1. Aug 29, 2008 #1
   

   ChickenToes Songster

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   I want to tan a deer hide this hunting season, without having to take it to a taxidermist. Has anyone tanned a hide with good results? What method did you use?
   
   I'm not planning on making clothing with the hide. I may use the hide for beadwork or painting.

    
2. Aug 29, 2008 #2
   

   dacjohns People Cracker Upper

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   I have tanned deer hides but it was a few years ago. I was happy with Van Dykes. I think I used Lutan.
   
   For my first hide I used an oak pallet to dry the hide on after tanning. The chemicals in the hide, nails, and wood reacted and left stains on the hide.
   
   
   http://www.vandykestaxidermy.com/subcategory/104/

    

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