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Originally Posted by Camdec
I've used the tanning formula on beaver squirrel and marten. Everything works well on the thin hides. Beaver is another story. You need to thin them in the thick spots. Thes best luck I've had is brain tanning them. I like the idea of an authentic, natural tan as well.
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That is so nice. I might try brain tanning one day but for now I'm just too busy to take that on. I've done a couple of beaver but the pelt is not supple, it's more stiff than the deer hide. No good for hats or mitts but great for wall hangers. My next experiment is taxidermy of a mink. I have a nice pelt and just have to find a form and eyes. Probably not until Spring as I'm getting the mink professionally tanned.
EDIT - wire wheel on beaver is easy when it's still nailed to the board.