip dry for 2 hours. Nothing mentioned for coons.
Now here is my question why do you have to measure an exact solution for each animal, why cant you mix up a solution for deer and throw some skins in and not worry about them as long as they are totally submerged? does anyone have the measurements for different animals?
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You move the hide around in it a few times, or yea you can sink it.
Don't push the number of hides in a bath. the reason is you want the hide to be as open as possible to accept the tan.
Any questions you have can be answered just by calling a toll free number 1-800-467-0369 we make and sell Krowtann.As for your questions there is a list of amounts for different animals on the instructions which are sent with every order,if you call we can e-mail you a set.
You need to pull the hide out and turn once a day due to air pockets,folds, or creases in the hide that keep areas from tanning properly "THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT STEP". If you plan to do multiple capes in 1 batch you need to be experienced with this product and not try this your first time tanning with krowtann you'll need to be very familiar with what's going on and how the hide should look at each step in tanning plus call and we can tell you any problems you can avoid before its to late.
For coon I use the same amount as fox.
When I called Ozark Woods, they told me that they did not really recommend doing them in batches, but to do them individually. Some hides may soak up the solution faster than others so that they do not tan evenly if placed in the tan together. Also, do not crowd the hides, they need to have plenty of room around them.
On coon and fox, I do not split the tail, but instead run a cotton string through the tail to the tip to act as a wick.
Hope this helps. BP