I use borax on mine. I've heard some use a borox/salt mixture. I've always been told using the glycerin/alcohol mixture keeps the glue from sticking good on your leather work
Great video, When I use to do taxidermy we used Borax . Its a great dry preservative You can find it in most grocery stores in the laundry detergent department.
First time. I am in the Philippines and am about to roll a 9ft Python on a stick. Question: after it dries (could be awhile!) How do I get the glycerine dried)removed enough to be able to glue it to leather to make something?
What part of the country are you in, not too much detail, just wanting to understand the area of the country you are in? Maybe a short intro video for us newcomers.
Y'all know if this works for any other hides? I know to start with salt, but I don't want to buy the tanning solutions, I'm trying to look for ways, let's say if tanning solution was no longer "available" if you know what I mean
We’ve used salt on all sorts of critters over the years and the short answer is yes, it will work, but with lots of work left to do on the back end. It takes a good amount of working the hides to really soften them up without a tumbler. Thanks!
@TwoStageTrigger I heard that every animal has enough brains to tan their own hide... but mayo spoils and I'm trying to pursue how it was done back before modern tech. Like, was it just rinsing in the water and hanging near the smoke of a fire or what?
