Where to get Deer Hides Tanned

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Could any of you folks direct me onto a good place to get a couple deer hides tanned? I am in NW Ont. I thought there where a couple places in Western Canada but can't find much info. Thank you.
 
Where in NW Ontario might matter. Look in the Yellow Pages for a taxidermist. Most of 'em get antsy about how the thing was handled in the field and how and where it has been since. Add the W's.
.yellowpages.ca/business/ON/01287000.html
 
Yesterday in the Barrie Cabelas they had a couple people setup at a table showing how to tan hides. They were selling a bottle of tanning solution as well for the do it yourselfers. Unfortunately I didn't really pay attention to them or get the name of the product.
 
Hey Pete, give Edmonton Fur Tanneries a call, they have always done first class work on my hides and are reasonably priced and relatively quick.......I assume you want leather, not hair-on.......sorry don't have their number handy but I'm sure you can find it quicker on a computer that I.


Douglas
 
Douglas: Edmonton Fur Tanneries was one of a couple names that arose when I looked on the internet. However I can't call until Monday so I thought I would pose the question here in the mean time and see what responses I got.

Thanks Doug for the recommendation I will give them a call the first of week. And congratulations on passing your CORE and becoming an official BC person.
 
There's a place in Winnipeg which might be closer than most of the other suggestions depending on your location. I will ask my taxidermist. He should know.

International Fur Dressers & Dyers Ltd.
 
Do it yourself, its very easy, it involves cleaning the hide, soaking it in a certain brine for a certain time frame, drying it while it is stretched out, then treat it with oil.... or something along those lines. I did a couple myself but it was about 15 or 16 years ago. It really isnt hard to do at all.
 
A friend has done this a few times. He said it's not very hard but is time consuming. He called his method allum tanning or something like that. There are probably instructions on the internet.
 
Called sulfuric acid immersion tan. 4 oz automotive sulfuric acid for each pound of skin and 1 pound of salt per gallon water. Immerse fleshed hides and soak for 3 to 4 days stirring often. Do not fold/roll hides they must be loose to fully soak and do not leave too long in soak as hair will lift. You need to neutralize hide after 3 or 4 day soak with 1 oz bicarbonate of soda per 1 gallon water. Wear rubber gloves and eye wear. You need large plastic/rubber garbage pail to soak entire hide. Do not let dry working it soft until it dries, this takes a while. If it dries hard you need to soften with water to work again. The round end of a wooden baseball ball held in vise is best to stretch and work leather soft. Neatsfoot oil to preserve leather when dry. I would start with a small hide to practice. Bear needs to be scraped free of all fat and are heavy to work with. I did two bears and gave both hides away. If you do not get all acid out by neutralizing it you will get a hide that cracks like one I had done. Make sure you first wash hide good with laundry soap and water to get dirt/blood out to get a nice color on tanned leather. I used fine water softener salt and soft water, stir with wooden (hockey) stick. Larger hides I would soak 4 days and liked to do them in colder weather days. Solution after mixed with water will not burn your hands but Be Careful when mixing with water or stirring. You should use safe place away from pets or kids. For a bear you need enough to soak entire hide. It is a lot of work.
 
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Thank you for the instructions, I'll have to think it over as to whether I want to tackle it. Your right that it does not sound like a complicated procedure, just a time consuming pile of work.
 
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