brain tanning?

[newtewsmoke]

looking for a GOOD step by step (start to finish w/details) instructional dvd or book on the subject, if anyone would offer their opinion on their favorite source.
A dvd would be my preference. :wink:
Thanks!!

 

[nwtradegun]

youtube

 

[Twisted_1in66]

looking for a GOOD step by step (start to finish w/details) instructional dvd or book on the subject, if anyone would offer their opinion on their favorite source.
A dvd would be my preference. :wink:
Thanks!!

Get the revised and updated second edition of "Deerskins into Buckskins" by Richards. The second edition of the book includes a extra step that results in consistently soft and supple brain tan that is missing from the first edition of the book. Price on mine says $19.95.

Twisted_1in66 :thumbsup:

 

[jimikinz]

Second that book mentioned above. A great resource.

 

[davidmc62]

you tube has allot of videos on it. There is a good series by a young fellow that goes from start to finish and all the steps between. Look under brain tanning and then videos by Tribeofbenjamin. I thought his videos were pretty good and explanatory.

 

[MOwoodsman]

you tube has allot of videos on it. There is a good series by a young fellow that goes from start to finish and all the steps between. Look under brain tanning and then videos by Tribeofbenjamin. I thought his videos were pretty good and explanatory.

I know him personally. He really knows his stuff.

 

[Homesteader]

Get the revised and updated second edition of "Deerskins into Buckskins" by Richards. The second edition of the book includes a extra step that results in consistently soft and supple brain tan that is missing from the first edition of the book. Price on mine says $19.95.

Twisted_1in66 :thumbsup: [/quote]


I'll agree with this recommendation. I'm also pretty sure the author has a website with even more info, including videos and forums where you can get actual advice. Well worth buying the book and visiting the site.

:thumbsup:

 

[newtewsmoke]

Thanks Guys!
I have a couple deer hides & maybe more on the way, just about ready to give it a try!
Might get a couple steps done and then freeze till warmer weather.??

 

[agill]

looking for a GOOD step by step (start to finish w/details) instructional dvd or book on the subject, if anyone would offer their opinion on their favorite source.
A dvd would be my preference. :wink:
Thanks!!

Get the revised and updated second edition of "Deerskins into Buckskins" by Richards. The second edition of the book includes a extra step that results in consistently soft and supple brain tan that is missing from the first edition of the book. Price on mine says $19.95.

Twisted_1in66 :

I have his book and the DVD is really great! :hatsoff:

 

[jamesthomas]

Thanks Guys!
I have a couple deer hides & maybe more on the way, just about ready to give it a try!
Might get a couple steps done and then freeze till warmer weather.??

I don't think putting them in the freezer is a good idea, to me it seems like it would damage the hide.

 

[DNICK]

I have put them in the freezer at several stages in the process from raw hides to after wet scraping and before braning and have never had a problem.

 

[MOwoodsman]

If you're iffy on using brains, mayo works really well as a substitute.

 

[Homesteader]

When I had to delay the tanning process (and thus couldn't hang onto the actual deer's brain) I wound up using those little cans of pig brains they sell in the supermarket for breakfast. Worked just fine. Took most of the store's stock, though.

 

[newtewsmoke]

I have his book and the DVD is really great! :hatsoff:

if'n i wuz to only get 1, which would it be, book or movie?

 

[Homesteader]

I've never seen the DVD, but the book was very easy to follow and gave all the info needed. But I'm a big fan of good old solid non-electronic information storage (you should see my library!)

Bonus is you can pick a copy up cheap from Amazon and the like.