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December 8, 2013
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Yes I have been researching on my own an answer to this question. I am admitting I have never had to rehydrate one single hide since starting Taxidermy. I honestly do not know how (embarassed grin here:confused:) . How do I rehydrate a dry tanned bear hide for mounting ? Thank you for your help.
December 8, 2013
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SMH…. found answer on CFD site.
February 25, 2015
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It is simply water with salt added.
I have a lifesize bear I need to rehydrate myself. Would it be any better or worse to do the rehydrating process in a pickle and get two things done at the same time? Good idea? Bad idea?
Vic
I think you are asking about something completely different Vic, you are talking about soaking a salted skin correct? If so, do not try to re-hydrate in a pickle, make a separate bath for it, you will get much better results.
Thanks for the info Keith,
I have a salted bear that I need to work on so I will go the route of a separate salt bath first before pickling.
Vic
Use a good re-hydrator and just follow their instructions, don’t use a salt bath unless it’s very light salinity, high salt hinders the soaking process.
February 25, 2015
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Ok I’m sorry thought we were re hydrating a dry tan to mount. I probably didn’t read all of it before I posted. Ooops
