Salting Skins for Taxidermy

Salting Skins for Taxidermy provides all of the answers for Hunters, Taxidermists, Guides, Outfitters, Tanners, Hobbyists, Farmers, Ranchers, novice and even the Professional Hunters and the generally Outdoor oriented person wanting to know the basic steps to preserving skins & hides.

What salt to use, how to hang the hide skin or cape, what to do and what not to do are explained. Where to buy the salt, how to store it and much more are covered.
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[TThhs2011]

What do u do afterwards? just scrape off the salt and remaining meat and fat?

[TaxidermyOutdoors]

@TThhs2011

First, flesh the hide and then salt it. After salting you can continue to tan it or shake off the old salt and re-salt the hide (even hang it up) and allow to dry until you send it to the tannery. Store in a cool place since this "cold temp" will halt any possible bug problems. Thanks for the question!

[ThaoTitans]

@TaxidermyOutdoors What if u dont send it to the tannery? How do u do it ur self?

[TaxidermyOutdoors]

@ThaoTitans

This video only explains how to salt a hide and preserve it until tanned. We will have another video on the complete tanning process available later on this year. Thank you for the question.

[falconr100]

would this work on a mountain lion hide if it does how much salt

and good vid

[TaxidermyOutdoors]

@falconr100

Yes, salting works for all hides. I always like to use as much salt as possible and even bury hides in salt. The Lion hide will do fine. Again, salting is only part of a process and should preserve it until tanned. If your not going to tan the hide for a long time, just keep it frozen until you can work on it. --Thanks for the question.

[ThaoTitans]

@TaxidermyOutdoors That will be Great if u make another video cause the way u teach it is so clear to understand :) thanks and looking forward to it

[TaxidermyOutdoors]

@WinterWoodlands

For the most part, iodized salt should not damage anything. However, iodized salt may discolor the skin, hide or cape. The hair or leather might be discolored due to the chemical reactions with the tanning chemicals. Also, toxic fumes could be created in the tanning process with the use of iodized salt. So, it is best to use non-iodized salt.

Thank you for the question.

[TaxidermyOutdoors]

@liv4daoutdoors

I usually wash everything twice or more. Go through the process and then wash after everything is completed but before the final (softening-oil) finishing oil is applied. It just depends on what works best for you and the individual techniques you develop. Thank you for the question.

[liv4daoutdoors]

do you wash the hide after its been salted for a day or two before you tan it