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Using Fish Skin Tan
Fish Skin Tan has a tendency to cake in the package. This is not an indication of defect in the material, nor does it affect the potency of the tanning solution. Fish Skin Tan will leave the skin of the fish stronger and tougher, yet with the soft flexibility to adjust to the subtle curves of the mannikin. It also has the affect of retaining the natural color of the fish without darkening the skin the way other tannins do.
Directions:
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Dissolve 7 ounces or 1 cup of Van Dyke's Fish Skin Tan in 1 quart of warm water.
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Mix enough Fish Skin Tan to completely cover the fish and allow free flow of water around the skin.
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Fish Skin Tan should be used in a plastic container, NOT METAL.
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Skin the fish removing as much fat, meat, and cartilage as possible.
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Allow the solution to cool to room temperature.
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Place the skin in the solution and agitate once every 30 minutes for the first 3 hours.
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The skin should be left in the solution overnight but it may be removed after 3 to 4 hours.
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Remove the skin from the tan and rinse in cold running water.
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Proceed with the mounting.
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The skin may be frozen for mounting later. Place the skin in a plastic bag laid out flat. Place the fish and bag on a piece of cardboard and freeze.
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Thaw out by running room temperature water over the skin.
Warning
Dust may cause skin rash. Avoid contact with skin or eyes. Avoid breathing dust. In case of contact with skin, wash with warm soapy water and rinse well. In case of contact with eyes, flush at least 15 minutes with water and seek medical attention. If taken internally, consult a physician.
Keep Out of Reach of Children.
This product is intended solely for use by trained professional personnel.
The use of rubber gloves, dust mask, and eye protection required.
Note: Van Dyke's Taxidermy Supply Co. offers these instructions in an advisory capacity and assumes no liability. Such information is the same as used in our own successful experiments, and since we have no control over the environment or the materials upon which our products or instructions will be used, no success is guaranteed. Trial must be performed to account for individual circumstances. In all suggestions, we recommend reading the formulas that have been provided for your evaluation. These are proven formulas that you may find beneficial, from the experience of other tanners.
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