x2 on the tanning kit! i've done about a dozen critters with ez-100 (got it out of the states) it works really well. and it is a washable tan where lutan f is not. lutan is still a great product.
one thing regardless of what tannage you choose is to shave down the skin as thin as possible without cutting into the roots. a regular thick elk hide will not soften near as much without shaving the skin. this can be done with a good sharp fleshing knife, although it does take time and patience! shave the skin from the tail to the head as this will be in the direction of the hair growth and you won't cut through as easily.
if you do use lutan or liqua tan or similar there are different procedures for tanning with these products so make sure you check them out if you use them.
hope it goes well!
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